"My first impression, well, actually he was the Dr that spoke to my orientation group back in November of 2002. I thought he was ok then. Now last Thursday was my date to meet him face to face and one on one, and I find that I think he is rather a shy, kind and very intelligent guy! When I asked a question he didn't seem like 'well, I heard that before, or, why do they always ask the same questions...' rather I felt that I was his first patient and he took the time to make sure I understood the benefits and the downside to having this surgery done! He also showed me where my incison would be located. It will be midline from the tip of my xyphoid process (end of the breast bone) and procede downward for about 4 to 6 inches. He did seem very proud of himself though when he told me that the procedure will only take him about 1 1/2 hours!!! But other than that I see nothing wrong with this surgeon! I have to say, HMC is one of the only places that I have seen so many restrictions placed on the canidate... but you know, those restrictions are in place to keep us alive! I have several friends that have had this surgery and I don't think any of them had the same experience that I am going to have with Dr. Ku and the staff at HMC. Everything so far has gone smoothly! I am not going to answer the questions about his aftercare or bedside manner yet, because I won't know that till May 21!!!!!! WOOO HOOOO I can't wait to be able to walk without pain and breath normally again, or to get a good nights sleep!! Talk to you all soon!!!!"
"She seems that she could be good at her job, but because she sees so many of us in the course of a day she is numb to the individual. I have faith that she will wake up and help me but I can only have her help me so far"
