"I was interested in the contour face lift, I had seen many people with before and after, and I as well spoke with other doctors who told me that this would not work for WLS patients. I went to Strax; Dr. Hamm was referred to me by a friend in the media. He said of course I was perfect for this procedure! He even came in on a Saturday to do it! I look fantastic. I check out procedures for other WLS individuals as well as for my clients, being in skin care and makeup. I have seen his clients, I was extremely impressed with his entire operation, his office staff as well as his extreme knowledge of his work, he is wonderful to speak with, they do not rush you through, as well they have turned down people for procedures they think that they are not candidates. That in itself has impressed me. He said because of the way I take care of my skin, I am a poster child for this procedure. Indeed I was! What a diffrence! Done in the office, I was out in an hour, everything I was told was right on the money. As well, I look fantastic! This is an extremely rejuvenating procedure. I look about 10 years younger, the hanging facial and most importantly my neck, the turkey skin was so dramatically reduced that I can't stay out of the mirror! I give them a 10. I will have my other future procedures done by this group!
I only wish that I would have found him before I had any other procedures done. He will do all my redo's.He understands Bariatric work & how I felt."
"
Dr. Wayne English was fantastic with me; he and his office took exceptional care of me before, after and during the process. He worked with Dr. Carlos Carrisquilla; another very fine Doctor. His office always got right back to me, answered all my questions, made proper arrangements, and gave me the support that was offered from the hospital at the time. I had a minor problem on a Sunday; Dr. English called me back himself, met me at the hospital and kept me overnight. It was scar tissue at the lap site that came loose; it hurt like hell, but was not a problem. It just released itself. What was so amazing to me was he kept saying I am so sorry you hurt! He has compassion
(Passion for helping others) Now, the nutritionist from the hospital was as dead as a door. Had no personality and made no sense, basic food groups,not even a clue about portions, or how we were to eat to start out. she was 100% failure. the psychologist they referred me to was a bonified nut. She herself was at least 100 pounds overweight, did not want the WLS.as she explained it was not for her. OK, then why was I referred to her? All she wanted to do was talk about how I can never eat soup again.about her friends that had the operstion as well as problems with men
( hers,not mine) I went in because I had a friend who was dying.she was banded, it was to tight and it cut through her pouch, 23 pints of blood and in a trama center for weeks, I kinda needed someone to talk to, sure wasn't this gal.
Then,I was sent to a specialist for my ulcers after ward, he put me on previcid and karafate. Well I got sicker and was in more pain than one southern gal should ever experience. It took weeks of scopes and chews and I was not getting better. then I called a pharmacist at Publics. He told me you can't take those two meds together, it would create a volcano, It sure did. I am all burnt up inside. Then when I was feeling better I went in and thanked him for helping me and closed my account because it was his fault as well as the doctors, Drug interaction should be red flagged! So I will say this. All doctors’ aftercare is through their associates who are part of the hospitals referral system. What I know now is that I tell everyone to check out who they refer. The after care was not any type of care at all for me. The Dr. English was fantastic as a lap surgeon. His manners, his knowledge, his immediate staff were fantastic. Fl Medical’s baiatric ward was very good.They knew their stuff. The referral Doctors from them were some of the worst I had ever delt with in my life! That’s why I felt so blessed finding Obesity help, all the information we need, a mass of folks that have gone thought it, with the knowledge, and information we all may need.
"
