"I was terrified of having surgery. Am terrified of needles and have never even been in a hospital.
And I have to say this entire experience was fantastic. From the first meeting with Dr. Lamond to post op care, every one was wonderful. I have read some horror stories by others across the country and cringe every time I read about some bad experiences others have faced or are facing not only with their surgeries but their Dr. I am thankful daily for Dr. Lamond and for her entire surgical team. I had no complications, fantastic recovery, great success and minimal scaring. It really couldn't have gone any better than it did. There is a reason that she is listed as part of a Center of Excellence. (and the nursing staff on the 5th floor is no less than amazing btw !)
My surgery was Nov. 2014. There was a preparation period from the first consult to the surgery and while many insurances have stringent requirements for this process and many don't , I strongly recommend following Dr. Lamond's process to the letter, not what your insurance company requires. They require every option that insurance companies do and then some. If I had only done what mine required it would have lessened my chances for success.
The pre-surgery support by Dietician Kathleen Parkman and office staff was literally the best thing I've ever done (yes, even over and above the actual surgery). I felt supported, I felt educated, I felt prepared for what to expect from literally day one. My successes today I attribute not only to the skill of the surgeon the day of, but for the preparation I received prior to. I have not one complaint (and that says something for me!!).
Now afterwards there are monthly support groups as well as social media groups for sharing experiences, direct contact with staff and support throughout the rest of my process. I still have about a year to go and am very confident in the direction I am headed thanks to Dr. Lamond.
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