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Wow, I am so glad that Dr. Needleman is the doctor assigned to my case. He was wonderful. He gave me lots of great information, talked through the risks and benefits, and was all around fantastic. I am a little more than a week out and so relieved that things are finally moving in the right direction!! This whole process has definitely taken a long time, but I am glad that things are finally going forward! He was certainly great after the surgery too!! He just makes you feel at ease!! I am excited he has given me the tool to change my life :-)!! And he has never once made me feel like bad for letting myself get like I was, rather he celebrates my successes, no matter how slight!!
I haven't met him yet and am not positive that he's the one who's going to do it, but as of right now, I'm choosing him because he's the first option. He's who I have had my PCP refer me to, so I hope it's him!<BR><BR> rnrnI don't know much about him except what I've read and so far the people I've spoken with on the phone (getting my application and such) have been very nice and patient.<BR><BR>rnrnI met him on 9-11-01. He was very very nice and I have every confidence in him. He's pretty cute, too..LOL!!<BR><BR>rnrnHe came to see me in the hospital after being gone the whole weekend after my surgery (which was on a Friday). He was very pleasant and let me know that he'd answer any questions I had. He checked my little holes and said they looked fine. He apologized for being out of town, since I was running a fever Saturday night and was put through test after test to make sure I was ok. He was very nice and answered all of my mom's questions. The only thing I wasn't thrilled with was that I never saw him before surgery. I was out by the time he got in the OR. I can't even be sure HE did the surgery!!!! But I'm confident he did!
Was shoved in a double person room that was so tiny when people came to visit they were standing on top of each other. The staff didn't help you to do much of anything, even after you would call them. I wouldn't go back to this hospital again unless I was forced to go.
I wish they had either taken off my leg circulation contraption or given me a urinary catheter. It's a HUGE pain to take those things off every time.
Personal care assistants were wonderful. My surgeon was great. Nurses a bit touchy when asked to wash their hands.
I sure hope I meet my surgeon soon!rnrnI've met with a psychologist, Dr. Kramer, and the Dietician, Sarah Crawford. Both were great meetings; very encouraging.rnrnI'm not sure what to do next; I think I need to see my regular doctor to see what tests I need. I am afraid he will yell at me and tell me to try diet and exercise again. (Like he has for twenty years.)rnrnI wish I had a better idea of a time frame and what I am supposed to do next.
Dr. Custer struck me as very professional; he immediately got \"down to business\". Answered all my questions, as well as my husband's. In all honesty I didn't have many questions, as I have been researching bariatric surgery for about two years. He emphasized how permanent the surgery is, and the need to follow medical directions closely. Requires one visit to the support group that meets at the hospital; indicated it would be good to make the support group a monthly habit. Discussed aftercare--medical and psychological/emotional. Addressed the risks as well as the benefits of the surgery; he isn't going to glamorize the surgery to make a buck. rnrnDiscussed the merits of traditional surgery vs. laproscopic. I prefer to have the traditional surgery as there is no proven benefit for lap surgery in a person as large as me. He agreed. rnrnI think surgical competence and bedside manner are equally important. I'm not the type of person who has to have my hand held; I would say Dr. Custer is not that type of doctor either. But he does seem to have a good personality; joked a little. He didn't keep checking the beeper or seem rushed/irritated. Overall I would give him an 8 out of possible 10. I'm satisfied with him and would recommend him to others without hesitation.