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Fit Into My Size 12 Pants

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Get Healthy in Body Mind & Spirit

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Sit with my legs crossed comfortably.

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Surgeon Testimonial

Mark Fontana, M.D. F.A.C.S.
I met Dr. Fontana at his seminar on Jan. 24th.rnMy first office visit was with him today, February 9th, 2007. He was very thorough in his explanations of the procedure and what to expect. I felt very comfortable with him and his staff. Lola was really nice and so was the young lady that set up my prodedures at Leigh.rnThey were very responsive to my questions and made me feel very relaxed. rnrnDr. Fontana did my endoscopy procedure and I was even more impressed with him. He had a diet coke in his hand and I didn't even see it until he tried to hide it. lol rnThe only thing that i was concerned about was not having enough sedation cuz i heaved uncontrollably when he passed the tubing. Dr. Hornbuckle told me not to worry he would make sure I was good and sedated at the ultrasound.rnrnDr. Fontana performed my lapband procedure. He was very reassuring and caring to me. He wants his patients to succeed and he encourages us to follow the rules. It's not hard. Use the tool.
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Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by --laura-- on 10/20/07 7:59 pm
    i am geting surgery too from dr fontana. I am excited and very nervous. Sounds like all went well with you. Thats great! If you have a comp while you are recuperating please send me a line or two! I am in va beach laura
  • Comment by careip on 9/7/07 4:12 pm
    I am home from the hospital. Surgery went very very well. Dr. Fontana was very pleased. The hospital staff were wonderful. And Dr. Fontana is a sweetheart. He is matter-of-fact and i love that. If I want this to work, I'm going to work it. And i do so i am. :)
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July 17, 2007
on July 17, 2007 6:34 pm
3 weeks since Jeanette sent my folder to Lola. So I called Lola today and she said she hasn't heard from Optima. So I wait some more.
My referral to Norfolk Surgical Group expires August 8th.
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WAITING FOR APPROVAL
on July 4, 2007 6:10 am
Jeanette emailed me a week ago this past Monday, and said my file has been sent to Lola. So now I wait.          
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