consultation w/ Dr. Pomp

I went there nervous, I don't really know why I was so nervous, but I was. The first person I met with was a sweet young lady who just took my information for billing purposes. Then next I met Laura who was very cool, Joking around with me and stuff. Next I met Diana, she is all business but was also very nice to me. All these people basically took information from me and entered it into what looked like an amazing database at Weil Cornell Medical center at NYPH. FINALLY I get to meet Dr. Pomp, who doesn't sugar coat anything at all. Dr. Pomp is a very confident surgeon who who know what he's talking about which then instills confidence in you. I can tell that he cares, He assured me that he's be with me from the beginning of the surgery till when I wake up. Dr. pomp apparently is and artist and a jokester. He's sitting there Drawing out the whole procedure on a blank piece of paper to make sure you grasp it. All along he's there making Jokes and lightening the mood. I love that he sat there and answered all of my questions and didn't rush me off like we were in an assembly line. At the end I met with Evelyn who helped me schedule all the rest of my tests to get me closer to my BIG DAY!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO BE A BIG LOSER!!!

I remember when I scheduled all my appointments, I tried to do everything in 1 month..I am so happy for you.. Today I went for my 7 week post op and I am down 45 lbs woo hoo!! Along your journey you will meet alot of amazing people..some you will cherish always~ Best of luck hun.. Terri

Enzo, That is awesome hun that you had that great visit and that is the most important thing, you have to really like your surgeon and feel comfortable with him/her. So you are one more step closer to your surgery.... Wait the excited feeling become so much more the closer you get.... Well it has been for me, I was more nervous at first well I still am but getting soooooo excited the closer I get........ I wish you the very best and may all your testing go smoothly so you can get to "the day"....... Keep us posted hun...~hugs~ Take care Debra P

Hi Enzo I'm so happy for you that your visit went well it is so important to feel comfortable with not only the surgeon but with the staff and the hospital. Time flew for me durning this process and I'm sure it will for you too. Keep us informed and updated, and have a wonderful day!!! Elizabeth 251/147/135

Sounds like you had a great visit at Dr. Pomp's office, see o need to be nervous...... Congratulations on getting started, it will all go by so fast and you will be on the losing side in no time..... this is the most exciting journey that you will endure.....again congratulations.... Christine

Enzo, Congradulations! I too was nervous for my first appointment and my doctor did not rush me either! Im now 5 weeks post op and it all went sooooo fast! I see that your in Wantagh, Im originally from Levittown! I live in Brooklyn now.....If you know of any good support meetings pass it on! Keep us informed!

Hi Enzo: Well I have to say that I agree with everything that you've said about Dr. Pomp. I am scheduled for my surgery this Thursday with him and I feel very confident about his capabilities. Best wishes in your journey. Karen

Thank you everybody for your support!!!! Anyone here on Long Island know of a good psychologist for me to contact in refence to the screening/ release letter I need from a psychologist?? Thanks again!! Enzo

Alright Enzo You are on the right path. Trust me on that one I remember the frist time I met my doctor and everyone in his office. I had my sister with me that day. Because I could even think for myself. I so excited for you! Take care Maria

Enzo: You're in great hands. I had my surgery in Feb and Dr. Pomp was great. No problems. Just one additional thought. You might want to ask him about the duodenal switch (it's the other weight loss surgery he does). You can read some of the profiles on duodenalswitch.com, google duodenal switch, and come over to the obesityhelp duodenal switch message board (upper left corner of the main page). I started talking to him about RNY and ended up with DS, because it has the best long-term weight loss statistics and allows a little bit easier quality of life. It's worth looking into. Both surgeries have their pluses and minuses, but I'm loving my DS so far. Congrats on picking a great surgeon and a great hospital. Take care. Nancy