Doctor,

I am not having any more surprises. In a months time you will have forgotten me and the trouble I caused you. God bless you!

Dear Dr. Shah,

I want to thank you very much for trying to help me, and doing this surgery for me.

As you can see from the picture I am sending, I have come a long way. I know that you cannot work 'miracles' with the way that my body is, but it's so very important for me NOT to look like such a 'freak.' All my life I have fought this battle to be normal, and just to be able to wear a pair of shorts or a revealing night gown, or anything sexy like most women do.

I hope you understand why I want to have this operation, and why I felt so let down the first time. I have been made fun of, laughed at, and put down so much. I just wanted to feel good about myself for once.

Anyway, I do have faith in you, and feel sure that this time everything will be okay. I am looking forward to getting on with my life and new body.

Again, I do thank you and your staff for all that you have done for me.

--M.M.

Just wanted to give you a big thanx for helping me and being there for me. It meant so much to me.

Dear Dr. Shah and Staff,

I feel compelled to write all of you a sincere letter of thanks. I would have liked to convey these heartfelt thanks to each of you. I would have liked to convey these heartfelt thanks to each of you in person, however this surgery and the excellent care received was the answer to years of prayers and I would have been in tears.

I started my first diet when I was eleven and it has been a long and painful journey for thirty three years to finally find a system that works. I was raised in the Air Force moving every two years throughout the U.S. and Europe. This made it very difficult to establish friendships based on who you are rather than your outer appearance. Needless to say kids can be very cruel as well as some adults. Three years ago, at 330lbs and such severe pain in so many areas that I couldn't ignore it any longer I risked what little pride I had left and sought medical attention. In one summer and three surgeries, God blessed my life. I no longer suffered from severe headaches virtually everyday. I was able to move and walk and bend without pain. I felt as if God had given me a second chance at life. Finally being able to exercise I went from 330lbs to 240lbs and being virtually pain free. God is awesome! Deciding on plastic surgery was not an overnight decision and I knew to even consider it I had to have in place daily exercise and a healthy eating plan. I was very frightened about comming in for the consultation as I realized I still have a long way to go. I wasn't sure how my request would be received. I will be forever grateful for the kind, compassionate, and professional attitude I received from each of you. This surgery is a step towards a life long dream and I will never be able to convey how truly grateful I am. I thank God each and every day for his blessings which includes all of you and the wonderful care I have received. Please accept my gratitude from the bottom of my heart.

All my love and thanks,

Thank for everything! Always,

Treatment start to finish was excellent! Everyone was kind, friendly and informative. I am very happy with the results and will use Dr. Shah again. I would encourage older women like myself to go ahead and do what you always wanted to have done!! Thank you Dr. Shah!!

How do you say thank you in the right way? From my heart. I'm so grateful you helped me to get back to a real living life. My prayers are always with you! God bless you and keep you always.

I think what impressed me the most was I had attended one of the seminars for this procedure and i was concerned at the wait time until I could actually have surgery. The next day I received a phone call from your office and they were able to get me a quicker consultation date and surgery time, which was great for my schedule!!!