Students aren't the only ones who look forward to Winter Break. Its the ONLY time during the academic year that you have 2 weeks off to apply what I call the 3 R's : Release, relax and rest. But when you're a Coach you kick in to another gear taking your team "on the road" to showcase their talents. What would make this Coach cut short her time with the team? The desire to celebrate her first year anniversary with the people who made it all possible , Dr. Hurwitz and his staff. It was one year ago that I had my procedures done (lower body lift, breast augmentation and tummy tuck) and I felt a card just wouldn't be sufficient. I wanted Dr. Hurwitz and his staff to SEE THE DIFFERENCE ! I called and scheduled the appointment. Just as before his staff was warm, professional and courteous. Being a athlete in High School and College I always took pride in being physically fit. During a very challenging time in my life I turned to food as a way to comfort me (I didn't drink and its cheaper/safer than drugs - smile) . I stopped working out and in time gained an excessive amount of weight. When I tipped the scales @ 283 lbs. I knew I had to get busy. Being an "Old Warrior" I challenged myself and begin to train and make better food choices. It took over a year but I lost over 150 lbs. I should have been happy but their was another problem. No matter how hard I trained I couldn't get rid of the extra stuff around the my hips, thighs, and butt. Never really having a stomach (even when I gained the weight) I now had a "pouch" like a kangaroo!! This really started to bother me. Not a day went by when others would compliment me on my weight lost but I would always think to myself, "if you could only see me without clothes on" I thought about Plastic Surgery and once again the "Old Warrior" went to work. I had several meetings with doctors from several States and it wasn't until I met with Dr. Hurwitz that I knew he was the one. I'm a people person , the type of person that has to "feel" something about you. During my consultation there was something about the way he spoke, describing how he visualized my body. He had the warmth and gentleness of a loving Father. Being a "Daddy's Girl" I felt in my heart of hearts HE WAS THE ONE!! Preparing to have surgery is tough enough but having it done out-of-state brings on more challenges. The staff at Dr. Hurwitz's Center handled everything from A-Z. I even received a gift basket upon checking in the Wyndham! I can't say enough about my experience with Dr. Hurwitz and his staff. If you have any thoughts and/ or doubts about making the right choice you can't go wrong selecting Dr. Hurwitz as your doctor. I'm proud to say that we kept in touch over the year I had my procedure done. What other physician do you know that does that? Dr. Hurwitz and staff are worth every hard earned dollar I spent (remember, I'm a teacher). I now "strut like a peacock" (smile) and owe it all to Dr. Dennis Hurwitz and his wonderful staff.

There was so little time to be able to say all that I wanted to. We arrived home safely (after 10 hours in the airport!!). I had a lot of time to think about the last 10 days of my life. It has been an amazing journey from start to finish. I knew I had the right Dr. when i came in to see you last September...and you know when you know! Many people asked me before I left why on earth would I go all the way to PA to have this done and I always told them that I wanted the best and I wasn't settling for any thing less than that. They would ask me..'how do you know he's the best?" and I would tell them "because I did my homework...and I just know." Now I have the proof to show them. As I look at the days ahead, I am excited. I am walking forward in renewed confidence of who I am. And that, Dr. Hurwitz, has so much to do with you. I am grateful for the team you had assembled to do this huge work and I wish I could thank every one of them in person...I know you trust them and they may have had the same results with or without you. BUT... It was me KNOWING you were heading up that team that helped me to walk through it peacefully and successfully. Tina Lillie

Following a special guest lecture on Total Body Lift after Massive Weight Loss at the Instituto de la Nutricion in Mexico City by Dr. Hurwitz he received the followig letter from his host, the chief of Plastic Suurgery Dr. Martin Iglesias, Dear Dennis:Thank you again for your support with your conference. I hope your visit to Mexico has been great and your return safely to Pittsburgh. Congratulation by your impressive and intensive work. Martín Iglesias

Dear Dr. Hurwitz, There was so little time to be able to say all that I wanted to. We arrived home safely (after 10 hours in the airport!!). I had a lot of time to think about the last 10 days of my life. It has been an amazing journey from start to finish. I knew I had the right Dr. when i came in to see you last September...and you know when you know! Many people asked me before I left why on earth would I go all the way to PA to have this done and I always told them that I wanted the best and I wasn't settling for any thing less than that. They would ask me..'how do you know he's the best?" and I would tell them "because I did my homework...and I just know." Now I have the proof to show them. I know we talked in your office about our experience at the hotel and accomodations and that is important. Especially if you are an out of town patient, it is good to know that the 'total' experience is a successful one. But, in order to have that piece be successful, I believe that it has to start in the operating room. I wish I had more time to focus on you and your work during my appointment because, certainly, that was the best part of the experience. I was confident in you from the first moment I met you in September and that confidence never waivered. It was tough getting to this point financially, but we were determined that if there was a way to make it happen, we would. I don't believe you can put a monetary value on what you did for me and what you've done for others. It is worth every penny and then some. You cannot put a price tag on self-esteem, confidence and security. Not that these things are all found in the way you look. because I don't believe they are...but it certainly contributes. As I look at the days ahead, I am excited. I am walking forward in renewed confidence of who I am. And that, Dr. Hurwitz, has so much to do with you. I am grateful for the team you had assembled to do this huge work and I wish I could thank every one of them in person...I know you trust them and they may have had the same results with or without you. BUT... It was me KNOWING you were heading up that team that helped me to walk through it peacefully and successfully. I could go on forever I am sure. I just wanted to say thank you once again. I hope to be a walking advertisement for you and that some of the people that I cross paths with, will seek you out for their surgeries. If you have any patients that would like to talk to someone.. personally... who has already walked this road, please don't hesitate to give them my contact information. I would consider it an honor. I pray that you are blessed as I have been blessed, Tina Lillie

I just wanted to say thank you once again. I hope to be a walking advertisement for you and that some of the people that I cross paths with, will seek you out for their surgeries. If you have any patients that would like to talk to someone.. personally... who has already walked this road, please don't hesitate to give them my contact information. I would consider it an honor. I pray that you are blessed as I have been blessed, Tina Lillie