"Dr. Joshua Long, my follow-up doctor, has been wonderful to work with - he listens and answers all my questions (and there have been many) without hesitation. The entire staff at Parker Adventist have been very helpful and informative whenever I need answers for myself. I decided to "take-charge" of my personal health several years ago, having the Roux-en-Y surgery in July of 2012. Since then, I have lost nearly 100 pounds and gone from a size 3XX down to a SMALL. I realize that everyone's results are going to be different, but; I am still amazed whenever I look at myself now and remember where I came from and what the surgery has done to benefit my overall health. I no longer need ANY prescribed medications, and the supplements that I take to help my body utilize the food I eat is minimal in cost compared to the costs of the prescriptions. Dr Long (and his excellent staff) have always been there to answer any questions to help me understand what is happening to my body and what I can do to make this experience be the healthiest for myself.
The support group, which meets monthly, helps get information and answers from others who have found what works for them. All the information that I have garnered from the group has helped me make better decisions for my own well-being. I hope that those who are contemplating surgery (and all their options), will come and chat with others who have already had surgery. I have not heard of any failures - only successes - and what a blessing that is for all involved! Thank you, Dr Long, for your continued interest in what happens to your patients post surgery! That isjust as important as the actual surgical information and follow-ups, your caring has helped many to get over the small obstacles they have encountered on their journey to well-being. And, I thank you for that!"
"From the time that I decided to really take charge of my personal health, Dr. Matthew Metz was there to help me make the right decisions for myself. I went in thinking that the sleeve would be the easiest; and, found that, when I travel out of country, I need more (not less) medical care. I changed my mind and went with the roux-en-y instead. I am SO very happy that I did that! I had surgery in July of 2012, three years ago. Prior to surgery, I took 6 prescribed medications for health problems ranging from "border-line" diabetes to high blood pressure and thyroid disease. I now only take the food supplements necessary for my body to utilize the food I eat. No more prescriptions! My medical costs have gone from a monthly (or 6 week) checkup to once a year follow-up for my surgery. I have lost one of myself, going from a size 3XXlarge down to a size SMALL or size 8 pant! I am very healthy, happy, sleep better and always have more energy than I did when I weighed nearly 300 pounds! My knees, hips and back do not hurt like they did before and my sleep schedule has improved to where I now sleep about 5-6 hours in a row! I cannot say enough about having the surgery; everyone has the ability to take charge of their health - I encourage you to do the same. I hope anyone who is skeptical about the results will (at least) come to the support group at Parker Adventist to chat with others who have been in their shoes. So many don't do anything because of fear (or ignorance); come chat with others who have had surgery, or are contemplating it - you will learn so much - and, knowledge is a real weapon at your disposal to help you make the right decision for YOU!
Thank you, Dr. Metz! I owe my new life to you!
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