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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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Stupid Halloween
posted on 11/2/08 5:35 am
Back up to 154.4 this week.  That still keeps me in the century club but just barely!!  I could blame it on normal fluctuations but the more likely cause is the ridiculous amount of halloween candy I consumed this week.  Sometimes I really wish I dumped.  I can eat almost anything, and way too much of it.  I try not to stress because for the most part I eat the right things and I am so happy with my weight loss overall, but I know I need to kick these bad habits to the curb sooner rather than later.  I have been so good at the gym though and I am really proud of myself for that.  I am starting to see some real definition in my arms and legs and I know I am much stronger.  I am doing a lot of ab work but I don't think I'll ever be able to see any results of that through the chub and extra skin I have on my stomach.

Not else much to say... I hate today because we switched the clocks back last night which means it will be dark sooooo early this afternoon.  I hate hate hate winter.  I don't even mind the cold and snow so much but I hate the lack of sunlight.  And it's only just the beginning. :(


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