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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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08/02 - 3 month surgiversary, disappointed at first, but wait!
Oh man, I just erased my whole entry! Happy surgiversary! Anyway, I was disappointed at first - I weighed myself tonight (I know, bad idea) and was rewarded on this "special day" by gaining a lb. Number of reason possibly: retaining water because of the heat (I don't have the "monthly" excuse any more), heavy jean skirt (it is heavy), end of the day, fully clothed....but I sort of hoped that I would make it to ONEderland by my 3 month surgiversary. But I didn't  ...But wait, second credo - MEASURE! And I've lost a total of 10 inches since last month - that's good, right? One thing I know I have to curtail is coffee, only because I drink it with half & half - haven't found a great substitute, yet. So maybe, at most, a few times a month, that's it! Or mix a drop of h&h with skim milk in decreasing proportions...gotta try something. But I am so happy, still, that I went through with this.  Today, a few people at work that I don't interact with on a daily basis said something, finally! But they said "You're face is really thin...I lost nearly 70 lbs and it wasn't all from my face, d^$^%$(*n it! But I guess people want to be careful and not hurt someone or be offensive. I AM appreciative that other people are starting to notice. My therapist, last night said she almost walked right by me....?Some "big events" coming up with friends who haven't seen me since - I'm a bit nervous I have to admit. It was so wonderful how my daughter-in-laws parents were so HAPPY for me when they saw me. They are just so good to us, to share everything with us....I hope I can help their other daughter with this same issue, help her to make the right choice for her. So, I'm resting on any laurels here (I'm starting to feel my tailbone and it's uncomfortable!). I have to up my exercise, watch the carbs and fats (although I am content that I am still going in a losing direction for the most part and eating "normally") and just be mindful, that's all I want to be. A little secret, I read the "failed WLS surgery and graduates forums to see what pitfalls these people ran into so I can be MINDFUL. I want to always be conscious of this great chance I've been given and how to keep on goal, keep on task, be good to myself and my family - that's all I want. 0 Comment(s)
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