Marcia M.

"Dr. Cussatti is the best surgeon I could have picked. He has operated on my whole family - my husband for RNY, me for LapBand, Gall Bladder, LapBand removal and finally RNY this past September and our daughter for RNY this past 12/1. He is a wonderful, caring doctor and he could not be more skilled! He was the right choice for my whole family! He has been there for me when I needed him the most! I am so glad that Dr. Cussatti was the surgeon I chose!"

Cathy P.

"I had a gastric bypass on Sept 26, 2007, and everything went as planned with no complications. Since my surgery (18 months ago) I have lost 145lbs. I owe my success to doing what Dr Cussatti advised and of course to my Bariatric Support Group at Good Sam Hospital.

"Thank you Dr. Cussatti for giving me my life back!!!"

Darice B.

"My experience with Dr. Cussatti over the last 18 months has been one of the best patient Doctor experiences any patient could hope for. After doing my own research on bariatric surgery I attended Dr. Cussatti's seminar where any un-answered questions were answered. When I met one on one with Dr. Cussatti, I found him to be extremely patient and kind. He took the time to answer additional questions from both myself and my family. I had no issues with surgery, pain was very well managed and I have not had one complication in the 12 months since my surgery. During My follow-up visits with Dr. Cussatti he takes the time to listen to all of my concerns and reassure me that I am right on track and that I will continue to be successful as long as I continue to follow all the rules and remember that my surgery is just a tool and I have to use my tool the proper way. Thank You Dr. Cussatti!!!!"

Alejandro C.

"Mi nombre es Alejandro C. me hice el Gastric Bypass el 24 octubre de 2007 con el Doctor Edward Cussatti, en ese momento pesaba 400 libras gracias a dios de salud nunca tube problemas mas que todo mi decision fue porque queria verme diferente queria experimentar otra forma de vida ya que aveces tenia que cohibirme de hacer muchas cosas por mi sobrepeso, ya me cansaba muy rapido me daba dificultad para respirar y muchas cosas mas, pero ahora mi vida a dado un giro de 180 grados rebaje 210 libras ahora peso 190 libras en este momento ya estoy en el peso que debo de estar mi alimentacion es muy saludable y nutritiva soy otra persona siempre que me miro al espejo me alegro de haber tomado la desicion correcta. Como pueden apreciar en las fotos este soy yo antes y despues de la operacion.

"Ahora puedo volver a jugar futbol, puedo ir al gimnasio hacer cualrquier actividad porque me siento lleno de energias y mi salud esta mejor que nunca.

"Le agradezco al Doctor Edward Cussatti por darme la oportunidad de verme diferente y a todos sus colaboradores ya que la atencion es exelente tanto antes de la operacion como hasta el presente porque aunque todo salio muy bien siempre tengo un control cada 3 meses para un chequeo general.

"Por todo esto puedo dar fe de que esta operacion es la mejor decision para todas las personas que han querido rebajar, que han tratado todas las dietas y no les han funcionado a toda esa gente que esta dispuesta a cambiar su forma de alimentacion, su forma de pensar y de vivir que no duden den dar este paso porque vale la pena el cambio.

"Gracias Doctor Edward Cussatti por darme ese camibio tan grande en mi vida."

Anna S.

"I am Anna S. I had gastric bypass surgery on November 13, 2006. I lost 123 pounds. My surgeon is Dr. Edward Cussatti, for whom I will always be grateful. If I had to describe what I feel in a few words it would go like this: happy, free, grateful, fun, healthy, more active, enjoy pleasures, and longer life. That's my new life. I appreciate all the little things I can do now. The things with my grandchildren, like dance and shop with the older ones and roll on the floor with the babies. Now I would love to help people with my problem feel these feelings I have now."

Tricia T.

"I would to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Cussatti. He was the best doctor I could have picked to do this procedure. I have had a wonderful experience. September 2009 will be 2 years since my surgery, and I wish I had found him years sooner. He is a very caring doctor who takes the time to explain things to you. I had lap band surgery and it changed my life for the better. I follow the rules and guidelines I was given and have had a smooth weight-loss. I have a new outlook. I enjoy going places and meeting new people. I have even let people start taking my picture again. We had our first family portrait done and it was the most beautiful picture I have ever seen."

Helene S.

"Wow, living life again thanks to Dr. Cussatti. It's been almost three years since I got my life back. August 28th, 2006 I had my gastric bypass RNY. He saved my life. I forgot what it was like to live, walk and enjoy the simple things that being obese took away from me. I lost 180 pounds and now weigh 125. The only regret I have is that I should have done it sooner. Both the doctor and his staff have been great through the whole process from the beginning to the follow up appointments. I would highly recommend the surgery and this office. Thanks Dr. Cussatti from my husband, my children, and myself."

Joyce K.

"I had been thinking of bypass surgery for a long time. I was given many names through my research. When I went to see Dr. Cussatti, it was like night and day. He was so personable and easy to talk to. He made me feel as if I were his only patient. He took his time with me and explained in detail everything I would encounter. You can’t imagine my surprise when I discovered that not only was the surgery was a breeze for me, but the recovery was also. I had minimal pain and was back at work in a week. I only wish I had done this years ago and not waited so long in my life to get it done. My health has improved, I no longer have sleep apnea, don’t get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and sleep like a charm. I have decreased my medications and am enjoying a brand new life with many new adventures for the future. Thank you Dr. Cussatti, you are my saving grace."

Elvira B.

"I would like to give my highest recommendation to Dr. Cussatti for my Gastric Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy weight loss surgery that I had in April 2008. He is a caring and patient doctor, who always takes the time to explain any questions that patients or family's might have. My husband was initially against the surgery, but he attended two meetings with me that were led by Dr. Cussatti at Good Samaritan Hospital. We both were very impressed with Dr. Cussatti at the meetings we attended. We asked many hard questions, and he answered all of them very openly and patiently. After the meetings, and further conversations with Dr. Cussatti, my husband was also convinced that this was the right path for me. The surgery went very well, and Dr. Cussatti was always available to help and answer any questions. I felt completely back to normal in 10 days. I had no problem after the surgery, and have lost a total of 73 pounds. My health has greatly improved after the surgery, and the amount of medications has been greatly reduced. I am off insulin, and my asthma has gotten much better. I would highly recommend Dr. Cussatti to anyone considering weight loss surgery, and I am very happy that he is my Doctor. Oh, by the way, I heard my husband on the phone telling one of his friends, 'Elvira is doing great, she is like she was twenty years ago, we go into the city and she can walk all day.' I got my life back. Thank you Dr. Cussatti!!!"

Lou R.

"I feel that Dr. Cussatti saved my life. Before I had the surgery, I had diabetes, high blood pressure and sleep apnea. I could hardly walk half a block before I had to rest. When my son played soccer, I felt the walk to the field was overwhelming. I had to stop several times, though even my mother-in-law was able to make the walk with ease. After the surgery, I had energy that I never had before. I no longer needed meds for diabetes, HBP, and was able to sleep without my C-PAP machine. Dr. Cussatti was supportive before, during and after surgery. His bedside manner is terrific and he treats you like a friend not just a patient. He takes his time to answer all your questions and does not make you feel rushed. My experience with Dr. Cussatti was greatly favorable and I would highly recommend him to everyone."