On deck for P.S.!!!!!!
Hey Joyce! A belated congratulations on your new position with Dr. Mazaheri and your impending surgery! 
WOW a body lift AFTER a tummy tuck!! I didn't know that was possible?! I'm sure that you will be pleased with the outcome.
As you know, here at North Valley Plastic Surgery we have the unique added safety factor of a Plastic Surgeon who actually practiced as a Bariatric Surgeon! Dr. Dominic Heffel was a bariatric surgeon at UCLA before he trained in Plastic Surgery. Our senior Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Steven Gitt has not only been a practicing Plastic Surgeon here in Phoenix for over fifteen years but has earned his reputation as one of the finest and most experienced post bariatric Plastic Surgeons in the United States. Both Dr. Gitt and Dr. Heffel are dually trained in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery, which in addition to their unmatched experience, make them uniquely qualified to care for the many post-bariatric patients that we see each week. Dr. Gitt's name is recognizable in O.H. as he has sponsored many events and is very active in the Obesity Help and post-wight loss communities. He has the most experience and the most O.H. reviews of any Arizona Plastic Surgeon! As part of the Obesity Help family, you can be sure that you will be extended the 'friends and family discount' along with the confidence that our insurance coordinator is very experienced in helping our patients to get insurance coverage for those post bariatric problems that might be covered by their insurance carrier. We actually pre-certify and submit to insurance companies to take that burden out of our patient's hands! Also, our Patient Care team consistently earns rave reviews for their experience and skills. As you are aware, Dr. Gitt and Dr. Heffel respect and admire the fortitude, the commitment and the dedication of their post bariatric patients to improve their quality of life. Again, good luck to you Joyce!
WOW a body lift AFTER a tummy tuck!! I didn't know that was possible?! I'm sure that you will be pleased with the outcome.
As you know, here at North Valley Plastic Surgery we have the unique added safety factor of a Plastic Surgeon who actually practiced as a Bariatric Surgeon! Dr. Dominic Heffel was a bariatric surgeon at UCLA before he trained in Plastic Surgery. Our senior Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Steven Gitt has not only been a practicing Plastic Surgeon here in Phoenix for over fifteen years but has earned his reputation as one of the finest and most experienced post bariatric Plastic Surgeons in the United States. Both Dr. Gitt and Dr. Heffel are dually trained in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery, which in addition to their unmatched experience, make them uniquely qualified to care for the many post-bariatric patients that we see each week. Dr. Gitt's name is recognizable in O.H. as he has sponsored many events and is very active in the Obesity Help and post-wight loss communities. He has the most experience and the most O.H. reviews of any Arizona Plastic Surgeon! As part of the Obesity Help family, you can be sure that you will be extended the 'friends and family discount' along with the confidence that our insurance coordinator is very experienced in helping our patients to get insurance coverage for those post bariatric problems that might be covered by their insurance carrier. We actually pre-certify and submit to insurance companies to take that burden out of our patient's hands! Also, our Patient Care team consistently earns rave reviews for their experience and skills. As you are aware, Dr. Gitt and Dr. Heffel respect and admire the fortitude, the commitment and the dedication of their post bariatric patients to improve their quality of life.
Again, good luck to you Joyce! 
LOL! That is quite possibly the most unique congrats I have ever received. 
Thank you so much! ... I"m actually quite excited. I've learned a bit about plastic surgery the last few years and I'm quite sure I've picked the best surgeon for me.
Hugggzzz,
Thank you so much! ... I"m actually quite excited. I've learned a bit about plastic surgery the last few years and I'm quite sure I've picked the best surgeon for me.Hugggzzz,
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
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Joyce-
Though I think you are oh so cute now, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do....
I can't wait until I get to the point that I can have PS done. One of these days!
I know that Marcia from Dr. Simon's office LOVES!!! Dr. M. He did all of her PS after her RNY and she looks fabulous. She speaks very highly of him and I know several physicians who use him as the referral base for their bariatric patients. One day when I can afford time/money for PS he is definitely a surgeon I would consult with.
Please keep in touch and best of luck in your new position~
Though I think you are oh so cute now, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do....
I can't wait until I get to the point that I can have PS done. One of these days!
I know that Marcia from Dr. Simon's office LOVES!!! Dr. M. He did all of her PS after her RNY and she looks fabulous. She speaks very highly of him and I know several physicians who use him as the referral base for their bariatric patients. One day when I can afford time/money for PS he is definitely a surgeon I would consult with.
Please keep in touch and best of luck in your new position~
Lori G., BS, RN-C, CBN
Certified Bariatric Nurse & Service Line Coordinator
Certified Obesity Help Support Group Leader
Bariatric Clinical Educator for Paradise Valley Hospital
602-923-5612 [email protected]
RNYGB 8/2003 (maintained 170# weight loss) 
Hey there friends!
Thanks sooooo much for the well wishes! I can always count on this support forum for some serious cheerleading!
Lori, Gail, Sandra, Scott, all.....plz give me a call whenever you get to the point of interest in some "nips, tucks, & curves".....I'll definitely get you in for the "friend pkg"!!! New work # 480.951.4343 Or shoot me an e-mail at: [email protected]
and....thanks bunches for the angeling offers! I will take as many "winged friends" as possible since I'm shaking in my shoesies over the vision of sharpies coming at me!!!! Yikes! Shaking burns calories though, right? LOL!
Sooooo..... off to work I go.... Woooo Hoooo!!! .....sipping protein as I go...trying to get my counts up for surgery!!!
Thanks sooooo much for the well wishes! I can always count on this support forum for some serious cheerleading!
Lori, Gail, Sandra, Scott, all.....plz give me a call whenever you get to the point of interest in some "nips, tucks, & curves".....I'll definitely get you in for the "friend pkg"!!! New work # 480.951.4343 Or shoot me an e-mail at: [email protected]
and....thanks bunches for the angeling offers! I will take as many "winged friends" as possible since I'm shaking in my shoesies over the vision of sharpies coming at me!!!! Yikes! Shaking burns calories though, right? LOL!
Sooooo..... off to work I go.... Woooo Hoooo!!! .....sipping protein as I go...trying to get my counts up for surgery!!!
Joyce Rny 2/11/03-> ERny 12/26/07-> Duodenal Switch 5/12/2010
www.dsfacts.com , www.dssurgery.com , & www.duodenalswitch.com
Wow Joyce! I'm SO happy for you. CONGRATS to you tiny girl friend!
I have seen Dr. Mazaheri's work. He is really wonderful. . . an ARTIST with the scalpel !!! If I ever need some tweeking, he'd be the Doc for me :)
Add my name to your list of Angels.
I'm so glad you are finding Joy in the Journey!
Hugzzz,
Kathy W.
I have seen Dr. Mazaheri's work. He is really wonderful. . . an ARTIST with the scalpel !!! If I ever need some tweeking, he'd be the Doc for me :)
Add my name to your list of Angels.
I'm so glad you are finding Joy in the Journey!
Hugzzz,
Kathy W.
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