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A Year Later
A Year Later
I am ashamed that I haven't worked out like I should. I walk from time to time and did aerobics for a few weeks. Still, I have no excuse other than I have been lazy. I was a bit down for a while after my surgery. One good thing is that I have not gained any more weight. I lost about 16lbs since the surgery. I will try to muster up the nerve to post pics. I feel like I should look a bit better than I do. There is a small pouch where the scar tissue is and that's a bit depressing. Even though my tummy is not flat in that area, I still love that I am not as big as I was. All that extra skin has not been missed. :-)
Provider Review
Thus far, Dr. Valentini and his staff have been beyond amazing. Susan, coordinator, has gone above and beyond to ensure all needed documents are prepared for my insurance company. His bedside manner thus far has been outstanding. He took his time in answering all of my questions and ensured I was comfortable before proceeding. The countdown begins. Dr. Valentini, Susan, Julie, and the rest of the staff are absolutely AMAZING!!! They have held my hand through every step and taken time to answer each and every question - never once making me feel silly or inferior. Susan speaks fast (and so do I) and this may come across as insensitive to some but I speak fast and we follow each other well. There were times I needed her to repeat information and she did without hesitation. Dr. Valentini really cared about how I was feeling and it didn't seem as if he was asking just to ask. He meant it. I am glad I sought a second consultation with Dr. Valentini. He was much better than the first surgeon, Dr. Blalock, I met in Clarksville who seemed too busy and impersonal. While I do not plan to have any other procedures, Dr. Valentini would be my first and only choice!!!!