My surgeon Dr Kuhn died in July 2014, any one use his partner, Dr Henke?

My surgeon Dr Kuhn died in July 2014, any one use his partner, Dr Henke?

OK, sanity finally returned to me as the day went on.   Yes, I am still upset about the death of my surgeon, that has not changed.  He was such a good, decent, reputable man and surgeon that was why I researched so hard to find him.  My heart goes out to his family and staff.  It must be very devastating for them.  I cannot imagine!  Their lives have been turned upside down and will never be the same.  I feel ashamed of how I overreacted on some levels.  As all of us know whenever you have to have surgery of any kind it is so imperative to have a surgeon that you trust as this is no joking matter, people have died from weightloss surgeries before for a variety of reasons.  My gut reaction was I do not want to be one of those who dies.  I am putting on my big girl panties and going to meet with his partner as planned and begin my trust journey with him.  I am sure my doc trained him well and he had better be watching from heaven when I have my surgery!!!!

I was stunned to learn of Dr Kuhn's passing. I would bet his partner was trained by him. I used Dr Barker, but Dr Charlotte Hodges (his partner) ended up doing my surgery. I'm 25 months out and no problems. 

Thanks  I spoke to the office today.  They were so sorry I did not know about his death, I was supposed to be called but someone dropped the ball.  I will meet Dr Henke tomorrow so hopefully on schedule for 8/28/14.  I am very very nervous.

My mom was in medical city hospital when his death occurred. The nurses said he had pancreatic cancer and it progressed very quickly.  Everyone was shocked!  

OMG, I did not know that because everyone has been saying pneumonia.  I thought he looked very bad when I saw him in May for my upper GI, no wonder! Thanks for sharing that, makes more sense I guess.  I am still shocked but only a couple of days to process it, still having a hard time wrapping my head around it.  He was tough to the end.  He was supposed to come back to work today after much needed rest.  I am so sad!

To complete my emotional post about Dr Kuhn, I just have to say, he sure picked a great associate.  Dr. Henke did my revision last Thursday, it was long and tedious but he did it, lots of scar tissue.  I am going very well six days post op.  I see him Friday to have my drain  removed.  I would recommend him in a heartbeat.  Thank you Dr. Kuhn for leaving me in excellent hands.