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John Koppman M.D.
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What was your first impression of him?
He was very young looking and very sweet!

How would you describe his office staff?
His office staff is very nice.

What should future patients know about him?
He hasn't practiced at Sinai Hospital very long.

How much does he emphasize aftercare?
His practice is very adamant about aftercare.

Does he have a structured aftercare program?
yes

How would you rate him overall?
10

Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?
both are great!

I highly recommend him!
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  • Pets - I love dogs, I have two myself~Casey & Toby they are Yorkie-Poos
  • Parenting - I have a daughter Paige
  • Photography - I am starting my own Photography Studio!
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  • Boats - I love to go boating in the summer time!
  • WLS in your 20's - I would like to meet some people that have had the surgery done

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by TinaLINY on 7/13/07 9:54 am
    Im sorry I didnt get to post sooner hun, but I am rooting for ya. My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Hugz Tina
  • Comment by LaineyB on 7/12/07 8:12 pm
    Good luck tomorrow! We're all rooting for you! I'll be joining you on the losers bench on Tuesday. Best, Elaine
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4 more days....
on July 9, 2007 4:03 pm

Ok so today was my pre-op appointment everything went well all of my pre-op blood work was good except my cholesterol was a little high, and I am not sure if it is because I didn’t fast but it will go down with weight loss. My doctor went over all the risks of gastric bypass, which I should be fine as long as I am not any of the percentages that have problems. So I am getting used to the shakes they are not so bad but I still crave carbohydrates hopefully that will go away with time. I can't believe that the surgery is only 4 days away...its crazy! I have been saying my prayers every night, so wish me luck!

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9 more days....
on July 4, 2007 9:06 pm
Ok so today July 4th was very hard I was supposed to start drinking just protein shakes ...well that didnt happen. So tommorrow I will start my protein shakes every 4 hours. I am not looking forward to this, but I just keep telling myself that it will all be worth it in the end. I know that I am not the only one that has gone through this, it is so hard! I found myself very depressed yesterday and today, and I am not sure why other than the fact that my surgery is only 9 days away and maybe I am addicted to food so much I am scared that I will be missing out or I will never be able to enjoy eating again. But like I said I just keep telling myself that it will be worth it! I am very excited but also very nervous. My pre-op appointment is Monday July 9th so I will let you guys know how it goes!
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My Song!!!
on November 30, 1999 12:00 am
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My Story

Hello everyone my name is Alisha, I am a 23 year old wife and mother. As most of you reading this I also Have struggled with my weight my whole life! Both sides of my family are overweight, so I am destined to be overweight...until now I have decided to have gastric bypass done! My date is July 13, 2007. At first my family was totally against it because they did not have any education about it, but now that my husband and I have explained everything to them they understand it better and are more excepting of the surgery. All I can say is that I am ready to change my life for the better. Wish me luck!!!

 


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