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Joao Marchesini, M.D.
I lack the words to describe just how wonderful Dr. Marchesini is. Everything I have heard about him is absolutely true. He's very professional, but puts you at ease. Luckily I didn't have any complications during or after surgery, but while I was there a couple of patients did and he didn't hesistate to personally address their issues. Even going so far as to perform surgery on a patient who suffered complications from a vehicle accident AND not charging her for it. How many doctors do you know would do that? Dr. M is very capable, well trained, cares about his patients immensely (I saw him numerous times in the hotel checking on patients). He is at the top of his game and one of the best DS surgeons there are in the world. I feel blessed to have him as my doctor. I would give him a 10 out of 10!
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  • Comment by Kelly Jo W. on 8/27/06 5:27 am
    Best of luck on your surgery! I hope your recovery is swift and uneventful!
  • Comment by Cyndi M. on 8/25/06 8:07 pm
    ~~~~~~CONGRATULATION S ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY~~~~~~ (Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us) May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you mind, body and soul. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery. Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -115.5 weight losss http://www.obesityhe lp.com/morbidobesity /members/profile.php ?N=M1087435160
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Hi!  My name is Tia and I live in Georgia.  I had the Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch in Curitiba, Brazil on August 30, 2006 with the wonderful Dr. Joao Marchesini whom I love dearly.  Best decision I ever made. 

I'm pretty quiet on the boards but I visit multiple times a day.

I'm the girl who built the new DS Lab Rat Data page.  Please take some time and enter your data.  My hope is that it will serve as a great tool for years to come.

You can keep up with me on my blog at http://gettingswitched.blogspot.com.  I try to update daily.

As of 12/28/2008, I am down 285.4 lbs!

God bless!
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My Story

My advice to all pre-ops and those in the middle of their journey:  Be as compliant as you can for as long as you can.  KEEP YOUR CARBS LOW for the love of all that is good and holy!  Don't mess around during your weight loss window.  Think of it as the last "diet" you'll ever do.

You can read the entire drama of when I first contacted my surgeon to present day on my blog: http://gettingswitched.blogspot.com

Here is a quick chart of my weight loss:

Date       Weight          Total Loss
08/21/06   516.6   -0.0    -0.0
08/30/06   510.0   -6.6    -6.6 (Surgery Day - pre-op weigh-in on 8/25)
09/11/06   488.0   -22.0   -28.6
09/30/06   466.2   -43.8   -50.4
10/30/06   447.4   -18.8   -69.2
11/30/06   432.0   -15.4   -84.6
12/30/06   421.4   -10.6   -95.2
01/30/07   402.4   -19.0   -114.2
02/28/07   388.0   -14.4   -128.6
03/30/07   369.6   -18.4   -147.0
04/30/07   352.4   -17.2   -164.2
05/30/07   335.4   -17.0   -181.2
06/30/07   325.2   -10.2   -191.4
07/30/07   307.8   -17.4   -208.8
08/30/07   304.0   -3.8    -212.6 One Year Surgiversary!!!
09/30/07   288.8   -15.2   -227.8
10/30/07   278.0   -10.8   -238.6
11/30/07   272.0   -6.0    -244.6
12/30/07   271.0   -1.0*   -245.6 *Stopped diuretics.  Gained 16 lbs, but lost 17 lbs
01/31/08   264.0   -7.0    -252.6
02/29/08   264.4   +0.4    -252.2 *DAMNIT!
03/30/08   253.0   -11.4   -263.6 *Over 1/2 body weight lost!
 04/30/08   251.2   -1.8    -265.4
05/30/08   253.6   +2.4    -263.0 *Stupid water weight (low of 253.6, high of 268.8)
06/30/08   244.6   -9.0    -272.0
07/30/08   243.8   -0.8    -272.8
 08/30/08   239.8   -4.0    -276.8 Two Year Surgiversary!!!
09/30/08   237.2   -2.6    -279.4
10/18/08   232.2   -5.0    -284.4