Thank you for explaining Dr. Wiseman's efforts far better than I could since I was not an active participant on this list when all of this began transpiring. I would also thank you for your words regarding Bev. I have known Bev since the Gulf War when we worked together in a support group for individuals who had family members serving over in Iraq...that's over 10 years ago. She indeed is a tireless woman...in any undertaking that she makes and the IAS in only one. By the way, Bev and I live in the same small city in Wisconsin. Bev is a forceful woman....which is a turn-off for many people and something which at times even I have struggled with. But, she gets things done. She is not out there promoting "her doctor". In fact, while Bev received her care from Dr. Reich a while back, she has worked at getting people to Germany to be seen by Dr. Korell when his work first became to our attention (in fact she escorted a number of individuals over there) and she worked at establishing the American connection with Dr. Kruchinski following a visit to see his work. All that she is asking people to do is to talk openly about the problems that they might be having following surgery anywhere...not just with Dr. Kruchinski. She is in no way trying to encourage people to seek care here in the states....we all know that at this time there are really no answers here. But we must also know that perhaps there are some situations arising where people are obtaining surgery in Germany..with either Korell or Kruchinski...and are now having what could possibly be adhesion pain again. It appears that people are now talking about these things on this site and that is what is needed.
God's Blessings to you!
-- KarlaAt Thu, 10 Jul 2003, Dawn wrote: > >Dear Lanynia, >I just read your last post....I did not mean to upset you. I was busy >working on the perspective post when you posted your last note. >I meant no harm...only wished to help. >Again if I may be of service ever to you do not hesitate to contact me. >I still must repost Dr. Wisemans letter so that others may understand >what we are talking about. >Please accept my apologies as I meant no harm. >Warmest wishes, >Dawn >> >>Dear Laynia, >>I urge you to reread Dr. Wisemans letter again. I will try to >>paraphrase what perhaps you >>misinterpreted. What Dr. Wiseman was trying to do was save this Dr's >>reputation. It was being >>destroyed by probably very well meaning people, lay persons like you and >>me expousing medical >>information with out the benefit of a medical license! The constant >>domination of this SUPPORT group >>by certain individuals was getting a bit manic ( understatement of the >>century) and therefore detracting >>from this surgeons credibility. Dr. Wiseman would certainly never call >>this talented surgeon a snake oil >>salesman. He was referring to the constant (commercial type, snake oil >>sellin) postings made regarding him. We might >>be very ill but we are still savvy American consumers! Think about >>it....how carnival type barking might >>turn sufferers off from a choice that might be right for them. This >>same Dr. saved my very life! I felt quite >>a disservice had been done him....heck I could not even get a word in >>edgewise nor many others. Pleas for help were being ignored! Open >>combat started and this is no place for such a thing. >>Information must be presented in a credible manner. I researched this >>site for two years and worked >>with this Dr.'s proper IAS advocate and made my very own choice as to >>what is right for me. No >>pressure, accurate expectations and information. >>As to your dislike of Beverly Doucette, a person you have not ever >>interacted with >>I would once again warn you of being contacted by people who no longer >>wish to participate in this >>forum or tell you they have been kicked off. This disease can make >>people lash out due to the pain and >>years of abject frustration. I worry about people being contacted by >>those who perhaps have sour >>grapes for whatever reason. I urge you to educate yourself with all the >>information on this site...it may >>well save your life. I urge all to read the rules of posting properly >>on this message board so it may >>continue to be the very best source of information and the safest haven >>for ARD sufferers. You will find >>them ( message board rules) quite reasonable and they have been in place >>and not changed for quite some time. Please see for >>yourself. I would urge you to contact Beverly herself and form your own >>opinion. She works tirelessly >>behind the scenes of the IAS, keeping us safe and finding the best >>treatment available for us in the whole >>wide world. >>She does not participate on the forum much ( she is way too busy) but >>when she does it is with great >>knowledge and forthought....keeping the IAS a safe place for us all to >>make informed decisions about >>how we can individually deal with this disease. >>God bless you and Hang on! If I may be of service to you feel free to >>contact me anytime. My email is >>above this message. I will try to repost Dr. Wisemans letter so you >>may read it carefully again. Please educate yourself about what it >>means to suffer from ARD and depend on your own reasearch from credible >>sources to make your own choice as to which path you take. The more >>info, the more choices you see will certainly help you make your >>infromed choice. >>Warmest wishes, >>Dawn >>> >-- >I'm no doctor, just a fellow sufferer like you but I hope you consider me a new friend. >