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Surgeon Testimonial Robert E. Brolin M.D. Dr. Brolin performed gastric bypass surgery 25 years ago on 2 people that I know very well. I have known these 2 people for 27 years. They are well and happy. When I first met Dr. Brolin he remembered those patients from 25 years ago including details about their lives! When I met him again at two support group meetings, I was impressed by how he listened to everyone's questions and answered them so thoroughly. He repeated every question to make sure that everyone in the room could hear them. I met him again for my consultation. He was very thorough in explaining risks, complications, and aftercare. The strongest impression I have of Dr. Brolin (besides his surgical abilities) is that he truly and sincerely cares about each patient as an individual and feels great happiness in helping people save their lives. I am so confident to have him do this surgery and know that he will be able to handle any bumps in the road, if any. The support group, which meets the first Monday of each month is awesome. I am looking forward to working closely with Dr. Brolin for many years to ensure a successful outcome! An extra note--surgery was 3 days ago and it went great! I was released from the hospital after only 1 night! I will always be very grateful to Dr. Brolin and Dr. Nihalani for all they have done for me. Another note--I am now one year out and went from a size 2X to a size two! I look great AND I feel great! Thank you Dr. Brolin and Dr. Chau for all of the support you've given me during the past year. Knowing that you are always there to listen or answer a question no matter how small means everything--thank you! Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Jill's Journey
July 5, 2008
Yesterday my family and I were getting ready to go to the movies to see Wall-E. So I was scrambling around the house and getting my "movie bag" ready to take some drinks and snacks like I always do. I got a bag of diet microwave popcorn, (140 calories for the whole bag), popped it and stuck it in my bag. We got to the movies and my kids were sharing a popcorn and my husband had one. I opened my bag and took out my own "special" popcorn. I started eating it. About ten minutes later I realized that I was acting just like my old fat self--bringing my special diet foods everywhere in a little bag. I am not a fat person anymore and I will never be a fat person again. I am thin and healthy!!!! FOR REAL!! I never see any thin people carrying around their little salad dressings and popcorns, etc. (In the 80's I even took my nutrisystem food to restaurants and had them cook them for me so I could eat with everyone else!) Where did all my special foods get me??? Somehow, fatter and fatter. When I realized what I was doing, I immediately stuck the bag under my seat and shared my husband's popcorn. I am free. Independence Day, indeed!!! 1 Comment(s)
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From: krj023
Well I am 10 days until surgery and I am very excited. I came on OH for support and motivation. For some reason most of what I have seen is negativity. Many people showing their problems with the surgery or that they can't eat what they want or other negative things. I saw your post and clicked on your profile. Ive been so entertained. I love your posts! I know while I do need to accept that there can be complications... being 10 days away, I just want to stay positive. You have helped me...so I wanted to say thanks!! You're an inspiration.... I hope my life has the same outcome as yours... you seem very happy. Keep in touch!
Thanks,
K