Dr. Alfonso Torquati

Looking for others who share the same Surgeon as myself.
Dr. Alfonso Torquati with Duke Weight Loss
What was your impression?  How have you been since surgery? 
It's such a scary/exciting journey, I would like to hear about your experiences.
Thanks!
Nicki

Nicki,

While I don't have any personal knowledge of or experience with Dr. Torquati, you can probably get some personal reviews if you go the to blue band above this reply and click on 'find a surgeon'. Do a search for Dr. Torquati and you should be able to information/reviews from previous patients; those from Duke as well as his previous location. 

I hope that will help.

 

Hi Nicki...Dr. Torquati is also going to perform my surgery. I did not get my date yet because I had to get my Iron levels up...you may add me as a friend and we'll chat more...thanks!

I had my RNY on 12/14/09 with Dr Torquati. I liked him alot. I did have a stricture post op which was not his fault but did test his skills. I think he is very easy to talk to and has always been open to answering any questions or concerns I have had.
I am 9 months today and down 120 pounds. A little below my first goal. I feel fabulous and would do it over and over again if I had to.

Wish you all the best
Audra

Thanks for your replies everyone.  For some reason, when I get to Torquati under Find a Surgeon nothing comes up and it says error.  I will try again though.  I will get to meet him @ pre-op on 10/14.  I will need to try and come up with some questions so I can have them ready when I go.  Any suggestions?

Dr. Torquati did my surgery on 7/26/2010 and I was very pleased.  I had no pain at all, only took pain medications to help me sleep.  The main complication I had was after the surgery I had so much gas built up that it made me feel sick to my stomach and I was extremely tired for 2 days.  I had one big rumble from my tummy on the 2nd day and after that felt much better.  I was tired for about 2 weeks but then it was back to work.  His staff was great and very helpful.  I have lost approximately 30lbs but now only weigh myself weekly on Mondays since weighing everyday gets me frustrated.  I have issues with getting all my fluids in and try to keep to a schedule but it never seems to work.  I have only gotten sick once and I think I ate too fast but now I am able to eat most good foods without any issues.  Good luck and hope this helps, feel free to friend me if you want to chat.

Dr Torquati did my surgery on 19 April 2010.  He's very professional, knows his stuff, and easy to talk with.  I highly recommend him.  I've really had no problems at all since the surgery.

I just had Dr Torquati perform my surgery on 9/27/10. He was very professional and his surgical team was awesome! They checked on me often and answered all of my questions. As a previous poster stated, the gas build up has been alot but i mostly burp mine away.