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Joseph D. Afram M.D.
First impression: Very knowledgable, pleasantrnrnImpression over time: He knows what he is doing. rnrnOffice/Staff: Excellent staff, very comfortablernrnLike the least about him: Didn't check my incision so it went thick and bumpy and didn't have me do bloodwork until almost a year after surgery, luckily it ended up being just fine. Doesn't ask alot of questions of you, you have to guess what is important to mention to him.rnrnFor future patients: You have to be a bit proactive with him. I had a very smooth journey, so I was lucky. Take your vitamins!!!!rnrnAftercare: Very emphasized, he sees you every month for a year, every 3 months the next, and then once a year for life. Provides access to nutritionist and trainer.rnrnDoes he address risks: absolutelyrnrnRate Overall: GreatrnrnSurgical competence/bedside manner or both: Surgical competence is off the charts. Bedside manner is good, not great. rnrnBottom line: Dr. Afram did a fantastic job. I have done wonderfully and have had absolutely no complications. I truely believe he saved my life.
My name is Shelley, I live in MD with my 2 year old son and husband.   I had RNY on May 9, 2006 and have gone from 265 to a current weight of 155 pounds.  I have met my doctor's goal, however my personal goal is 145.  I am in a size 10..some 8's and feel better than I ever have in my life. 
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5/8/07  Alright here is the short version!  I have been overweight my entire life.  I was married in 2002 and blessed with my first child, a son in Sept 05.  On May 9, 2006 I had RNY with Dr. Joseph Afram in Washington, DC and it changed my life. 

I am currently 10 pounds from goal. 

A month ago on April 10, 2007 I had a bl/ba, axcillia repair and short incision arm lift (w/lipo)  with Dr. Paul Thesiger in Chevy Chase, MD.  So far I am very pleased with the results.  I had 375cc saline implants under the muscle which has put me at a full D.  As I plan to have more children I am holding off on the tummy and thighs.  I hope to have a LBL in a couple years once my family is complete!