Jennifer M.
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Glenbrook Hospital
"This hospital stay could not have gone any better! From the time I checked in until the time I was discharged it was terriffic. The nursing staff from the OR to the floor nurses are EXCELLENT and on top of everything. I never needed to ask for anything because they made sure I was well taken care of. They even had assigned me an AWESOME bariatric bed. I expected back pain while in the hospital and didn't have any whatsoever. I would rate this hospital 5 stars, an A+... two thumbs up! please feel free to contact me is you have any questions."

Constantine T. Frantzides
" For the first time in my life I felt like I was talking to a doctor who didn't judge me or blame me for being obese. Instead, he was excited for me and looking forward to helping me. He took his time explaining things and answering my questions including all the risks associated with the surgery, and how he, myself, and the hospital can reduce those risks. He seems knowledgable, patient and kind. I am SO GLAD I am choosing him as my surgeon, he comes so highly recommended. When people ask me "who is your surgeon?" I tell them "Dr. Frantzides." Anyone who knows anything about bariatric surgery has heard of him and can say nothing but wonderful things about him. He is considered a leader in his field. I was told more than once I would not be able to have Laparoscopic RNY because of my high BMI. Dr. Frantzides says he is 99.999% sure I will be done LAP and not have to have a dreadful open procedure, thus allowing me to function more "normally" after surgery. i.e: quicker healing time, less time spent in the hospital, less risk of infection and hernias, and not to mention FAR less scarring. He was willing to work within the time frame necessary to complete my surgery. My insurance may be running out come 10/1/04. After speaking with Dr. Frantzides about this, he took out his scheduling book and put me down for 5 weeks from today. I'm sure my situation is not a normal occurence and I appreciate him working with me on it. So far I am pleased with his bedside manner and surgical confidence. He also stresses the importance of aftercare, which is VERY important to me. I will update again once I am post-op but so far it's been great. "
About Me
Chicago, IL
Location
38.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/23/2004
Surgery Date
Jun 03, 2004
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