Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 In a message dated 12/11/01 1:11:36 PM, duodenalswitch writes: << Dr Herron is a very FINE looking man, and he is very nice too. My family liked him also. After surgery he went and talked to all 6 of them who were waiting. I know Dr Gagner is the doctor of choice for many on here, but Dr Herron trained under him and continues to work with him. Sometimes Dr G assists with Dr Herron and I was hoping for that, but Dr Pomp assisted, along with Dr Quinn. So I felt I was in very capable hands. >> Sheri: Actually as surgeons go at Mt. Sinai, I think Dr. Herron has a much better bedside manner. I think he's the one who answers many of the inquiries on the Mt. Sinai website and those who have had him as a surgeon are really pleased with the aftercare, etc. I think, and this is only an impression from those whom I've seen online, that he is more apt to perform an open or convert to open than Gagner. I haven't heard of many (if any?) cases, no matter how difficult (ie. previous adhesions, etc.) where Gagner has converted to open (even with exploratory second surgeries for leaks/blockages). This doesn't make him a bad surgeon by ANY means -- I think he has a sterling reputation. I just think that he *may not* be as totally keen or experienced with the lap DS as Gagner. I think Gagner's life is laproscopic! LOL So, there are drawbacks to Dr. G: First off, he no longer takes (most?) insurance, at least for his consults (someone mentioned that the still accepts insurance for the surgery, though). There is a considerably longer wait to get a consult with him. He is a man of little words and may not be as openly 'friendly' as other surgeons, so this may turn some people off. One thing is for sure -- he is top in his field and I am glad I chose him. Dr. Quinn assisted on my surgery and she is very personable, intelligent and talented. She just started at the Mt. Sinai practice. So, if one is 110 pct set on laparoscopic surgery no matter what, I think that I would hedge my bets on Gagner. Not that Herron ALWAYS converts to open or anything like that -- but I think the overall chances *might* be greater than Dr. Gagner. I think they may have different conceptions of what is 'safe' or where they draw the line when a problem arises during lap surgery.... It definately is better to be safe than sorry and I'm SURE that Dr. Herron has VALID reasons for converting if and when he does. One would NOT want a leak, blockage or any other problem to occur just because a surgeon wanted to stay laparoscopic even if he didn't feel totally comfortable about it. all the best, lap ds with gallbladder removal January 25, 2001 Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC 10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 now: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' into a 14! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 Ahhhh, Theresa...my " bud " ...you always come through for me!! Thanks, pal! I really appreciate your consistent concern and intelligent responses! (guess we Noo Yawkas gots ta stay togedder, right? :::smiling::: I'm so excited about the consult...I'm so scared about the consult....I'm so nervous about the consult....I'm so delighted about the consult...YOICKS!!!! AND HEAH IYAM...AN ENGLISH TEACHA!!!! LOL Dr. Herron's Medical Assistant, Irene, faxed me the Instruction Sheet for pre-consult stuff that I need to do. I need to get an Upper endoscopy, nutritional and psychological counseling and some blood tests. She said that they " prefer " me to use their psychologist (at $250 a pop!!!). Do you know if that's just a business arrangement, or is there a sound reason for that? My own business partner (I work out of his office when I do career consultations), has a young woman on staff who counsels folks considering WLS, so he (my partner), is a psychologist fully versed in WLS. I can't imagine they would not accept a report written by him...whaddya think? Anyway, thanks again for the post, and here's wishing you, your family, and particularly your mom, health and happiness forevah!!! :::grinning::: (hope Mom's doing well!) pre-op, 250/BMI 46, with a 1st consult date of 1/03 w/Dr. Herron Scared and glad and nervous and happy and petrified and excited...etc., etc., etc. --- ruisha@... wrote: > > In a message dated 12/11/01 1:11:36 PM, > duodenalswitch writes: > > << Dr Herron is a very FINE looking man, and he is > very > > nice too. My family liked him also. After surgery > he went and talked to all > > 6 of them who were waiting. I know Dr Gagner is > the doctor of choice for > > many on here, but Dr Herron trained under him and > continues to work with him. > > Sometimes Dr G assists with Dr Herron and I was > hoping for that, but Dr Pomp > > assisted, along with Dr Quinn. So I felt I was in > very capable hands. > > >> > > Sheri: Actually as surgeons go at Mt. Sinai, I > think Dr. Herron has a much > better bedside manner. I think he's the one who > answers many of the > inquiries on the Mt. Sinai website and those who > have had him as a surgeon > are really pleased with the aftercare, etc. > > I think, and this is only an impression from those > whom I've seen online, > that he is more apt to perform an open or convert to > open than Gagner. I > haven't heard of many (if any?) cases, no matter how > difficult (ie. previous > adhesions, etc.) where Gagner has converted to open > (even with exploratory > second surgeries for leaks/blockages). This doesn't > make him a bad surgeon > by ANY means -- I think he has a sterling > reputation. I just think that he > *may not* be as totally keen or experienced with the > lap DS as Gagner. I > think Gagner's life is laproscopic! LOL > > So, there are drawbacks to Dr. G: First off, he no > longer takes (most?) > insurance, at least for his consults (someone > mentioned that the still > accepts insurance for the surgery, though). There > is a considerably longer > wait to get a consult with him. He is a man of > little words and may not be > as openly 'friendly' as other surgeons, so this may > turn some people off. > One thing is for sure -- he is top in his field and > I am glad I chose him. > Dr. Quinn assisted on my surgery and she is very > personable, intelligent > and talented. She just started at the Mt. Sinai > practice. > > So, if one is 110 pct set on laparoscopic surgery no > matter what, I think > that I would hedge my bets on Gagner. Not that > Herron ALWAYS converts to > open or anything like that -- but I think the > overall chances *might* be > greater than Dr. Gagner. I think they may have > different conceptions of what > is 'safe' or where they draw the line when a problem > arises during lap > surgery.... It definately is better to be safe than > sorry and I'm SURE that > Dr. Herron has VALID reasons for converting if and > when he does. One would > NOT want a leak, blockage or any other problem to > occur just because a > surgeon wanted to stay laparoscopic even if he > didn't feel totally > comfortable about it. > > all the best, > > lap ds with gallbladder removal > January 25, 2001 > Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai/NYC > > 10 months post-op and still feelin' fabu > > preop: 307 lbs/bmi 45 > now: 198 lbs/bmi 28/size sweet 16 but squeezin' > into a 14! LOL > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2001 Report Share Posted December 11, 2001 In a message dated 12/11/01 7:27:49 PM !!!First Boot!!!, ruisha@... writes: << I'm SURE that Dr. Herron has VALID reasons for converting >> , I am sure Dr Herron had valid reasons for converting also. I just either don't remember if he told me why, or was too sick to care why immediately post-op. Now that I am feeling better I am more curious. And his bedside manner definitely is nice. <G> Dr Quinn is a very meticulous doctor, and my first leak test showed a blockage in my stomach - possibly a blood clot, and she put me through 2 more tests just to be sure everything was working okay. Now I am grateful for that, but not at that time!! Time and feeling better has a way of changing my perspective about a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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