Patient Experience
As a 68-year-old retired chemistry teacher with severe diverticulitis, I'd been told to simply 'avoid nuts and seeds.' Dr. Erbil approached it like a scientific puzzle. She analyzed my gut microbiome results and created a phased fiber reintroduction protocol with specific fermented foods. Within three months, my flare-ups ceased completely. Her method wasn't about restriction, but strategic reintroduction based on measurable data.
My 14-year-old daughter, a competitive gymnast, developed RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Coaches pushed for weight loss, but Dr. Erbil identified her inadequate carbohydrate timing. She designed a 'performance plate' strategy aligning nutrition with her training cycles. The transformation wasn't just physical, her scores improved, and she regained her menstrual cycle. Dr. Erbil advocated for her health with the coaching staff, changing their entire team's approach.
After emergency bowel resection surgery following a motorcycle accident, I was a 32-year-old chef who couldn't tolerate any food. Dr. Erbil created a 'taste rehabilitation' program using microscopic quantities of umami-rich broths to stimulate neural pathways. She collaborated with my surgeons on a gradual transition from IV nutrition. She saved not just my life, but my career, I can taste and create again.
We brought our 6-year-old with ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) who only ate three foods. Dr. Erbil used 'food chaining' with sensory integration, pairing new foods with preferred textures. She never forced; she played. Now he eats 27 foods voluntarily. She trained us to make mealtimes exploratory rather than battlegrounds.
As a 45-year-old software developer with familial hypercholesterolemia, statins failed me. Dr. Erbil prescribed a 'portfolio diet' combining specific plant sterols, soluble fibers from unusual sources like okra, and timed almond consumption. My LDL dropped 35% in eight weeks. She turned my genetic challenge into a manageable equation.
My 81-year-old mother with advanced dementia was refusing all meals in her care home. Dr. Erbil implemented 'reminiscence nutrition,' recreating dishes from her childhood village in Turkey using modern nutritional fortification. The familiar smells and textures triggered eating reflexes we thought were gone. It was nutritional therapy as memory care.
As a 29-year-old transgender man on hormone therapy, I struggled with metabolic changes and body composition goals. Dr. Erbil designed a nutrition plan synchronized with my injection schedule, optimizing protein timing for muscle synthesis while managing lipid profiles. She understood this wasn't just dietetics, it was part of my medical transition.
Our premature twins, born at 28 weeks, had severe feeding intolerance in the NICU. Dr. Erbil developed a 'progressive enteral feeding protocol' using donor milk analysis to create a customized fortification strategy. She explained each milliliter's purpose. Her precision helped them graduate from tube to breast feeding weeks earlier than projected.
I'm a 52-year-old marine biologist with hereditary hemochromatosis. Previous diets focused only on iron restriction, leaving me malnourished. Dr. Erbil created a 'chelation cuisine' plan using specific polyphenol-rich foods at precise times to bind non-heme iron, allowing me to eat a varied diet while controlling ferritin levels. She worked with the ocean I love, incorporating seaweed compounds strategically.
After bariatric surgery at 41, I developed severe dumping syndrome. Dr. Erbil engineered a 'reverse meal architecture' where I consume protein and fat 15 minutes before minimal carbohydrates. She created portable gel packs with specific fiber blends for emergency situations. I went from fearing meals to having predictable control.
My 17-year-old son, a national-level esports athlete, developed metabolic syndrome from sedentary gaming. Dr. Erbil designed 'micro-activity nutrition' pairing 90-second movement breaks with specific amino acid intake to improve insulin sensitivity without disrupting training. She spoke his language, treating nutrition like in-game resource management.
As a 60-year-old pottery artist with lead toxicity from decades of glaze work, chelation therapy left me depleted. Dr. Erbil prescribed a 'mineral orchestra' plan, carefully sequencing zinc, calcium, and selenium reintroduction to outcompete residual lead absorption. She mapped it like an artistic process, layering nutrients as I layer glazes.
Our 8-year-old with cystic fibrosis faced pancreatic insufficiency and growth failure. Dr. Erbil created a 'enzyme-timed gastronomy' system, pairing specific food textures with enzyme capsule types, and designed high-calorie 'food paints' she could use creatively. Weight gain became a game of colorful plates rather than a medical chore.
I'm a 37-year-old wildfire firefighter with erratic shifts and heat stress. Dr. Erbil developed a 'thermal resilience protocol' using strategic hydration with specific electrolyte ratios and cooling foods pre- and post-deployment. She studied our gear's metabolic cost and created field-friendly nutrition that withstands 12-hour shifts in extreme conditions.