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Treatment Options => Microsurgical Options => Topic started by: DHJ on July 25, 2011, 06:19:43 pm

Title: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: DHJ on July 25, 2011, 06:19:43 pm

Had my presurgery evaluation at MGH today and was preparing for August 5th surgery with Barker/McKenna. On the ride home Dr. Mckenna's secretary called with bad news, surgery was cancelled due to a medical emergency for Dr. Mckenna. I may be able to reschedule in October or switch to Barker/Lee. Anyone know what happened. Dr. Mckenna is such a great doctor and person and has helped so many people. Has anyone used Dr.Lee.
I hope and pray that Dr Mckenna is OK but now I need decide either to wait for Dr. Mckenna or switch to Dr. Lee.  Peace Dave

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: Rivergirl on August 04, 2011, 06:44:13 pm

I just had surgery with McKenna on May 31st.  He has not looked so well this year, he has put on a lot of weight these last two years and frankly I was worried about his health.  I hope he is ok, if anyone hears anything please post.

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: lholl36233 on August 07, 2011, 05:52:18 am

Hi Dave,

I met Dr. Lee at UMASS before he went to MEEI.  I thought his people skills were not good.  He freaked me out asking if I had a family history of cancer while looking at my first MRI.  He told me I had an AN without a CT scan which revealed I had a hemangioma. I also thought he didn't want to listen to what I had to say. 

It is just my personal opinion but I'd wait for Dr. McKenna if it were possible to wait.

Have you decided?

Laura

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: LisaP on August 07, 2011, 02:15:27 pm

Hi,

I still have Dr. McKenna, hope he is well, have not heard anything.  Keep me posted.

LisaP

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: DHJ on August 07, 2011, 08:30:33 pm

Hope to get another surgery date scheduled with Dr Mckenna this week. Helen ,his secretary,said he may be back by late September and should be better than ever. We still do not know what happened. I will be calling next week to try and reschedule. Today people were surprised to see me in church 2 days after my surgery (which did not happen). If only it was that easy. Hanging in there Dave J

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: Rivergirl on August 09, 2011, 06:50:49 pm

Sounds like he had something major.......that means he wasn't well when he did my operation, he sure put on a smile and was a true gentleman when he made rounds.  That is great that Helen says he will be better than ever, something got fixed, that is good.

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: krbonner on August 10, 2011, 08:35:07 pm

I don't know what happened, but I do hope Dr. McKenna is recovering. Just a few days ago, I called his office to schedule my post-op MRI/appt (5 years next month!) and was told it would be scheduled for October because Dr. McKenna was out of the office until then. At least it sounds like he's planning on returning. That gives me hope for his continued good health.

Katie

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: LisaP on August 15, 2011, 04:29:56 pm

Hi,

I still don't know what happened either!  What ever it was, hope he is well soon.

LisaP ;D

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: DHJ on August 15, 2011, 08:12:46 pm

Helen(Dr McKennas secretary) told me today that Dr. Mckenna is doing great and has already lost 15 lbs. He will be back by the end of sept. and was willing to do my AN Surgery Sept. 23. She also said that he would be cutting back a little on his hours. I have scheduled surgery again with Mckenna/Barker on Nov.4th.  peace Dave

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: LisaP on August 21, 2011, 05:25:47 pm

Great to hear that he is doing well what ever happened to him.  His secretary, Helen is such a nice person, I enjoy talking with her.

LisaP

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: DHJ on August 21, 2011, 07:18:41 pm

I am now scheduled for surgery Nov 4 with Mckenna/Barker. Very happy that Dr. Mckenna will be healthy and back in September but due not know what happened to him.    Peace Dave J

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: New girl on August 22, 2011, 03:41:43 pm

Hi Dave - Glad to hear McKenna is doing well and that you are having surgery with him.   Keep us posted!

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: DHJ on August 22, 2011, 06:12:32 pm

will try to keep you posted. NG are you having surgery soon with Dr. Lee from MEEI? I believe that he is a excellent surgeon and that you will do well. God Bless.  Dave J

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: New girl on August 23, 2011, 04:16:10 pm

Dave - I am having surgery with Lee (MEEI) and Barker the end of September.  Maybe.   :'(  They are having some issues with my surgery date.  They added some extra surgery dates (one of which was mine) since McKenna was out.  They just moved their surgical suites and my surgery was not in the new schedule.  I have been waiting since last week to see if they can book an OR.   Hopefully I will find out soon - the waiting is very nerve racking.  Thanks for the well wishes.

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: New girl on August 27, 2011, 04:12:52 pm

I got an OR so I am in for surgery 9/27.  I feel much better now that I have a real date.  Best wishes for your surgery in Nov.   ;D

Title: Re: Dr. McKenna's health
Post by: LisaP on August 28, 2011, 09:20:47 am

New Girl and DHJ,

Good luck with your upcoming surgeries.  I have been seeing Dr. McKenna for the last 3.5 years.   Glad to hear that he is OK.

LisaP