G,
I'll admit to bracing myself for yet another put down when I saw my name.  Thanks so much for your kind words and kudos to you for your success!!!  AND kudos to your "mean" wife for pushing you to the starting line!    It sounds like you will have the opportunity to influence many who are starting their journey......  Weigh 2 go!

**Can I add STUD to my signature line?  *winks*

 

somebody called me I think Suzy not sure I hit the wrong button on my phone and lost the number please call back when you get a chance

While I can not agree about Joyce having anything to do with my new healthy life, but Jen and YOU, Gene are huge part of why I knew the DS was for me.  I met you and your wife at a support meeting and you answered a TON of my questions. 
Jen told me to do research on the DS.  I read things about all kinds of doctors good and bad.  I went to support groups and met actual patients that had surgery with Dr S.  I am certain that he is not perfect and I am sure he would agree.  But to have a campaign to discredit and ruin someones reputation is downright vendictive! 
I think something should be done legally to stop this person!  She does not like Joyce and is trying to ruin Dr S because of it.  Its all good to go on a website and make accusations that Dr S can not defend.  Any one can say what ever they wish on hear and it could all be lies!  The only real way to know what is best is to do your own research and ask the questions to the person directly.  MWG talks all about how there are so many lawsuits pending against Dr S.  Well she has been saying that for over a year now!  I looked up ALL of the bariatric surgeons in town, most of them had several lawsuits!  Some were dismissed with predjudice, meaning there was a payout of somesort.  Yet MWG would have us beleive that Dr S is the only crappy doc in town.  Wonder why that is?  Also if as she states, we are all paid posters, why hasn't Dr S removed the bad comments on his OH profile? So that only the good stuff shows up?  He does not have any board actions against him, unlike several other bariatric surgeons in town.  Yet MWG and her various other identities are on a Schlesinger smear campaign!! 
Maybe we should be asking her WHY?  How is this person really?  Maybe we just don't care!

Joyce there is horses, and then there is studs. I'm sure you know the difference as far as where I'm coming from. You kind lady are a STUD!
You  were covering the office on the Saturday I came in for my first consult.i don't mid telling you I tried to bolt from the appointment 3 times before I got to the office. One of the few times being married to an incredible mean wife actually paid off.
Even after meeting Dr.S I was ready to hit the bricks and search the street for Phen Phen, and  take my chances.
If it wasn't for you and Jen working your magic or doing what you do. I would be dead right now.
And I seriously mean that.
I owe Dr. S my life for doing the surgery I know that. I don't mean to discount what he did.
But that being said the most difficult thing was getting me to come back to the office and follow up and if it wasn't for you and Jen, Noway I would have been back.
I just want you to remember and realize how much of an impact you have had on at least one persons life.
I also want to tell you I see how much effort you put in on the AZ board, and you make me want to be a better person, not that I ever will (it's not in my nature), but non the less you leave me impressed.
 Oh BTW Midwestern girl glad your fixed now GL

Not sure yet as that is a long way from home at that time of day. I will look for you if I make it. Thanks for the info.