"When I first called Dr. Artuso's office in Nov. 05 I thought I would have to wait many months before my first appointment. I did not. In fact I was able to see Dr. Artuso within two weeks.rnrnWhen I arrived I was greeted and provided with many forms to fill out. Later, I had a consult with Dr. Choi, he was very optomistic about my possible success with the band. Dr. Choi reminded me of Ming Tsai...LOL rnrnI also met with Laura, who coordinated all the testing and evaluations required. I didnt want to use thier psychologist to get my psych eval just because I wanted a fresh perspective from another woman who had wasnt steeped in the WLS industry. rnrnOn the day of my surgery, I met with the nurses and Dr. Artuso, who was so kind!rnrnI woke up in the recovery room and the nurses were quick to get my legs in compression leggins. They checked on me constantly. I began walking around within hours to cheers throughout the floor from nurses and other patients alike. That night one nurse came to give me a sponge bath and change my bandages. She wanted to have the surgery too so she stayed and talked to me at length. rnrnThe next day Dr. Choi came to check on me along with pulmonologists and nutritionist. I was promptly discharged without incidence. It was an overall pleasant experience."
