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Surgeon Testimonial Michael Bilof TODAY IS 9/29/07 AND I'M STILL PRE-OP so I'll give what I know so far and will update after the surgery. First impression: Really liked him. He has a calm unrushed manner that I didn't expect from a surgeon. He spent plenty of time with me and was very personable. I immediately felt safe with him. He discussed all my options, all the major risks and answered all my extensive questions! Office staff: Amazing from what I can tell. Seems to be very well staffed, didn't have to wait at all when I had my consultation. I was late due to traffic (I'm NEVER late!) and they were very understanding and kind. I have dealt the most w/ the surgery coordinator, Dominga, who has always been kind, quick to respond and very well informed. Like least: Not his fault...but he's almost 2 hours from my home w/ traffic! Aftercare: We didn't really discuss it much because I told him I'd probably find an after-care program that I could attend closer to home. I know I've read he has a good program though. So far, I'd rate him and his staff a 10...or I wouldn't be planning to use them! TODAY IS 11/12/07 5 DAYS POST SURGERY: Surgery went very smoothly, St. Barnabas has a great staff and is well ran. Of course, it's an older hospital but it feels clean and well equiped so I didn't mind. The nurses were amazing. Dr. Bilof came to see me before I went into the operating room to see if I had any last minute ?'s or anything, which I appreciated. The operating table was surprisingly comfy, they had it all heated up and padded out to support my back. As for my incisions: they are very small...I have 5. One is literally so high that my bra hides it...one is so small (on my right) that I doubt there will be any scar at all, and the other 3 are less than an inch long so I'm sure they'll heal nicely as well. He used a surgical glue to close so I don't have any stiches or steri-strips or anything, there is NO incision pain. I felt better than I expected right from night one. Dr. Bilof visited 2 mornings in the hospital and his PA Joan visited 2 times (I got them both on the last day!) so I felt they were right on-top of how I was recovering. I think Dr. Bilof and his PA Joan are GREAT! I'm so happy I chose them. I will update again after a couple of post-op appt's. Member Interests
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The compliments....
Well...look at my latest picture...is my head getting bigger??? Seriously...after 60+ lbs of weightloss people are really starting to notice a change in me and I'm getting compliments pretty much daily...my head must be getting bigger!  How can I balance the compliments to stay humble while savoring each one to get me through the times when I want to revert back to old habits?? It really is wonderful to get the validation that I'm looking better...because I certainly FEEL so much better. Thank you God for this life-changing surgery, and thank you for blessing me with friends who are cheering me on and have my best at heart. I only pray I can glorify & serve Him through my new-found health and energy! 1 Comment(s)
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And remember, you can glorify and serve him in any vessel. His love is unconditional and enduring. He loved the old you and will love the new you too. What better reason to glorify and praise him right now.
Be blessed.