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Surgeon Testimonial Christina Li, M.D. I had attended 2 pre surgery seminar's at Sinai prior to my initial consultation with Dr. Li. I had seen her speak to a group and was impressed with her level of compassion for an entire group gathering to make a huge decision. When I met her for my initial consultation her personality continued to be one of positive, supportive, sensitive, and friendly. Coupled with her obvious skill, knowledge, and record, I was feeling pretty good about her. At the end of the appointment she huggedme and said "welcome to the group" and I instantly knew I was home! One of my pre op tests had a questionable something on it, and she was very responsive to my concern, and even had a staff member make a CAT scan appointment for the next morning to rule out anything serious without postponing my surgery. (Thankfully it was nothing!) The entire office staff has been fantastic, responsive, flexible and friendly. My surgery went off without any complications, I am 1 week out and feel fantastic. The Sinai program emphasizes that this is not a 1 time operation -there is preparation to be done before hand, and a path to follow afterwards, forever. They provide the tools, support, and information needed to do so, and they present it in a fantastic manner! ************************************** After returning to Sinai for an abdominal obstruction 11 days post op, I need to update here! Unfortunately I had this little bump in the road, and when I did, Dr. Li was out of town. But thankfully, Dr. Koppman and Dr. Gandas were available to take care of my problem on a Sunday night. I was amazed at how compassionate Dr. Koppman was throughout the day on the phone and while I was waiting to be seen in the ER. He had called ahead to arrange a CAT scan with the surgeon on ER duty, and as soon as it was done, he was there. I was in surgery within a couple of hours, and throughout a 6 day hospital stay, all 3 surgeons of the Sinai program were in my room checking on me daily. (including Dr. Gandas via the Robot! AMAZING!) The entire Sinai Bariatric program staff have been amazing throughout the orginal surgery and the set back. Latest Surgery Support Comments
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Smilesy's Blog
The ONE YEAR Mark
Well, it is March 3, 2008. One year ago today I was 3 days pre-op. I was so excited, making sure I had all of the right liquids and powders in the house. Making sure I had a bag packed to go to the hospital. Spent a great day playing with the kids. And here I am, 3 days before my 1 year surgiversary. Wow - what a ride it has been! I have lost 125# since last January (19 pre op). I have gone from size 32 in the plus department to buying "LARGE" off the rack in REGULAR stores! While I have been stuck in a plateau since the beginning of November (I have lost and gained the same 2# about 18 times since the end of October), I can safely say I have lost 125 pounds! I know the plateau will break - everyone says they hit the 3-4 month brick wall at around the 1 year mark...I guess this is it. I just went outside and walked, and intend to do so again for my afternoon break since it is so pretty out. And I know as I up the exercise it will start coming off again. I have about 30# to go to my surgeons goal - which is a goal that surpasses my wildes dreams! I've had a couple of rocky moments in this venture - the blockage and 2nd surgery 2 weeks out, the gall bladder attack in December, but I can honestly say, from the bottom of my heart it is the most wonderful move I have ever made! I love my support group. I love going back to Sinai and talking at the pre-op seminars. I love the friends I have made. And I love getting to know who I really am, not the me masked by insecurity and disgust in the form of 125# of fat. Life is Good. Nothing is worth more than this day.... 1 Comment(s)
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.JPG "This one makes me look REALLY good n ow! :) Taken Nov 06, 2 mos before my pre op diet started.")
You were and are my inspiration! Great Job!
Keep smiling...
Dave