He is a good surgeon. I know the BCIR Docs recommend him so at least know that. Also think of how better your life will be switching to the K with issues the J has given you. I gained 20 pounds before my surgery! If it wasn't pie I didn't want to eat it :-) You'll be fine. It is also easier going into this surgery if you already had a colon removed from what I hear. I had everything removed then the bcir done. It was a rough first week but was able to manage after that.