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Joseph Afram
Dr. Afram was the first face that I saw when I walked into his office. He was standing at the reception desk signing off on some paperwork. He called me over and showed me the reception desk, which is great....because I was really lost, his office was just that BIG.

His office staff was excellent, they spoke to me politely and did not treat me like, oh gosh, here comes another fatty trying to sign onto the easy way out of obesity. They were very cordial, no attitudes. The woman at the desk gave me all of the paperwork that I needed to fill out before the seminar.

There was nothing that I liked least about Dr. Afram.

I feel that future patients should know that he Dr. Afram knows his stuff. He has been doing this for over 20 years and has performed over 3,000 surgeries. He is very nice, friendly, knowledgeable, and also a little funny.

There were no bad feelings or uncomfortable feelings toward him, his staff, or his other two surgeons.

He emphasized aftercare as a part of his normal routine to all patients.

Future patients should also know that your surgery will be performed at George Washington Hospital in DC, which he is just a 5 minute walk from his office to the hospital.

He did address the risks of the surgery. Some things I knew and some I didn't, but I feel that I learned a few things that day. After the seminar, he took you into his office one on one (along with his other two surgeons) to see if you felt that the surgery would be something that you would want to do. Also to see if there were any questions that you may have had that you did not want to ask in front of all of the other prospects. In private, he asked you personal questions pertaining to your health, medications that you are currently taking, along with any allergies, etc. He asked me about all problems whether they were medically diagnosed or not. He even asked about whether you feel that you snore.

I would rate Dr. Afram, on a scale from 1 to 10, a 10. Finally a 10.

I think that surgical competence and bedside manner are both important, because you need to feel that your surgeon is able to be trusted with your life in his/her hands. Plus you feel great that IF you have a problem, that your surgeon would be passionate and sympathetic to your needs and concerns. Also, it's good to know that he will be willing to begin to look into ways to assist you in correcting them.
Member Interests
  • Books & Literature - I love to read books, mostly fact, it's a great stress releiver.
  • Business & Career - I work in the Property Mgmt field and appearance is everything.
  • Family & Friends - I have very supportive people around me regarding my decision for the surgery.
  • Birds - My family has two parakeets, their names are Yankee and Jet.
  • Parenting - I have one son.
  • Bicycling - After surgery and some weight loss, the bikes will be pulled out.
  • Cards - I like to play cards of all kinds with friends and family.
  • Bowling - My son, husband and I love to bowl. We like it when it's alot of people.
  • Nail Technician - I went to school for nails, but few benefits...like hubby, son and myself.
  • WLS in your 20's - In August, I will be 30, so I had to quickly put this quote in before I turn 30.

Ktzmeow's Journey

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Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.
My behavioral and emotional battle with my weight before learning about WLS was very frustrating, fed up, and looking for an outlet. I went through a lot of emotional issues as well. I have been self concious of my weight and the way I look. I have very low self esteem. I think that everyone has something better to offer the world than I do, because of my weight. So, it has been rough, for sure.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by AmyRG on 2/7/07 12:13 pm
    Hi Nicky! You sure do look fabulous. And what a cute little dog, too. Congratulations on your hard-earned success!
  • Comment by MsSasha on 8/23/06 6:41 am
    Hi, Nicky: Congratulations, Girl!!! You look great!! I am so happy as well as proud of you. You are definitely on the new embarkment and you're headed in the right direction. I look forward to having as well as sharing some of the some results as you. Thanks for being there and for being you. Keep up the good work!! Sincerely Your New Found Friend, Wanda
  • Comment by smiller8 on 6/22/06 3:49 pm
    Hi Nicky, So glad to hear that you are home and doing okay, and finally on the losing side. ---Sharon M.--
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11/26/2007 / ONE YEAR, TWENTY-TWO WEEKS, SIX DAYS POST-
posted on 11/26/07 5:43 pm

Hello all.....I am so sorry that I have not been on this site in several weeks.  Things in my life are busy.  I am back working, congrats to me.....and it's in the retail field, so the hours are killing me and my family.  Some days, I open the store and some days I am mid shift, and most days, I am closing the store to turn back around the next morning to open.  So, needless to say, I am burned out already and it's only approaching a month.  

I am proud to be back in the workforce, and the perks are great, but the feet are killing me.  Other than that, I am doing just fine healthwise.

I finally went to see my surgeon, and I was 156 on that day....because my period was creeping on me.  He said that I look amazing and he was proud of my WLS success thus far.  

I told him of my jittery feeling= which he said it's caused by a blood sugar drop so I should always keep something sweet with me.  I thought that I would never hear him say to have sweets.....YES!  

I also asked him about a few other things, which I got answers to.  I am glad that I went.  The only thing that I did not tell him was the fact that I have bowel issues.  

Not that I am not going, it's just that certain things that I eat, sends me to the bathroom, which leads me unsure about having those things again.

Like tonight, I had a small cheeseburger from Five Guys and a few fries....yep.  I was on the toilet.  Yesterday, I had a burrito from Chipotle.....no sooner that I finished chewing 4 bites of the burrito and several chips.....yep, the bathroom.

I am kinda scared to mention that to him, but I am eating normally.  I am not over eating at all.  I am still eating small portions and getting in protein and all that......I am just unsure what's good with the bathroom stuff......

I guess when I go back to see him in February 2008, I will finally disclose that to him.  He ordered me to have bloodwork done and we will also discuss that when I go back in February unless he sees something outta the norm.  Well, I am gonna go now.....my TV is about to come on.

It's been great being back on here posting. I will try to keep it up.  Take care....until next time.

NICKY


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