First Surgery Consult

Username: jt72978
Location: CT
Member Since: 8/30/2007
BMI: 37.4
Surgery date scheduled
Surgery Type: RNY (12/17/07)
Surgeon: Ioannis Raftopoulos

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Ioannis Raftopoulos
I love Dr. Raft. He is wonderful. He requires extensive preop testing, which some people may complain about...I was more comfortable with that. I wanted to know that, going into surgery, I had eliminated as many risks as possible. He always answered my questions and explained things thoroughly. His bedside manner is great. After having my surgery, while in the hospital, he stopped by my room a few times a day. When I was released from the hospital, he kept in constant contact with me...I truly appreciated this...when I wasn't feeling good and didn't want to "bother him", he was calling me anyway asking me how I was doing. Also, he gives his patients his direct pager # so there is no middleman with an answering service. I can't tell you how many times he told me to call his pager if I needed him and that I was not bothering him. I am so glad he relocated to CT. His nurse, Andrea is wonderful also - very kind, easy to talk to and responds quickly when you call her.

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First Surgery Consult
Well, a few weeks ago, I attended a WLS Seminar at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT with Dr. Raftopoulos. I really liked how he presented the seminar so I booked my first surgery consult - which I went to today. It went great. I met with the Nut, Judy, and she is WONDERFUL. Then I had my appt with Dr. R. I am so happy I made the choice to see Dr. R. I had researched other CT surgeons but wasn't really impressed...then I happened to stumble across Dr. R's name on the OH board - thank goodness. He is so nice and very kind. When I asked questions, he answered them without making me feel like I was putting him out. I left there feeling really excited. I have great health insurance that doesn't require any type of MD followed diet, so it looks like I will have my surgery in November as long as I can meet all of my pre-op heckpoints. YAY!

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Comment by jambo on Nov 10, 2007 at 06:39pm

You have made a wise decision in having Dr. Raftopoulos perform your surgery. I had my surgery in 9-06 by Dr. Raft and I am doing great!! He is a very intelligent, caring, and personal doctor. You must follow everthing he tells you before and after the surgery, it is very important so you can suceed in your weight lost. Dr Raft cares about his patients and wants them to be healthy. When I first met Dr. Raft in (Pittsburgh UPMC) I knew the first few minutes into our conversation that he ws an excellant doctor, and I felt very comfortable in letting him perform the surgery. Follow his plan and your will suceed you will be so happy in your future. I truely miss Dr. Raft since he left Pittsburgh, I plan to come to Ct to see him for my next check-up, that is how dedicated I am to him. Good Luck with the surgery.