I received a strange email

Maybe I'm just full of tension and feeling overly stressed. I admit this could be the case... hubby's recently deployed, the surgery's coming up, all that.. but I received an email from someone asking me why I chose Dr. Barnes and why didn't I choose Dr. Kenneth Jones since he operated out of the same hospital and was on the Bariatric Board. To me that just seemed odd. Now, please if I'm being silly SOMEONE tell me. It is as if someone wanted me to have second thoughts. But again, with the way my life's going lately I'm not exactly always thinking straight.

It doesn't seem odd to me, but I'm not alone here and I get tons of emails asking for referrals and why I chose one surgery over another, one hospital over another, one surgeon over another, etc. Someone's probably looking for a deciding factor to help in their choice. My thoughts, but I don't want to discount your concerns. Hey, BTW, I'm from Lake Charles and my dad worked on the base for 26 years. I always want to mention that when I see your posts. I wish you well. Frances

Lin, I am sorry you got that email and it has upset you. I have heard good things about both of the Barnes. You have to go with the doctor you are comfortable with. I have heard good things about Dr. Jones but I did not want open RNY when I could have lab RNY. You chose your doctors based on how you feel, if you are comfortable with Dr. Barnes then that is who you need to use. You will do fine Lin, Take care, Jodi

Thanks everyone for the reassurance. I think I just got a bit paranoid for some reason. Did anyone else feel nutty right before the surgery? LOL I know I'm sane, they cleared me psychologiclly for the surgery. I just feel surreal, I think. It's just so hard to believe I'm FINALLY going to go through with it.

Lin, Yes I questioned myself before the surgery and since the surgery at times. Like the others I think someone may have just emailed you to ask because they are wavering in their own decision of who to use. I've gotten some very nice emails from people online and you will to after the surgery. I know this time must be difficult having your husband deployed. I will keep him and you in my prayers. Diane

I think that person probably just wanted advice. I chose the Barnes' also and have done some serious checking on them. Since I am a nurse, I probably have access to more honest opinions from the medical field and I feel totally confident in my choice. I do know people that have used Dr. Jones, one as recently as 3 weeks ago, and they are happy with their choice. I just feel so comfortable with Dr. Jim and Dr. Steph that I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Don't worry about it. I had people emailing me trying to tell me I picked the wrong doctor and should rethink my decision. It could be someone who works for the other doctor doing that. You know you made the right choice for you so don't let anyone scare you are worry you. Tina

The barnes are the greatest, I personally called dr jones office and the nurses were rude and that right there was not for me. Check them all out and see what you think. Its what you and you only will be comfortable with. Denise 250-196-150

Hey Lin I just wanted to wish you luck on your surgery!!! Hugs Mary T