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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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Sunday update on Monday
posted on 2/18/08 10:32 am
Tomorrow makes 3 months since surgery.  I just did my progress pics today and posted them.  I have been doing this monthly and also taking my measurements.  I can't see much of a difference between this month and last month, wah wah.  Right now I am 207.6.  My lowest adult weight after crazy dieting was 193.6.  Once I get below that I will be elated.  So 14 more pounds until I start to feel really good! I would LOVE to get there by next month but I have been losing about 10 pounds per month so that is a stretch.  I am going to FL on March 20 and I hope to at least be under 200 by then.

So I went to NY this weekend and had SO much fun.  I saw a bunch of friends I hadn't seen in forever.  I was also able to keep up with them all and walk ALL OVER the city.  Really a few months ago I couldn't walk a couple blocks without getting shin splints, it is amazing how much better losing weight makes you feel.  My eating wasn't great this weekend.  I didn't eat too much but definitely didn't get enough protein.  I also had a few drinks.  But now I am back and back on track.  And exhausted!!


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