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Surgeon Testimonial

Ajay Goyal, MD, FACS
My first impression of Dr. Goyal is that he likes to let his patients do the talking. He is very serious about weight loss and he doesn't want his patients to take the surgery lightly.

My impressions of him changed as we had more meetings and was able to meet some of his patients. I found him to be very dedicated about the overall care of his patients. It doesn't stop after the surgery. He is at support meetings, you can speak to him if you need advice or support and he does the best he can to make sure you get the help you need.

His future patients should know that he and his staff work hard to help you. However you have to be willing to help yourself by going to your appointments and being honest with your doctors.

He emphasizes taking your vitamins, eating small meals and chewing your food, and going to support meetings. Support groups and follow up care are extremely important for success with the band.

Dr. Goyal took the time to review the complications and explain each.

Overall I would refer Dr. Goyal to any patient interested in weight loss surgery and looking for a good, reliable and experience surgeon. His staff is superb at doing their jobs and helping their patients.

When you have your surgery with Dr. Goyal you are not only losing weight, you are gaining a family.
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - I am an avid reader. I LOVE BOOKS!!!!
  • Business & Career - I am working towards working part time and starting a small business part time.
  • Family & Friends - My Blog about Life: http://myblackempire.blogspot.com/
  • Fitness & Exercise - I want to weight train, box and train in martial arts after surgery
  • Writing - I am currently writing a book and have two blogs.
  • Running & Jogging - I want to be able to run a mile by the end of 2006.
  • Music - Pat Benatar, Ronald Isley, Billy Idol, Tupac
  • Photography - My Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladyjgallery/
  • Tattoo - I plan on getting two tattoos after my surgery.
  • Married - I am married to an artist

BigGirlSlim's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
Food has always been the way I deal with emotions. When I am sad, angry or nervous I would eat. If I am celebrating somthing good, I would eat. Emotionally I was feeling like my life was over. I felt that I wasn't good enough to be in a world that viewed me as wrong. I didn't feel pretty or even like a woman. I was just a thing that lived. I always felt that every time I walked in a room the first thing that people would think of me is fat. I would always second guess myself in social and personal situations. I couldn't never sit in a chair without fear it would break or that the circulation in my thigh would be cut off. I would always wear dark colors and drab clothing to try and melt into the background and not be noticed.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Sharon T. on 1/3/06 4:10 pm
    Tina, congrats on your big day, and a healthier life! I'm sure you'll be just fine, aand a terrific Bandster!
  • Comment by special kay on 1/1/06 9:41 pm
    Tina~ Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I hope you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
  • Comment by ka rt on 12/27/05 4:30 am
    Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery from another January 2006 buddy :-) We can chart our progress together on the losing side! Happy New Year....Happy New You! Hugs, Karen
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