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Mitchell S. Roslin M.D.
If you're looking for a new best friend or for someone to hold your hand, Roslin may not be your man. HOWEVER, if you're looking for a surgeon who is skilled, competent and truly has a gift from God, you're in the right place. I continued fighting for insurance approval with Mitch Roslin because I'd heard he was incredibly skilled in performing the DS. In a market like NYC where there are a plethora of surgeons who perform this procedure, he remains a stand-out. Reports from his post-op patients were so excellent, that I knew I could settle for no one else. There were delays and miscommunications with his office staff at times but every day post-op I regret nothing because I know I put myself in the best hands possible.
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  • Comment by SameButDifferent on 11/21/07 4:52 pm
    Hey it been 3 years!! Wow! Where does the time go. Congrats on a job well done. You're doing great! Your Bday Sis-
  • Comment by staceyNE on 3/4/06 8:05 pm
    Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. Your surgery page was very informative for me (a little scary-but definitely gives me something to think about). I have less than 2 weeks til surgery and am sooo excited! Stacey C
  • Comment by Sassy Cathy on 10/21/05 2:12 pm
    Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday dear Melissa Mermaid! Happy birthday to you! Hugz 'n love, Cathy
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Super Seven Switchiversary!
on November 19, 2011 2:19 pm
If you're keeping track... Today is my 7 year switch-i-versary... One of the greatest things I've ever done. Have maintained more than 150 lbs weight loss since the surgery. A little tougher this year since some unrelated medical issues and menopause have decided to team up and interfere but I persevere. Thank God for Dr Mitch Roslin at Lenox Hill Hospital... He is a rock star!

God has made me pretty much a model for the DS, altho--because of my several autoimmune diseases --I'm down a few quarts these days.I always claimed that, for the most part, I didn't have a huge appetite even, tho I was fat. Most of my post-DS results have proved me out. 

Maintaining my weight loss has been terrific but then I eat healthier than ever (5 small meals daily, where 1-2 of the meals are as simple as an apple or 2 oz of raw almonds). I stay away from refined carbs, almost always eat sugar-free... yet I enjoy food more than ever. Having a cutoff point is awesome. I never did stretch my belly back.

Due to some severe stressors over the past couple of years, I did fall behind in my supplements which didn't help my other issues much. Most importantly, everyone should know that vitamin deficiencies affect the mind as much as the body, so don't be surprised if you find yourself feeling very depressed and coincidentally register low D, for example. Thank God I'm back on that track.

It is my pleasure to "be here"... in every way!

Blessings always.
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