To all members, this is Regina and I just had a very disturbing telephone
conversation with Dr.Redan. Apparently he just returned from Mexico and
heard about my "OPINION" and wasn't happy. He called me this evening at about
9:10p.m. He said he spoke with his "legal counsel" and basically threatened
me if I didn't clarify myself I would be accused of "SLANDER". Then, get
this, he wants me to "apologize" to Sue. Some (actually a lot) of you
warned me about retaliation, but I am actually shocked that a doctor would
actually call me at my home and harass me. He and his "legal counsel" want me
to clarify and make my position of my "OPINION" perfectly clear and protect
my career (which he basically implied could be at risk if I didn't) My
posting was an opinion meant to "pass along" my personal experience with a
very good practice which was unattainable to me. It was to the members of
this posting board, those of us who are suffering. I will never apologize
for my "opinion" and it certainly wasn't meant to get any one else
upset--specifically "his" patients (which I was advised strongly to clarify).
Please take it as only one persons "opinion" which was mine, and no one
else's. If you read any of my subsequent postings you know I only wish the
best for everyone and I truly was hoping that R&R could help me also. I am
entitled to my "opinion" and I stick by it. I hope this teaches all of us to
make informed decisions. I APPRECIATE ALL OF THE SUPPORTIVE EMAILS I HAVE
RECEIVED. It is not only my "opinion" that is out there. I am truly sorry to
any patients which were unnecessarily upset and disturbed by my "opinion."
Beware of ever trying to help folks, you too could receive a shocking and
extremely upsetting telephone call too. I thought this was a free country,
but Thanks to "legal counsel" it sadly isn't. If I can't afford the
prepayment I certainly cannot afford a slander suit huh? Threatening a
suffering and desperate patient--this is real compassion?!? I am still in
shock and I am now in tremendous pain from crying writing this letter. I
wish I could have recorded the conversation. I wish you all well. Again,
this was only my opinion and was never meant to upset anyone. Best to
all-stay strong and stand up for yourselves and your rights!
Regina T.