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Surgeon Testimonial Steven Patching, M.D. I just met Dr. Patching for the first time this week. I am very impressed. Dr. Patching is obviously very educated and his statistics and program are impressive. I, though, was even more impressed by his caring and supportive nature. He is honest and straight to the point, and doesn't mince words when discussing the benefits and risks of WLS. He is also very knowlegable about the disease of obesity. He made references to patients in the past calling him "mean"... but I didn't see "mean" at all, I saw someone who is compassionate, easy to talk to, engaging, and who has a genuine interest in ME and my health. He not only put my mind at ease, but I walked out of his office feeling great about myself and the outlook for the next 40 years of my life! As a nurse in the same hospital system as Dr. Patching (I'd never even seen him before), I have heard over the years all about what a successful and competent and cutting edge surgeon he is, but what I found this week is that he is also a top notch PERSON...... I want to update my surgeon review.... I am 6 months post op now, and could not have lost 148lbs in less than a year without Dr. Patching's support and guidance... with him in my corner, I have never felt like I was alone... he has been my greatest cheerleader... even though HE saved my life with my RNY, he gives me full credit for my success... he is kind, REAL, supportive, easy to talk to, honest, and obviously cares deeply about ME... he shares his own personal stories and tips which makes him even easier to talk to ... I don't believe I'd be this healthy and successful without the competent and caring Dr. Patching leading my team! Thank you Dr. P!!!! I can not recommend Dr. Patching enough... I doubt you could ask for more in your bariatric surgeon!!!! Member Interests
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I have been quite sluggish on the updates.... I saw Dr. Patching a couple of weeks ago, and my labs are perfect. He is also thrilled with my progress and although I could NEVER be doing this without his intervention and support, he somehow manages to give me all the credit. I am also thrilled that I have finally found a medication, ARTHROTEC, that I can safely take after my RNY. I've been suffering with lots of joint and back pain since surgery, more than I had almost 160lbs ago! But the Arthrotec is a GODsend... I feel great... it does cause some ferocious diarrhea, but I'd rather have ferocious diarrhea than debilitating pain! I have been swimming lots with the kids. I am not even hesitant to get into the public pool any longer, I just swim my heart out. I swim laps during "adult swim" and play with the kids during the other time. We are all enjoying my new found freedom. I am having lots of fun pondering politics with friends... as a true OBAMA-Mama, I have high hopes for November! Many of my friends are with the pistol packing mama (Palin), even though we disagree, we have a great time talking about our future. The weight loss is SLOW, at a crawl even. I basically gain and lose the same 2 lbs.... I am hoping to break into the 180's soon! I am still looking forward to major plastics. Dr. P seems to think I can start planning for my first surgery in Dec as my weight loss is probably about where it's going to be... but I am still hoping to drop 15 or even 20 more lbs. Regardless, life is good! Super busy around here with 2 kids playing soccer, one playing high school football (his senior year) and 2 in gymnastics along with school and girl scouts, etc, I need some serious CALGON TAKE ME AWAY moments.... work has been really busy as well.... I am thankful that at least this year I can keep up with everyone and everything and don't have to participate from the sidelines! I still can eat anything/everything, and still have my healthy appetite, but I am really trying to push the protein and produce and limit the carbs, sure is hard some days!!!! 0 Comment(s)
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