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Benjamin Schneider
I really liked Dr. Schneider. He presented at the first information session I attended and I really liked his personality and he had the type of experience I was looking for. He also had a great bedside manner which is just as important to me as good surgical skills. Overall I had no complications except for some muscle stitch pain that is hanging on. He says he does tight muscle stitches to prevent hernias that sometimes bother people. The pain is driving me crazy but if it prevents a hernia and another surgery down the road, it is worth it. And not all of his patients have as much pain as I am having. Overall I have been very pleased with him and his team and would definitely recommend him to anyone else considering this surgery in the Boston area.rnrnThe whole process at BIDMC is multidisciplinary and I have had a great experience with everyone so far, from the surgeon to his fellows to the nutritionist and the nurses I had immediately post-op. They really emphasize aftercare and have a very structured approach. Before surgery you even have to sign a contract stating that you will come to all follow-up appointments. In my opinion that is a positive thing, and I think that BIDMC really has the right idea about how to treat their patients.
Member Interests
  • Arts - Despite being a scientist I'm an artist at heart.
  • Crafts - I love crafts.
  • Family & Friends - I am lucky to have great friends and a really supportive family.
  • Fitness & Exercise - I'm putting this as an interest, because I need to MAKE myself interested!!
  • Travel - I would spend ALL my time traveling if I could.
  • Meeting People - Definitely hoping to meet other people going through this.
  • Skydiving - One of my goals, this will be my reward for getting under 200 lbs!
  • Swimming - I LOOOVE to be in or near the water. Love the beach!!!
  • WLS in your 20's - I'm 26.

Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Tracey S. on 11/23/07 2:51 pm
    So glad you are home and on the way to "well"!! I will continue to pray for you. Tracey
  • Comment by Shannon B. on 11/18/07 4:41 pm
    Just wanted to wish you the best, Courtney!!! Everything is going to be GREAT!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you and so excited to see your transformation. Shannon
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Wow it's been a while...
posted on 1/7/09 2:50 pm
I cannot believe I have gone this long without posting.  I wish I had a fun excuse but apparently time has just been passing too quickly.  Things are going along.  My weight fluctuates from about 150-153 and I am very happy with that.  I let a few holiday baked items get the best of me last month but I feel back on track now.  I also was really busy and kind of slacked off at the gym.  I have had a wicked cold this week but as soon as I feel better I am going to get back at it.  Hopefully it won't be ridiculously overcrowded with new years resolutioners!

I wish I could stop having bad things to report but unfortunately my luck isn't changing yet.  I got laid off today.  It was totally unexpected and I am in shock.  My company is a small biotech startup and there are only 9 of us, 5 of which are being laid off.  I really like this job so I am super disappointed.  Also, to make timing impeccable I had an appointment with my realtor today to make an offer on a house I was hoping to buy.  Just when I was feeling secure about my finances and excited for things to come this news had to go throw my whole world upside down.  I'm sure I'll find a new decent job but I'm not sure I'll find one I like as much and it just sucks.  Also right now I work with the guy I am hopelessly in love with.  He is going through a divorce and it's all very complicated and it is hard for us to spend time together outside of work so I like at least knowing I can see him at work every day and have lunch with him.  It is stupid that I am even worrying about this now but I fear that if I don't see him at work we will never see each other and he will forget all about me and I will be so heartbroken if that happens.  I know that sounds ridiculously insecure but sometimes I am ridiculously insecure.  So that's my story for today.  My crappy day. :(


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