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Surgeon Testimonial Luciano A. DiMarco, D.O. I really liked Dr. D'marco when I first met him. He was very laid back...but very confident in his knowledge. He introduced himself to both my mom and I. Started the meeting by first looking at the upper GI films that I had with me, then let me ask questions, filled in information, and gave me details to the surgery that I needed to know. Basically, he told me much of what I already knew...only because I have researched the surgery. But for someone who didn't have any knowledge of the surgery...he was thorough... very much so. His office staff was very nice...they were easy to talk to and answered questions. One thing though, as a new patient, I do not know who functions in what capacity, and was a little put off at one point when I stated a concern and felt I was brushed off by a staff memeber. It turned out that she was the nutrionist, and had knowledge that i didn't...therefore she wasn't concerned. I would like to have been introduced to various members of the staff before hand. IF I had I would have understood better why she was stating what she said and why I needed to believe her. Aftercare is provided by his staff...and emphasized. Both with himself, then later with his associate, Dr. Weiger and a nutrionist. The risks of surgery were covered very well. He had a list of information that he covered... things that were risks along with things that were possible complications, and things that i as a patient would have to do as followup. I definately got the impression that he as well as his staff would work hard on my behalf. There is quite a wait to see him and to get appointments with his office. It seems to me that he has a large amount of patients. I also feel that his practice is worth the wait...but know you will be waiting. Member Interests
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Hi All, It's been a while since I have written. Truthfully, not sure what to write... Tomorrow is 4 months since surgery and I go back and forth between chomping at the bit to weigh in and dreading it. Between being ecstatic that I am making progress and fearing that I won't progress anymore. I think I can see some loss in my face and upper body in the picture I just posted, and I just squeezed into a size 3x pair of pants... sure they're tight... but they zip and fasten (*smile*). But you know, I wish I wouldn't want to focus on that number, like it is a "status symbol" -- it's not, it doesn't indicate who I am, my values, my beliefs. It doesn't define me as a person. I won't wake up being anyone other than who I went to bed as the night before, or will be the day after. I'll still be me. The person who is caring and sensitive; fun and whimsical; the one who enjoys and gets solace from music. The one who can be a total introvert one minute, and outgoing the next. The same one who loves to travel and explore, who searches for more knowledge; the one who loves celebrating the success others on this journey have made. The one who someday wants to join others on the downhill side of the jounrey. And for all that I am also still the one who is afraid. Afraid to fail again, afraid that I will never be the me on the outside that I am on the inside. Afraid that I will never find all the things I so want to find in life. 0 Comment(s)
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