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Barry Schwartz
"Dr. Schwartz was honest about his expectations on what he could do for me & what I should expect. I think he exceeded my expectations, as well as his own. He was amazing, so was his office staff. I don't have to words to describe the experience. I have gone to him for several proceedures. I had my stomach, breasts and arms done with Dr. Schwartz. I trusted him 150% and wouldn't trust myself with anyone else!"

Wayne English
"4/21/01 I originally was going through my journey with Dr. Marema in Ft. Lauderdale. I have since changed my mind and will be starting my journey all over. I do not feel that Dr. Marema is NOT capable - I know he is a very capable and skilled surgeon. I have chosen to change for a few reasons. 1. I want my surgery done laproscopically and Dr. Carrasquilla is the tops in that field in South Florida. (He is in the top 3 of surgeons in the country who perform Lap WLS) 2. The Hospital that he works out of is much closer to my home. And 3. he doesn't charge the $2,000 cash extra(after insurance pays) for the laproscopic proceedure OR the extra $600 for support groups, etc. 4. My PCP knew more about Dr. Carrasquilla since she had a friend who used him. 5. It turns out that Dr. C is on the list of network md's for my insurance. In addition I was not getting simple answers to simple questions that I asked via email - which Dr. Carrasquilla's office provided very quickly(within 1 day of writing to them). Well, let the games begin - all over again! I did attened Dr. Marema's educational seminar & that was awesome - it totally gave the full picture of all the risks, complications, pros and cons to gastric bypass surgery. I am glad that I did that. Primarily because sometimes we just choose 1 doctor and never investigate another. 7/20/01 I just got my surgery date and it will be with Dr. Carisquilla's partner Dr. Wayne English on September 7. I will meet him soon...I know I will be in very capable hands! I can't wait! 8/23/01 Dr. English is AMAZING! 5/18/2004 Thoughout my journey the entire office has been amazing. Dr. Carisquilla, Dr. English & Dr. Esposito have been their patients' biggest cheerleaders. They have been supportive throughtout the journey. The office staff is amazing. If it wasn't for Becky and Jennifer it just wouldn't be complete. They have become more than just the staff, they have become friends."

Pure Whey Protein Stack
"YUMMY! Add 1/4 of a banana and some peanut butter and even YUMMIER!"

Medical Alert Bracelet
"I love my med-alert bracelet. It gives me peace of mind and it is fashionable so I don't have to tell strangers why I wear a med alert bracelet. They were very quick with delivery...it looks like the picture on the site...and you can order more beaded bracelets without the med-alert tag so you can change out the style."

AdvantEdge Chocolate Fudge Carb Control Shake
"I would have liked more than 15g of protein, but it definitely tastes good and it is a good supplement to the days protein intake. Travels well. "

Zero Carb Premixed/Prebottled
"I found it to be very gritty. I hated it, I tried several of the flavors and YUCK to them all. Nutrionally, it is a good thing...but taste and texture...YUCK!"

Tropical Oasis Liquid Calcium Citrate
"Although it isn't the greatest tasting thing in the world - nutritionally it packs a punch @ 1200mg calcium citrate in 1 tablespoon. ONCE A DAY! I think I can live with it. After all the debate over calcium carbonate vs calcium citrate...I have chosen the citrate...on the recommendation of the pharmacists that I work with and I feel that the liquid is the easiest way to get it down! :) I still use Tums...but not as a calcium source. I use it if I get a little nasuea after I eat...on the advice again of the pharmacist I work with -- and he hasn't pushed me in the wrong direction yet. "

Joan DeGregorio
"Dr. Gregario and her assistant Michelle knew A LOT about WLS and the different area surgeons. She made me feel very comfortable and was very reliable to get the paperwork to the surgeon in a timely manner."

Proteinex 18 Liquid
"It wasn't as horrible tasting as some of the reviews I read. I am not too crazy about the aspartame in it, but since I stay away from other products with this in it, it shouldn't be too bad. Besides, I hated every protein shake I tried, so this does the trick. I don't plan on taking it every day, just on those days when I just don't feel like eating so I can make sure I get in all my protein! :) "
About Me
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Location
26.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/07/2001
Surgery Date
Feb 17, 2001
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