"2016 Update: I had my DS surgery in 2001. I have maintained my weight loss and I am in great health. This has been accomplished (I believe) because....
1). Dr. K uses the Hess Method which basically honors, yet adjusts, my personal body's digestion mechanics.
2). Dr. K continues to be accessible to me and continues to educate me on how to walk through this DS Journey with the most current information.
3). I continue to access Dr. K and take advantage of his Blogs, Webinars, Facebook page, Website, Facebook Live, email, Group meetings..... By staying "in the loop" and continuing the TEAM relationship of Doctor/patient it keeps me making appropriate choices more often.
4). I made a brilliant decision in 2001 with my choice of Surgery and Surgeon. This is a FOREVER kind of decision and Dr. Keshishian continues to guide me through each stage. My respect for him continues to grow."
"Just a bit of an update. Surgery was 12 years ago. My BMI is in the normal range. I am healthy, I have never had a major DS issue. I don't 'diet'...but do try to make good choices. I take my supplements. I still attend occasional support meetings and DS online support groups to stay "in the know". I no longer do regular office visits with Dr. K...but still feel he is available to me by simply attending a support meeting or dashing off a quick question email. Thought someone would appreciate hearing from someone who is a DS Dinosaur. (haha)
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"My first contact to the office of Dr. K was by email. To my utter surprise Dee Tinkle called me at home. We had a long talk with her answering my many questions. At no time did I feel like Dee was trying to "sell" me on the surgery. She was just answering my questions and letting me form my own opinions. I then attended a support group meeting. Dr. K was there and answered many questions. What struck me, was his honesty. Once again, not trying to "sell" the surgery, just answering the questions. And If he didn't know the answer he said "I don't know" an honest reply. When I had my consult with him, I felt like a human being on his table. He asked questions and really listened to the answers. He isn't just willing to talk to your support people, he wants to. I felt like he wasn't just doing surgery, but treating the whole person. While I was in the hospital, Dr. K popped in several times a day. He is coming in and checking on you, not just reading about you from a chart! Dr. K is building a practice at Delano that is starting to explode. He has excellent surgical skills combined with bedside manner & compassion. What more could a person ask for?"
