"Dr Parish is responsible, in great part of my success before and after my bariatric surgery and for my husbands complete support during and after my surgery. Dr Parish spent time with me preparing me for the surgery, came to the hospital and walked through relaxation exercises with me before my surgery and then proceded to give me forward knowledge of what to expect during my recovery and weight loss experience. He helped me to prepare for and/or avoid so many different experiences and pitfalls by using his professional skills and experience in helping me survive the mental struggles after such a drastic change in my life. I believe that much of my smooth and vertually problem free recovery and transition can be traced back to the time spent in conversations with Dr Parish. These discussions were invaluable and I am sorry that all of those that have the surgery today do not have the benefit of his help and/or counsel. Dr Parish was also invaluable in helping my husband through this time of transition. He (my husband) understood that he loved me and wanted the best for me but he did not understand what was happening inside my head and I was unable to articulate my feelings and needs to him. While I was in surgery, Dr Parish spent a short time in the surgical waiting rooom and gave him insight that allowed him to become a partner and supporter in my recovery - not just an observer. As a professional, Dr Parish is in the unique position to have had the experience in the specialized field of bariatric surgery and a caring heart for the people that he helps. When you have a combination like that on your side your chances for success become exponentially higher!"
"I recommend Dr. Shuster to any and all people seeking a professional, caring plastic surgeon to complete what you started by having bariatric surgery and loosing alot of weight. He and his staff were supportive, truthful, and showed unlimited patience and knowledge with my many pre-surgery questions. After my discussion with him I felt comfortable and well informed with my decision to have a lower body lift. The day of the surgery his professional and confident attitude relieved the fears/concerns of both myself and my husband. During my recovery, Dr. Schuster was extremely vigilant. On a Friday afternoon after a routine post-op office visit, he called me and said that he didn't want to wait until my next apt to check something that he saw that concerned him and made an apt with me for Sunday morning (Mothers Day) just to check me out. I knew then that my doctor was willing to go that extra step to take care of me and thank God all was well. It has now been approx 2 1/2 months since the surgery and I look and feel great! Just ask my husband. "
