"I'm not exaggerating when I say that, after losing 140 pounds, my breasts were like two empty tube-socks hanging to my waist. I was a C cup but really I was just rolling up and tucking a bunch of skin into my bra every day. They were, quite simply, deformed. I despaired of ever having great breasts but was willing to settle for 'not horrible'. I consulted with a ton of surgeons in the area and was blown away by Dr Pratt's results. Most surgeons will have a few really awesome results posted, along with some that are ok. But every single one of his breast jobs was fantastic, without exception. He is extremely detail oriented. He reminds me of an engineer, one of those guys who just gets lost in the minutiae of the task at hand. He is more expensive than most. But there's a reason you'll pay more money for a ferrari than a used pickup truck. I got a ferrari. My breasts are AMAZING, not just by WLS patient standards, but by ANYONE'S standards. I had a full anchor-cut breast lift with saline implants. I wanted to go with smaller implants but he explained to me that due to the size of my breast base, a smaller implant would cause too large of a gap between my breasts. I was a little wary, honestly, when he talked me into 480cc. But I trusted him and went along with it.
I'm so glad I did. This man knows what he's talking about. If I had gone smaller, my breasts would have been too small. Period. They are absolutely flawless, and not too big for my frame at all. They don't have that "pulled up/flattened out" look that many breast lifts have. They have great contour and I have full nipple sensation.
Dr Pratt also always puts safety first. I had more bruising than normal in one breast after the surgery because I got sick and was throwing up a few weeks post-op. I was scheduled for a tummy tuck with him, but 2 days before the tummy tuck he looked at my breasts and said it would be better to wait until the bruising subsided, just to be extra sure that I wouldn't suffer any complications or additional bleeding. He had already booked his OR, nurses, anesthesiologist, etc. But he didn't charge me anything to reschedule. He lost money on that but my safety was more important to him. I feel really comfortable putting my life in his hands. He is compassionate, talented, and cautious.
And his nurse, Eileen, is a saint for fielding my daily telephone calls and inquiries.
It doesn't look like he has particularly extensive experience with WLS patients and he's definitely best-known for his breasts. But I'm telling you, if he can do what he did with my breasts, he can do anything. He just knows how to re-drape skin and fat to make your body beautiful and natural looking. None of his results look fake.
I'm contemplating a side-job as a stripper, so I can show the world my great new rack. (Just kidding..... maybe?) "
"This is an update for my previous review. It's now been a year and a half since Dr Chebli performed my vertical sleeve gastrectomy. I have lost 104lb since surgery, and have a current BMI of 23.3 (NORMAL! not obese, not overweight, not borderline). I have not regretted my decision for a single moment, it is the best thing I ever did for myself. I know some people who have had their surgeries done in Mexico due to cost, and while they have done alright also, I remain grateful that I have a surgeon here who I can check in with continually and discuss any ongoing questions or issues with. My primary care doctor simply is not very educated about weight loss surgery and I feel like I can count on Dr Chebli to stay on top of the things that are specific concerns for me as a wls patient. I am so glad I listened to Dr Chebli and went with the vertical sleeve gastrectomy instead of the band. Go in with questions, and ask them, but realize that he knows more about weight loss surgery than you can ever google. You wouldn't step onto an airplane and tell the pilot how you think they should fly the plane, you choose your destination and trust that they will get you there safely. I only see him now every 6 months for checkups but he still remembers that I bicycle like a madwoman and am interested in pharmacy. He takes a personal interest in his patients which translates to better care. If anyone is interested in talking more with me about my experience with him, please feel free to message me on the site. "
"Dr. Chebli is very self-assured and knows exactly what he wants to convey to his patients. He can seem like a bit of a fast-talker, but this is because he is determined to educate his patients on everything they need to know and not leave anything out. I would highly recommend making a list of questions you have for him, and then go over the list with him *after* you've let him say his part. You will find he answers 90% of your questions if you just wait. I went in thinking I wanted a lap-band, but Dr Chebli went over every available option in detail with me and truthfully told me he thought I'd do better with a sleeve gastrectomy, and backed up his argument with statistics. He is not a doctor who is out to please people by telling them what they want to hear. He lays out the risks and is very up-front about the disadvantages of each option, and about the hard work needed on the part of the patient. He's certainly not the cheapest option out there. I could have gone to mexico and had the whole surgery done for less than half of the cost here. But you have to ask yourself, how much is your LIFE worth? Would you buy a car without seatbelts just because it saved you a couple bucks? Your life is the only thing you truly have at the end of day, and you owe it to yourself to put it in the best, most capable hands out there. I chose Dr Chebli because I did tons of research and he has the best outcomes and is the most competent in his field. I am now home and healing very nicely from my sleeve gastrectomy. He has high expectations for his patients and is vocal about it, and when you live up to those expectations by taking good care of yourself you will find yourself in a good place.
Dr Chebli's staff is wonderful, Lisa in particular is great. She kept track of all my test results and helped me track down the ones that sometimes got lost, and was very supportive. I could call the office any time I had any sort of question. The pre-op testing is extensive but this is another reason Dr Chebli has such good outcomes, because he puts everyone though a rigorous battery of tests to make sure they don't have silent underlying conditions that could complicate surgery. I hope I'm not sounding like an infomercial here. I'm a real person. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my loved ones. The only thing I can think of that would be off-putting for a client would be his very speedy manner of talking sometimes. It can seem rude at first, until you realize that he's just trying to get you the facts before you interrupt him with a question about something he was going to say anyway. Just write down your questions and hold on to them until the end, he WILL get to them. Ask him to slow down a little or go back to anything you don't understand, he's good about that. My surgery went really smoothly, because he's a skilled doctor AND because I worked my butt off to lose the pre-op weight and shrink my liver with a very strict diet. This was no picnic and I still have a long way to go. But I'm very glad I chose Dr Chebli. "
