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Surgeon Testimonial Vadim Gritsus, M.D. My "joke" about Dr. Gritsus is that he really has no business being a surgeon because he has none of that "doctor" ego. Rarely have I been blessed to be treated by a doctor (and staff) who has such empathy and patience for their patients. The best thing about Dr. Gritsus is that he listens; he never made me feel that any question was wrong, or had previously been discussed and needn't be asked again. I felt that I was in good hands, I always felt safe, I always fetl that I was under the care of someone technically competent. I chose Dr. Gritsus because he was on my plan. Friends who had had the procedure urged me to go to another doctor, but there was no way that I could do this without my insurance covering the costs. However, I decided to STAY with Dr. Gritsus after attending his information session and going for an evaluation visit. Some people prefer their medical professionals to be just that, strictly professional in the highest degree. I needed to go through this life changing procedure with someone who had that professional capability, a comparable staff, but also with someone who understood what this meant to his patients. I feel I got this in going with Dr. Gritsus. The next day.... I wanted to add something about this office. Everyone in the staff is welcoming and accommodating - without Kathy's persistence I don't know long it would have taken the insurance company to come through. And the rest of the desk staff (I'm lousy with names) equally are so nice. Finally, a "shout out" to Dean, he has been so conscious and caring through the last few meetings before the surgery and now with my aftercare. C Schoenbrun Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Oh my, oh my, a day to celebrate
Well, I went back to the surgeon for my 1 week post-op visit, and everything appears to be fine. I'll be having a blood test next week when I go to visit my PCP (she always gets my veins right away!) to make sure things are back to normal after the loss of blood/3 transfusions. Also, the bruise (the one that looks like regular and white grape juice in color) is fine as well; it's still just huge. And I get to go onto stage II foods now. I'm a bit concerned/panicked - what do I eat? I'm using the guidelines given by the nutritionist, a booklet written by my surgeon's office, but it's going to take some time to get used to it. I am making myself really good chicken soup with vegs that I'll puree, and Sunday, I guess I'll prepare a lot of other soups. Glad has these really small containers and I bought a few dozen before the surgery for storage. But the most amazing thing was the initial impact of the surgery - I'm down to 246! I can't remember the last time I've been below 250, even when I did well on South Beach about 1 year ago. According to my doctor's office I lost 25 lbs! but I had myself weighed later, at the hospital and, starting at 262 means I "only" lost 16 lbs. I can't believe it. It is inspirational, and makes me hopeful and determined. Onward.... cyndi Less to come! 0 Comment(s)
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