Patricia Morris
My experience with the team and Dr. Benedetto was awesome! They really listen to your concerns, questions, fears, and goals. What I like about the weight loss program the most is the pre and post-op support groups. I have made friends at the support groups and still keep in touch with them. I also like the fact that the entire team is there to help you, one year, three years, or however far out you are from your surgery. My weight loss journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions and through it all I wouldn't change anything and am so glad I did it! There have been many lifestyle changes since having gastric bypass. I now go on rides with my daughter, we hike, I go to the gym all of the time, and I am even going to start getting my personal trainer license. This is not just about the scale as it can go up and down. It is something else that the staff in the office say - the "non-scale victories" are what make it. Examples are hiking without getting winded, going up a flight of stairs, going on carnival rides with my daughter because I fit on them, seeing my body change as I put more muscle on, and going to a clothing store knowing there is something there for me and not walking out super depressed. These things mean more than numbers. If you are unsure just talk with the staff, talk doesn't hurt. I regret not doing this when I was younger and waiting until when I did. Just do it, if there was any concern the team will absolutely voice it.
