"Dr. Brolin did my husband's open Rny distal
on 3/21/00. As of today he has lost 107lbs.
We didn't meet Dr. Brolin until AFTER my
husband's(Carl) surgery. Talk about blind faith,
he didnt research ANYTHING! Our family Dr.
told him where to go and he just did it no Quetions
and is doing well! Dr. Brolin has an impeccable
reputation. When we went to his initial consult
with a nurse? they asked who was having the surgery.
This was the first time I even realized this
could be a possibilty for me. I just assumed you
had to lose a couple hundred pounds to be eligible
So from that point I started my own research.
I went to all his future appts when I could. I met Dr.
Brolin at the hospital when he came out after
my husband's surgery. He was quiet, curt and right
to the point. At that point I was doubtful if I could
do this. Since then, I have been to all Carl's post-op appts.
and Dr. Brolin is really caring and concerned all the time.
I guess I was a little put off by his voice at first, its
very deep and a little monotonous. I was a somewhat intimidated.
But I am very impressed. He called me at home after my pre-
admission testing to answer some questions I had asked Gloria
(nurse practitioner). He called the next day left a message on
my answering machine and then called back the NEXT day again!. For a guy thats in surgery everyday
to call me personally- I was certain this was the Dr. for me.
My own family Dr. doesn't even call me in person!!
Only downside is the busy office. Appts. are only on fridays
and the wait can be very long BUT most of the time everyone is
comparing notes and stories. It doesnt seem
as long if you talk to everyone.
The nutritionist is on site, the support group is in place and
there is even a phone list of people to talk to if you are considering
and want to ask questions. I did. And I have to say that even
though the wait is long to get your initial appt. and surgery date, they helped
me with a great date 7/6/00 (cancellation) knowing my school schedule situation.A++
"
