da Vinci Surgery Patient Stories
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"I would absolutely recommend this [da Vinci Nissen Fundoplication] procedure to others who suffer from the same acid reflux and heartburn issues I had. I have told all my friends and family about how good I feel now and what a difference this procedure has made in my life. Feel free to email me questions if you are a patient considering the same da Vinci procedure. This technology, and the care I receved from Dr. Garner and Mercy Health System, has changed my life."
Read Laura's Full Story "I would highly recommend [gastric bypass surgery] using the da Vinci Surgical System I have lost 150 lbs, and I am VERY happy."
Read Kristi's Full Story "I know that when [da Vinci Surgery] is being used in the right hands, the patient WILL get a better surgery with better outcomes in both the short term and the long term."
Read Amy's Full Story "It's already eleven months since I had the [da Vinci gastric bypass] surgery. And I lost in total 205 lbs. I was 396 lbs; now I'm 192 lbs, and I look awesome. It's a big miracle for me and actually for my family. And I'm disease-free. And my health is back. The results are great. I feel great. I feel full of energy. I can do anything right now. I can play with my children. I have a better life with my wife. I can work now. I don't sleep all the time. I'm full of life."
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"da Vinci saved my life."
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"Overall I am very pleased, and in some ways suprised, at the outcome, even if my perspective at this point is still during recovery."
Read Andrea's Full Story "I knew this would be a hard surgery, but it had to be done. I didn't know how much better life would be without the constant pain from the diverticulitis."
Read Nancy's Full Story "I started the program at 317 lbs. I am now 230 lbs. Thank you from the bottom of my now-skinny butt. "
Read Barry's Full Story "I would recommend this [da Vinci Gastric Bypass] procedure to those who need it.
Read Karin's Full Story "I would recommend the [da Vinci Surgery] procedure, and in fact, I have a hernia that Dr. Shasha is scheduled to perform with da Vinci Surgery in July. I am very confident that this will be as successful and non-invasive as the first surgery, and I expect the recovery time to be minimal."
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"I went through the process of the [gastric bypass} pre-surgery classes and learned more about the surgery and da Vinci too. The surgery saved my life. I was not sore at all and feel like I could have gone back much earlier than I was allowed to. I would definitely recommend this to other patients. The recovery is fast, and I feel great about the experience."
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