Surgeon Testimonial Mark Vierra, M.D. My first impression of Dr. Vierra was that he must care about people a lot to want to specialize in WLS. He was always very informative with any questions that I had going through the process. There were times when I was very hard on myself because I ate something that I wasn't supposed to eat and he would tell me that it is okay and not to be so hard on myself. The Office staff has always been very nice and pleasant whenever I called. Janell even came in on the weekend to work on my file for the insurance company, I can't thank her enough. I know that if I have a problem that all I have to do is pick up the phone and call and they will help. Everything has been extremely detailed out in the paperwork and in the binder that was gien to me at the hospital. I will be seeing him for the next 5 years for the aftercare. The risks of the surgery is one of the main things that Dr. Vierra goes over in his talks that he gives at the hospital. He lets you know that this is a lifestyle change not only for the person having the WLS but also for the persons family. He outlines all of the risks and doesn't pull any punches about what can happen to you if you don't follow the program. If you are considering WLS, do research on your own, attend support meetings, ask around. I appreciate a doctor that is very straightforward, honest and caring. I would have done this years ago if I could have, but I am glad that I have done it now. Member Interests
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My progress I AM 1 YEAR OLD!
I have turned 1 year old.  To celebrate I went out with my husband and did some much needed clothes shopping for shirts. It is great being able to pick up a shirt and just buy it without having to try it on. I also bought new shoes and a new purse. The things that I have learned in the past year: 1. Drink plenty of liquids. 2. Eat only what you have tried first at home. Do not experiment outside the house, results may not be good. 3. Listen to my body, it will tell me what I need. 4. Get plenty of sleep. 5. Take all of my pills. 6. Liquid iron tastes really bad. 7. Get plenty of exercise. I made the best decision for myself when I decided to have the surgery, I was able to get my life back. I can fit into any chair now and not worry about getting stuck. Seatbelts actually do fit me now. I can walk into any store and pick up stuff off of the rack and just buy it. I can buy any type of shoe that strikes my fancy. People that I have been working with for the past 6 years are actually calling me skinny!!  I can go anywhere I want to and people are not looking at me and judging me anymore. If anything, I am holding my head higher and actually am able to look people in the eye and say "Hello" or "Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening". Now there is something that I have not done in such a long time. I feel good about myself and I am proud for all the hard work and effort that I have put into myself and getting my life back. I am actually living life now!! I have new pictures to post too but I won't be able to get to that till this weekend. There is so much more to say and it is all good!!, I just wish that I had the time to list it all but I have to get ready for work. Have a great day everyone and rememeber to be good to yourself, Sharon J 0 Comment(s)
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