Omar B.
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Lisa Stewart
"Good consult. Only suggestion would be to get some bigger/wider furniture for obese patients in her office."

Raul Rosenthal
"I first posted my profile back in May 2002. I had seen Dr. Overcash in Ocala, Florida. I had started to have some of the necessary testing done but because I have Medicaid it was sometimes difficult to find clinics/hospitals that would except my insurance for some of the tests. Time was passing and I wasn't getting anywhere and then my wife went looking for any other info we could use to help me in my journey. She found a site about a place called The Cleveland Clinic in Westin, Florida and the doctor there is Dr. Raul Rosenthal. Well..he is my new physican as of yesterday! Had my first consult with him and it was wonderful. The facilities are great, everyone from the person at the enterance to the clinic to the nurses, to the check-out person were very professional and courteaous. We had to attend an orientation meeting that morning before my appointment. We were given paperwork and a packet that contained all pertinant info about WLS. We were also shown a short film showing someone actually having surgery performed which was very informative. Emily, who is the program coordinator, as well as the staff nutritionist also spoke to us briefly. Dr.Szomstein, also a surgeon at the clinic gave the main lecture that covered a good range of topics. I found it to be well put together and informative. During the consultation they went over all my medical history and appeared very knowledgeable about the pros and cons of the procedure. I will be having laparoscopic WLS. The decision to go to another surgeon was based on 2 factors: 1)Cleveland Clinic made all my appointments for me to have my testing and 2) the Clinic is closer to my family in Miami. I am from Orlando but will be traveling to Westin which is approx. 230 miles. I will be retuning to the CC on January 20th to have my tests done. Once this is completed they can apply for insurance approval and hopefully I will be having my surgery in February. I feel as if I'm finally moving forward in my journey to a new me. "
About Me
Orlando, Fl
Location
82.2
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/07/2003
Surgery Date
Apr 19, 2002
Member Since
Before & After
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This was taken in December 2001
525lbs
6 mo. after surgery
342lbs
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