Chatty Cathy

I LOVE DR SELIM!!! I truly believe that you get out of life what you GIVE to life. I researched and did all my homework prior to surgery. Attended all the support meetings offered by KU that I could, even before my first appointment was even scheduled. I was given so much information at those meetings and asked lots of questions. I learned from post op patients and headed their advise. I read, searched the internet and sought the advise of other WLS friends. My total experience has been the most wonderful, life changing experience I have ever had; next to giving birth. DR SELIM and his staff and everyone that dealt with me at KU were knowledgable and professional. The day of my surgery was wonderful. Every single person I encountered from early morning registration to post op recovery room was excellent. I was so impressed with the respect I was given from the healthcare team that day. As for the office and staff, all my calls were answered, my emails answered and every visit has been more than I expected. I have been treated with the utmost respect and have given respect to those also. Like I said before, you get out of live what you GIVE to life! Maybe those who are so willing to blame others should take a long hard look at themselves. Anyone who has been through the WLS process and has been successful has to admit that the responsibility falls squarely on themselves. You are the reason you gained the weight and you will be the ultimate reason that you loose the weight. WLS is only the tool. My WLS was a gift and I am thankful for that each and every day. By GRACE I was given a wonderful, supportive physician, staff and facility to assist my journey to success. I praise their committment to their jobs for it is not easy dealing with patients to refuse to accept their part in this journey. I can only assume they have not learned from their repeated negative experiences that the one common denominator in all that negativity is themselves. I have been very successful and will continue to be with their support and understanding. My first weigh in at my surgeons office was 279. I now weigh 165. I lost 34 pounds prior to surgery as a goal for myself and to Dr. Selim to show him that I was taking full responsibility for my actions. That much of a weight loss was not required, but I meant business. Again this is a gift that was given to me and I treasure it. I feel sorry for those who feel the need to post such negative accounts. Does it actually make them feel better to do such a thing? If it does then I really wonder if anything would please them to their expectations. There is always more than meets the eye. There are circumstances around such happenings that we are not aware of; there is always another side of the story. I also believe that for every patient there is a physician/surgeon to match their personality. Such is true in life also. That's how we choose our mates and our friends. My choice in hospitals, physicians, surgeons and my healthcare team have been the right choices for me and a great fit. Together we have been very successful. But, again let me say that I truly believe that you get out of life what you GIVE to life. Good Luck to all those seeking WLS. I am and will continue to support and mentor anyone who asks. Thank you KU for your choice of physicians, surgeons, healthcare professions and all thos envolved for you have given me back my life!