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  • Name: Monica B.
  • Username: Monica Bond
  • Location: Emery, SD, USA
  • Member Since: 6/28/2004
  • BMI: 25.7
  • Post Op
  • Surgery Type: RNY (12/06/04)
  • Surgeon: Viratio Fiallo, M.D.
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Viratio Fiallo, M.D.
I had originally met with Dr.Fiallo in June 2001. I immediately like him, he is well spoken, with a focus on you the patient. For a surgeon he has a marvelous bed-side manner. When I finally convinced my family that WLS was my only option, I went back to him. Again he is very focused on you and your needs. He explains the various options and listens to your questions and concerns. I was very impressed that he spoke of those patients that did not do well. He explained why they did not do well and he took responsiblity for making sure that patients are informed about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this operation. Hearing what he said helped me cement my decision to have the surgery. I chose to go to Mercy Hospital in Springfield and he encouraged my decision.
Dr.Faillo is associated at Mercy with their Mercy Comprehensive Weight Loss Management Group and he sent me to them. Dr.Faillo's office is pleasant and well run. No long times waiting which I find impressive. His personal nurse is Cheryl. She is fantastic and knows what tests, forms, insurance stuff must be taken care of before the surgery can take place. This care on her part helped relieve my stress in making sure that everything was done. You just KNEW that Cheryl would be taking care of business.
All in all I am thrilled that I had the surgery and that I chose to go to Pioneer Surgical Associates, specifically Dr.Faillo
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by judyanne on 1/10/07 9:42 pm
    So glad you came through this last surgery with flying colors. I'm sending big prayers for a quick and painless recovery.
  • Comment by swangirl on 3/11/06 10:51 am
    Congratulations on your successful weightloss, and best wishes for the future! Linda/Bactrac/swangi rl Name/CB handle/me post op
  • Comment by cocalady on 12/7/04 10:09 pm
    Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!
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Monica musings from the road
posted on 11/16/06 4:32 am
11/15/06
Hello all. I have not had internet service since 11/01 and have missed you all so much. John and I are in North Carolina. We traveled from CT to Gettsyburg, PA; to Quantico, VA....fabulous place we were camped right next to the FBI academy; to Virginia Beach, VA..another fabulous military campground and we are now in Washington, NC for the night. We head off to Camp Lejuene in the morning for an extended stay. We are having such fun and meeting such wonderful people. The military campgrounds are really super. It is wonderful hearing the national anthemn each morning and seeing the troops march by. In VA Beach we were right on the ocean and we had wonderful walks each day along the beach.
I am doing so well. I weigh in at 168lbs and now wear a size 38B bra and size 14 jeans, hurrah hurrah hurrah. I am healing wonderfully from the PS. I am thrilled with my results and so pleased I went ahead with the surgery. The arm, shoulder, hand, neck, back pain is gone along with all that pulling skin. Hope to catch up with older posts this evening. We will be in SC and Georgia soon and then on to Florida for the winter. I love my new life so much. John and I are really enjoying each other and this new life style. Best to you all. Miss ya and love ya.
Monica
330/168/160....yes I can.



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