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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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08/15 - Is it true?
According to the scale, both this morning and this evening when I returned home, I weighed (it read) 199.6. ONEderland at last?! Still, I'm not proclaiming anything until I get a little lower - I want to make sure it "sticks". The past few days have been horrible. I have neglected meals and water, and most sadly of all, exercise. It's just been so busy at work. But I need to be determined that this can no longer happen. Work will not see me through this journey, paying attention to my health, alone, will. I'm a little bit sad that I haven't sold more clothing, but I certainly have bought enough. And strangely enough, some of the things I've bought don't last too long - they're getting big fast. That's how I know I need to exercise more because that is obviously working! I have my appointment with the trainer at work tomorrow, and if I can't get the "slow ones" at my doctor's office to find the results of my X-rays, I'll know better what I can do Work is VERY busy now and getting more stressful. But this always happens at this time of year - it's a pattern I've been through 5 times before, but I don't want to work this hard anymore, now that I'm actually enjoying parts of my life. But I just have to maintain through October and things will relax to a more normal mode - I hope. It's hard figuring out my relationship with my husband lately - he really is very happy with the changes in me, both physically and in general (personality, temperament) but I was always there. It's nice but it's also a bit hurtful in some ways. Our roles have so totally reversed, especially now that he is "dependent" on my salary, it's just hard to adjust, especially since we came out of such a difficult time. I know we'll get through this, but I'm finding that there are times I just want to be alone.... But I am so happy, in general with everything, and greatful for this incredible gift, that has brought more than I could have expected. 0 Comment(s)
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