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Dominick Artuso, M.D.
I first met Dr. Artuso about a year ago. He had done my cousin's bypass 6 years ago and she told me how wonderful he is. When I met him I knew he was the doctor for me. As I started the process for insurance approval his staff was right there for me. Explaining and helping every step of the way. I have nothing but good things to say about his staff, they're the best! After surgery I had a small anesthesia complication but Dr. Artuso was all over it. He came to see me everyday to make sure I was okay. He has a great bedside manner and you can tell he truly cares for his patients. He ended up keeping me in the hospital for an extra day and sending me home on Easter. Dr. Artuso came in early Easter morning to make sure I was released so I could be home with my 2 little boys and the rest of my family for Easter. I highly recommend Dr. Artuso not only for his surgical skills but for his caring bedside manner and for truly being there for his patients. Thank you Dr. Artuso for everything you have done for me!
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  • Comment by mishi on 3/24/08 2:32 pm
    glad u r home!! rest rest rest & drink those fluids!!!! hugs- michelle in albany
  • Comment by mishi on 3/20/08 4:54 am
    Hi Monica- Today is your big day... relax and take it all in.. You're in for the change of your life!!!! My prayers are with you and your family for an uneventful surgery & a speedy recovery. Saving a spot on the loser's bench for ya'! Godspeed- Michelle K. in Albany, NY
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4/20 - Busy, Busy & Even More Busy!
 So where do I start.....Let's go back to Thursday night. Not a good night. To put it mildly it was the worst night of my life post surgery. It was my first experience of something getting stuck.....NOT FUN!!! I actually thought I was going to die. I was being a good girl and ordered a nice piece of broiled fish with some lemon for lunch and apparently it was too dry. After that nothing would stay down. I called my friend Leslie who had the surgery about a year and half ago and she told me to hang in there and that I wasn't going to die. I suffered until midnight and then finally whatever was stuck came to the surface (literally). It was instant relief. I learned my lesson and I don't want to experience that again. Chew, chew & chew more and make sure it is moist.
On a happier note, I've been pretty active. Did some raking and took care of some yard stuff. My husband and the boys and I took a nice walk on Saturday and really enjoyed the beautiful weather. 
Today we went picked the kids up a trampoline and to be honest I can't wait to try it out. I was afraid to before when I was heavier. 
I have to say my husband has been so great with everything. He notices even the slightest changes in me and makes sure I know it. I'm so lucky to have so much support!!


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Comment by mishi on Apr 26, 2008 at 06:39pm
so glad you are feeling better after your stuck fish episode... I had a stuck chicken moment & WANTED TO DIE!!!! OMG!! :)
we learn quick, don't we!!!
take care- Michelle

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