"I met Dr. Szomstein when he performed an endoscopy because my Lap-Band was giving too much reflux, he spoke to me directly and nicely, and took my case. For 2 years we tried to find the "sweet spot" for my Lap-Band, but it never happened.
In January 2018 I went to another adjustment and he really read my mind and proposed the revision, he was very honest and sincere about how it was the best solution, he explained everything so professionally looking at my eyes and gave me a lot of confidence, I didn't have to ask anything, just say yes!
Two months later on March 6th he did my revision, my surgery went well. He received me in the OR by saying "Where is the star?" The only thing I could do was smile and tell him how nervous I was. He told me everything was going to be okay, and that what I was feeling was normal. The next thing he told me was "Everything was fine, I removed the band and did the sleeve." Those words were music to my ears, I wish I could've given him a hug!
I was in recovery about 5 hours and he was checking on me every time he could, then during my hospital stay he came to see me in my room several times.
I have to say he is the truly the kindest and talented doctor I've had, without a doubt he is the best one! He truly cares about his patients not only as a professional but also as a friend, he makes you feel welcome and reassured.
Thanks Samuel!
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"First visit May 18th 2009rn9 amrnI just love the doctor! rnDr Papasavas was more than I expected. rnrnHis nurse assintant, Sthepania is very nice and sweet.rnrnBUT I don't like his office assitant, I think she didn't listen to me, or worst I feel that she underestimate me because of my english (I'm latin, and I don't speak very well).rnrnAnd the lady in front office who made the appointments in Farmington OMG SHE HAS attitude!rnrnI'm going to keep the best with me, and that's the doctor, because he's the one who is going to make my procedure no the bad girls in the office!rnrnI have to say Alba is the BEST. She help me with all my old records like Speedy Gonzalez!rnrnDoc Papasavas is the best! And also look better in person! LOL =O)rnrnToday, May 21 I went to the Glastonbury office. OMG what a diference! I went to my appointment with the Nutricionist and ask to my next Dr. appointment to Elaine the girl in the front desk. She was WONDERFUL, she's GOOD MANNER, she's educated and she bring her help with a smile not like the other in Farmington office who almost barks =O]. I'm going to come to THIS office. BIG YES to Glastonbury office!rnrnI think doctors need to know this, because the people in the office is a part very importante in this process. rnrnWhat do you think?rnrnJuly 1 st Second visit. No surgeon, just with Tammy. She check all my papers, and told me she needs to receive the reports from cardiologis and psicologist, then put all together and send to my insurance company.rnrnAHHHHHHHHHHHH! I'm SO ExiteD!rnrnAugust 10rnrnToday I went to my pre-op appointment, and let me say \"I'm in love with my doc!\". He explained everything I wanted to know, he also smiled at my silly questions! He's THE BEST!rnrnMy date is August 21st"
