First of all, I wish you the very best on your surgery and hope that you have a speedy recovery. Secondly, I would not want to use the same hospital/doctors as your Dad and the others used if at all possible. If that can't be avoided, mention to the doctors that you and your family are aware of the previous problems (make them think law-suits!). Around here, minor problems may be treated locally, but major problems end up in either Joplin or Springfield at the major hospitals.

Best of luck Brother! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" />