Re: New Member - Introducing Rick from Virginia (second surgery)

[Acro1974]

New Message on Pituitary Chat New Member - Introducing Rick from Virginia (second surgery) Reply   Reply to Sender   Recommend Message 6 in Discussion From: Acro1974 Hi Rick.I remember how I convinced myself that my first surgeon was experienced to perform pituitary surgery. Other doctors (in the same hospital) said his is very experienced. My gut feeling was telling me it will be okey. But it was not. Here are several points:   1. Consider the source. Who was telling you he is very experienced? Do they know for sure?   2. Do you know Dr. Mitchell's statistics? How many he performed, what his complication rate, what is the success rate and how does he define success?   3. You have a big tumor and history of stroke. You better have the best surgeon you can find. Dr. Laws was certified by ABNS in 1974. Dr. Mitchell's was certified by ABNS in 2000. 26 more years of experience!   4. This link may help you to effectively think it over: http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/cognitive_dissonance.htm   Good luck. View other groups in this category. To stop getting this e-mail, or change how often it arrives, go to your E-mail Settings. Need help? If you've forgotten your password, please go to Passport Member Services. For other questions or feedback, go to our Contact Us page. If you do not want to receive future e-mail from this MSN group, or if you received this message by mistake, please click the "Remove" link below. On the pre-addressed e-mail message that opens, simply click "Send". Your e-mail address will be deleted from this group's mailing list. Remove my e-mail address from Pituitary Chat.