On a Mission

Mar 01, 2007

On February 19th, I attended Dr. Baker's and Dr. Gibbs seminar. Boy, was that a hard decision. I need as surgeon and these were the two best in the state. Both Docs were amazing! They had it all, knowledge, experience, carisma, and a staff that was "The Stuff".  Dr. Baker had 15 years experience, Attended LSU, was instramental in helping Baptist become Center of Excellence and his demenor was awesome. On the other hand, we have Dr. GIbbs that  graduated in 1981 leaving him with almost 26 years experience in the medical field, not to mention that he did his residency at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas in 1983. He worked with Dr. Ozment, who did my husbands surgery 30 years ago. Dr. Gibbs has also been doing lap longer than any other bariatric Doc in Arkansas. Like Dr. Baker, Dr. Gibbs was also instrumental in gettin Baptist accepted as a Center Of Excellence hospital.
Oh my....it was a hard decision for us to make. Finally, we decided on Dr. Gibbs. After calling Carrie (Dr. Gibbs nurse) and talking to her, we knew it was the right decision. Because I am self-pay I have elected to do open bypass. It is about  $6000.00 cheaper. FYI The total surgery is going to cost $17550.00. My surgery was scheduled for Friday April 6th, Good Friday! I am excited! I will meet for consult with the Doc on Thursday 5th and do labs and stuff then also. Wheeeeew! I am ready!

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