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Neil Hutcher
"I was able to get a glimspe of Dr. Hutcher when I first looked at the vidio that was mailed to my home when I called Dr. Hutcher's office to set up my first appointment. I was so impressed with the vidio and how he was able to explain the pros/cons, the surgery, etc. in such a way that I could understand it. I later saw "my doctor" at my first WLS support meeting which is held once a month. I learned there that Dr. Hutcher was, and still is a a key person working with insurance companies to get them to approve the surgery. What a pioneer in his field. My doctor's visit was very pleasing and so relaxing. He asked good questions and allowed me to ask them as well. We spent at least 1 full hour because I did have questions and they all were answered. Dr. H has the best program in the East, with these requirement: 1. Attend a free nutrition class that details what you can and can not do during the first 2 weeks. Other instructions are provided at your 2 week post op appt. 2. Attend a free behavior modification class that details the changes you will be making in your life, as well as setting goals, getting thur obstacles, understanding things you will experience as you change, etc. 3. Attend a free nurses'informational class. In this one they should you all of the tubes, ext that you will have during recovery and post op for a few days. This is really good so family members are not frighten when they see you in recovery! 4. Have a psycological exam with one that focuses on obesity - just to learn more of your eating habits, etc. 5- Pre admission and physical 2 weeks before surgery. Now tell me, don't these requirements indicate that this doctor is the BEST and wants to make sure he OFFERS IT ALL.... for his patients to be well informed BEFORE they make their decision. I am extremely pleased and feel I am in excellent hands. I also like the fact that he mentioned that he thought one's spiritual "beliefs" were very helpful in ones recovery. So between God and Dr Hutcher, I am looking forward to my ride to the other side."
About Me
Chesterfield, va
Location
37.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
03/23/2001
Surgery Date
Nov 20, 2000
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