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See these instructions if you wish to submit your own Before & After photos. Surgeon Testimonial John Paul Gonzalvo Dr. John Paul Gonzalvo is the second surgeon I met with. I chose another doctor who quit just as we were submitting to insurance. I think it was a blessing in disguise because when I met with Dr. Gonzalvo I came out with a much better feeling. I was also very impressed with their entire program and the staff. Dr. Gonzalvo even showed up at one of the support group meetings I attended. The previous surgeon never did that. At this point I am still pre op. I have 14 days to go before my surgery. I have been very impressed and pleased with the attentiveness by everyone in their office. I will update more as I continue on in my journey. At that time I can tell you more about my impression right after surgery and then the aftercare I receive post op. rnrnAugust 29th... 2 Weeks Post Op.....rnSince my surgery is in the past now I can better give report as to my impression of Dr. Gonzalo and his staff. I came through the surgery with flying colors. I had very little pain from the time I left the hospital and was able to walk a mile twice a day starting the very next day. I met with Dr. Gonzalvo a day short of my 2 week post op date and he removed my staples. As always he took as much time with me as I needed and did not make me feel rushed. I was very impressed also at the time Dr. G. took looking at each bottle of vitamins that I was taking and advising me on each one. rnI was so happy with my outcome that I wanted to praise him and thank him but he is such a humble, quiet man that he would have none of it. The staff in his office were all so pleasant and excited for me as well. I have not yet met a person on his staff that I don't thoroughly like. It is obvious they are all very dedicated to and love their jobs.rnDr. G. informed me that their surgical team is taking over full control of the WLS program at Morton Plant in Clearwater. They will personally be running the support groups and overseeing the nutrition and after care program as well. Previously Morton Plant had their own staff that worked with the surgeons and patients. I was thrilled to learn that they are doing this and think it is a great step for the patients. rnI HIGHLY recommend Dr. John-Paul Gonzalvo to do your WLS if you are in search of a surgeon. Just read my blog and you will see how well I did after surgery. That in itself is quite a testimonial. Member Interests
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I had this nasty tail bone injury... couldn't even walk! Doc said it was a bad one and to expect lots of pain for months! NOPE! Can't have that! And honestly it is almost 100 % gone and pain free! AND that instestinal thing I had for almost 2 weeks, with the fever and chills for 12 days? Gone. I am back to feeling great again! Back to walking and doing my exercises in the pool. I hope to get back to skating next week too. I'm DYING to get back into my skates! Both in the rink and on my inline skates too. Just giving it a little more time to make SURE my tailbone is healed completely just in case I fell again. I am also going to be easing up on the skating... not going to go as often and giving up the skate dance lessons. Just going to go occassionally and skate for the fun and exercise. 
Here's a new picture in my new size 12 bathing suit! 
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