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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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It's official!
posted on 10/19/08 3:49 pm
Last week I weighed in at 155 and this week at 153.6.  My highest weight ever was 255 so I am now officially down over 100 pounds!!!!  I am always worried to record something one week since my weight is fluctuating up and down a couple pounds lately but two weeks in a row makes it real.  I never thought I would lose this much weight.  I was soooo afraid of failure so I think I psyched myself up to be happy with getting down to the 170s or 160s.  But here I am in the low 150s and loving it.  I can shop anywhere and I have so much more confidence in so many aspects of my life.  I can't believe I have lost 100 pounds!!!!!!


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