"Fought considering bariatric surgery for years. After fighting weigh loss on my own and not really succeeding, I started to do research. Exposed to Dr. Meilahn through research and analysis. Attended by first open house 08/07 was impressed with his no nonsense direct manner. Individual one on one session with him the next month. Each appt had with Dr. Meilahn and staff has been top knotch. Its great to be remembered. Pre-surgical and post surgical care has been continually stressed. Has a reputation at Temple for being extremely thorough. rnrnFinal round of testing is over the next couple of weeks. After that, insurance approval and date schedule is the last step. I'm nervous and excited. This is a long time coming and I feel like I'm being given another lease on life.rnrnWill say this. Making a decision to have this surgery was not something easily made. If you're not serious or do not have any intention on following Dr. Meilahn strict rules, then he's not the surgeon for you.rnrnThree wks out from the surgery. Just recently have I begin to feel like myself. While I don't regret the surgery, I really wish that I had someone to talk to in a physical environment. Doing research on the net and being in support groups were great, but, that physical connection would have made it all the better.rnrnStill reccomend Dr. Meilahn and the Temple Program above all others. I did experience the rath of Dr. Meilahn for not doing something that I was supposed to do. While my feelings were hurt and I was angry for a while, after rethinking everything, I realize that his 'in your face' tactic is really for the best."
