"I have tried everything to lose weight and I wanted a guarantee. Well, I have seen it and now I am living the experience. I feel fortunate that this man has a tender christian heart. He understands the emotional pain we are going thru before and after surgery. I believe that is why he started having so many requirements.. He wants his patients safe and protected and connected with resources to whatever type of help they need.. Of course the other part is the insurance company battles.
I am a shopper I compaired him to the national average and other surgeons and I found Dr. Todd to be safer than most. I knew I didn't have much choice on who would do my surgery because of the insurance company and I believe God has blessed us with this man. So, Pray for him. I do everytime I think of him.
I was a little (a lot) scared going into the hospital.. See I haven't even had a child so this was my first trip as a patient and I AM A NURSE. Understand my fear, OK? But I feel I had the best nurses, so I feel sorry for the other people because the best were taking care of me..No really, they treated me so well and were sensative to my embarasements. I would like to complement Dr. Todd on how well my hospital care was arranged. Like clock work, I had physical therapy, respiratory therapy all working together with my care. My care was so organized I was impressed and trust me.. that is saying alot. I received attention... In the hospital, I have heard such horror stories and I feel blessed I didn't experience a one. I didn't even have to be stuck to have my blood drawn. I personally didn't take to well to the morophine.. so it was no problem starting me on the liquid medication.
Ok.. Now for some opportunities for improvement. Dr. Todd's office staff are nice but most of the faces keep changing and I realize that may not be within his control but its hard to connect with a new face everytime. An organized aftercare program would be wonderful: I have some ideas. There was a year in between my surgery and the prep-work so things have changed a bit and I think I missed out on some changes and education.
OVERALL: I love the man.. I believe he has saved me life and I will always be greatful. As well as, I thank God for him and his commitment. I personally felt so trapped in my body, I feel I have been set free.. Thank you Lord.. Blessings "
