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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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Happy Surgiversay to me.
posted on 11/19/08 6:01 pm
I am going to try to be honest with myself here....

One year ago at this time I was lying groggy in my hospital room wondering what the hell I just put myself through.  I was wearing a size 18/20 and weighed about 250 pounds.  I was uncomfortable all the time, physically, emotionally and socially.  It hurt to walk more than a block or two and it was so uncomfortable just getting in and out of my car.  My biggest fear was not death or complications, but that I would fail at this.  I was sad and lonely and absolutely despised the way I looked.  I felt like this surgery was my last hope to finding confidence and happiness.

Today I am wearing a size 6 and weigh 152.8 pounds.  So much has changed, yet at the same time so little.  I didn't fail.  I am actually a great success story losing 99.8% of my excess weight.  I had my 1 year follow up with my surgeon last week and they even asked me to be on the cover of their weight loss surgery magazine.  I was flattered but said no because I am still so embarrassed about how I looked before and would never want to "go public" with that.  Today I feel pretty.  I am confident about how I look and no longer feel like my weight is the big white elephant in the room.  I have so much more confidence physically, and somewhat socially, but still not emotionally.  I am still sad and lonely.  I know a lot of people go through this but when I was fat and single I blamed it on being fat.  Now I am thin and pretty and still single, so is it me?  Is it something about my personality or something else?  People who have known me throughout this journey always say to me "oh the guys must be all over you now."  I wish they were but they are not!  Yes I get a few more looks and comments but I still can't find what I'm looking for.  My social life has really dwindled with a lot of friends moving or settling down with their partners and I feel more alone than ever.  I am so proud of my progress over the last year, I just really wish I felt happier about it! 



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