Eric Schlesinger

"I had to laugh reading his other reviews, because the description was so perfect. A little \"robotic\" in his presentation, but perfectly professional. I really like the fact that he has done so many RNY surgeries, >1500. I feel confident that he could do it with his eyes closed if necessary. I am really hoping I get my insurance approval so I can have this surgery, and that they don't have a different Dr. \"In Network\" that they expect me to use who is not so experienced. The BTC Program is a whole program. My feeling is that they will be there for me after it is done. I was impressed that so many of their employees are former patients. It show a certain loyalty, I think. rnrnADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I am now post op and the surgery went well. In just 2 weeks my scar is nicely healed and when the normal redness calms down will be nearly invisible. Nice Job! rnrnFURTHER UPDATE: It is almost 3 years since my surgery. My scar is as nice as or nicer than any plastic surgery scars I have. I have had no complications from my gastric bypass. I still can & do attend support groups at Barix. I still can call a dietician, patient counselor, doctor any time I want. rnrn(Barix closed their doors in Illinois in 2007 - much to my dismay)rnrn5 YEARS POST OP - I traveled from Chicago to Phoenix AZ specifically to see DR. S. He was speaking at an OH event. He had moved to Phoenix several years ago. I wanted to see him and thank him for my surgery and his amazing skill that gave me this opportunity to succeed where I had nothing but failure before. I thanked him and hugged him - more than once. It was so nice to see him smile and the warmth he demonstrated at my success - he actually had tears well up in his eyes when I thanked him and told him about the things in my life that are so much better. When I first met him I thought his presentation was somewhat \"robotic\". This experience showed me the very warm, very human side of a man who really wants to help those of us who struggle with obesity."
About Me
Lake In The Hills, IL
Location
27.3
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/25/2002
Surgery Date
Jun 08, 2002
Member Since

Before & After
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9/25/2002
260lbs
9/25/2003
140lbs

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6 years out of surgery - wow- where did the time go?
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