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<p>Well, I called Dr. Printen this afternoon. I got the answering machine and
told them there was no hurry to call back...monday will be fine. I chose Dr.
Printen as he was the ONLY doc that was within my network. I hope that he can
do this laproscopically. I heard that this requires less time to heal and as
I am self employeed I really can't be out of work for long. I will update this
when I hear from him or meet with him. Wish me luck!<br>
Well, I met Dr. Printen recently for my initial consultation. I was rescheduled
twice; but each time was with AMPLE time to spare so it wasn't inconvient at
all. In fact, I thought that this was a good thing cause this way I know that
he doesn't rush through anything. Anyway, I got to his office an hour early.
As there wasn't many folks waiting to see him that day, he took me early.<br>
We discussed various aspects of the surgery and the consequences of the proceedure.
As it turns out; he was part of the team that invented the surgery! So OK, I
think he would be qualified! LOL<br>
I had a LOT of questions...unfortunately he said that the time for questions
wasn't during the first appointment. After I read the post surgery pamphlet
and gone to at least one of his support groups and returned for my second appointment
would be the time to get my questions answered as I would probably come up with
additional questions after I attended the group. <br>
This seemed like a reasonable plan and will continue to research and gather
questions...I just hope he has a LOT of time scheduled for me; I have a TON
of questions! :•) I will keep you posted on the good doctor as my journey
progresses!<br>
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7/25/02 Well I decided that as patients of Dr. Printen's that we might like
an electonic space to meet as a group...so I started a <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/printensupport/" target="_blank">yahoo
group</a>! <br>
Subscribe to the Support Group: <a href="mailto:printensupport-subscribe@yahoogroups.com%20">printensupport-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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