"Let me start off by saying Dr. Quilici is an excellent surgeon. His skill and track record surpassed those of any other surgeon I researched; and I feel so blessed that I got through everything knowing so and virtually pain free.rnrnThe first consultation was about three months before surgery. I met with Julie, the nutritionist, first. She was very kind and explained the whole process in detail. After my meeting with her, I met with his associate Dr. McVay. She just asked me some basic medical questions and answered a few of mine. Then Dr. Quilici came in for a quick meeting. I didn't have many questions, and I was really nervous. But he was polite, yet he seemed very busy.rnrnThat is one thing. His office is very busy. Expect to wait a lot. And make sure you have your questions ready because they will have you in and out before you know it. That took a little getting used too. If you are looking for a surgeon that holds your hand through the process or sits with you and tries to get to know you, he is not that surgeon. He is all about his craft and believe me that's the most important thing. Besides, that is what Julie and the rest of his office staff is for. They are all helpful and concerned.rnrnAfter my consult, a few weeks later I met with Dr. Perry for my psych evaluation. She recommended that I start seeing a counselor to help me cope with issues I had at home, but she approved me for surgery. She only does this because after surgery, you have to develop a whole new set of coping mechanisms, no more eating. It's better to learn some coping skills or have someone to talk to before you get the surgery done.rnrnThen I waited. His office was a little slow in getting my paperwork into my insurance...or maybe I was just so anxious. I called Maureen, the schedular, a few times; I probably annoyed her. I even got the process started with my insurance since after a month of waiting nothing had been sent yet. I don't know if they always take that long to send paperwork to insurances. But once my insurance got what they needed they approved me in two days.rnrnSurgery date July 10, 2007, yeah! In between that, I attended his support group at St. Joe's. I loved it. Everyone is so friendly and open to questions. Those meetings are very inspiring. I highly recommend going if you are considering Dr. Quilici, yet are unsure about his bedside manner. Those people (and now me included) are living proof he is a bariatric surgery genius.rnrnAfter my surgery, I was in the hospital a little more than three days. Dr. Quilici stopped by about three times for a quick hello and to remind me to walk. Dr. McVay came by as well to check up on me. The bariatric coordinator also came by everyday; she is also a RNY patient. The hospital staff was great. Overall, my experience with Dr. Quilici and team has been great. rnrn"
