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George Ferzli
"Dr. Ferzli is a very sweet, soft spoken man. He did not think I needed to have the surgery but told me to think it over, and gave me the information I needed about all of the pre-op consultations I'd need in order for him to even do the surgery. I was a bit staggered by that but I really wanted this so I persevered. His office staff was pleasant. Had a bit of a run in with them about Surgery dates and insurance approval but that's really water under the bridge. I'm happy that I'm approved and that's all there is to it. He is very experienced. He is a world renowned surgeon and he is the only one on Staten Island doing this surgery laparascopically. Others do the open procedure. There is no aftercare program per se, but he referred me to a Psychologist for a pre op consultation and I am going to continue seeing her for a while after the surgery. I'll let you know about how things were in the hospital after I pass that hurdle. 4/29 - I'm 5 days post op and feeling pretty good. I wanted to post here to let everyone and anyone on Staten Island know that Dr. Ferzli is a wonderful, caring surgeon and if you are looking to have this procedure done laprascopically he is the one to see. I was a bit dismayed about going to Victory Memorial Hospital rather than SIUH but I honestly have no complaints. The staff at Victory were lovely to me and the care I received was excellent. I will be going for my first post op visit on Friday. 2/7/02 - Wanted to post an addendum here about Dr. Ferzli. Seems that I cannot rave about him enough! I had my annual mammogram back in December and although they didn't see anything on the mammo, the radiologist felt something on examination - he told me he'd feel better if I saw a surgeon. Needless to say I was upset by that whole thing. Since I was due for my follow up with Dr. Ferzli I took the ultrasound films and report to him for his opinion. Dr. Ferzli looked at the report, examined me and in his most confident tone told me that he was not alarmed by the report nor what he felt. He thought it was fat that was breaking up inside my breasts (which I figured too!) and that he would keep an eye on it when he saw me in 3 months. I felt so at ease after he examined me. Like a weight (hee hee) was lifted off my shoulders! He is soooo confident - that is what I like about him the most!! I would recommend him highly to ANYONE in our area for the surgery!! "
About Me
Staten Island, NY
Location
26.4
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/24/2001
Surgery Date
George Ferzli
Surgeon
Apr 09, 2001
Member Since
Before & After
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Taken 4/22/01 two days before surgery
259lbs
Taken on Mother's Day 2002 - 13 months post op
150lbs
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