DEAR DR. GOTT:
A while ago you received an irate, irrational letter from a self-proclaimed “consumer advocate” protesting your advice to an 88-year-old man to have an abdominal aortic aneurysm repaired.
Six months ago I had the same procedure. Three months later I had a hernia operation. I recovered with no complications. I was 89 at the time of both surgeries and just had my 90th birthday. I am in good health and enjoy life.
I look forward to reading your column every day. Keep up the good work.
DEAR READER:
Since that particular article came out, I have received hundreds of letters similar to yours. It would appear this “consumer advocate” is not well liked by the consumers. Perhaps he or she should find another profession.
Thank you for writing and sharing your experience with me and my readers.
To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “An Informed Approach to Surgery”. Other readers who would like a copy should send a self-addressed, stamped number 10 envelope and $2 to Newsletter, PO Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092. Be sure to mention the title.
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