Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

I was wondering if it's possible to know if a RNY was well performed using the images of the esophagram, I've been eating more than most people say they are doing at week 6 and this came to my mind. I'm uploading some images, I have the full study, if there is a doctor around who can help me with the interpretation would be great.

Has anyone had sleeve at Erlanger? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Any sleevers from Long Island Dr Secar , New York bariatrics group ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone go to California Bariatric Surgeons

Starting this process I originally went with Dr. Patel in San Antonio. I did all my testing went to the seminar. Long story short I felt like I was just a number. His office staff is rude and trying to ask for help or get questions answered is like pulling teeth. Gut instinct, I decided to switch surgeons and go with Dr. Sashidar Ganta here in Austin. Has anyone had the sleeve surgery with Dr. Ganta?

If so how was he?

I'm curious? Anyone having or had their surgery done at UCSD La Jolla , CA? Sent from my LG-H901 using the BariatricPal App

Anyone have your vsg with him? Just made an appt with him but now having 2nd thoughts since I can't find much info on him.

Looking for opinions or facts about each..I was pretty set on MBC for my surgery but I stumbled upon Pompeii Surgical, they seem to be just like MBC but I feel like financing wise I'd have a better chance with pompii? Completely torn now! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App

I'm new to the site and was wondering if anyone has had their gastric sleeve surgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't even been to my first consult yet but I am so excited to start the wls process. I know Dr. Chung taught at Harvard med and put together the bariatric program at Capital Health just a few years ago. I was wondering if any of you are her former patients? I'd really like to hear about your experiences good or bad with Dr. Chung as your surgeon. Thanks in advance! Sent from my VS985 4G using the BariatricPal App

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations? Thanks!

I've made appointments for two consultations-one with Dr. Schwack at NYU, and one with a nurse practitioner at NYP/Columbia. I have to say, the phone call with the Columbia receptionist put a bad taste in my mouth. She was really obnoxious and made me feel bad. Obviously that shouldn't have any bearing on my decision, so I wanted to ask…..can anyone speak to NYU vs Columbia? If you chose one over the other, what guided your choice? What was your consultation and pre-op experience like? If you already had surgery, what was that like? Post-op? Did you feel supported by your surgeon? Did they answer your questions adequately? (I have to say, I'm an NYU alum and I feel like…

Both hospital programs are very close by to me, trying to decide which to use. Attended UNC info session, seemed pretty straightforward....duke info session is next week. How were your experiences if you used one of these programs? Is one more comprehensive than the other in terms of support and follow up post-surgery? I definitely want to have solid support groups available to me post-surgery, when the real work kicks in. Any info or opinions you can provide on your experience at Duke or UNC would be so appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Who do you recommend for the surgery in Virginia

I highly recommend the bariatric surgeons that practice together as Mid Ohio Surgical Associates and their practice is at the Mt. Carmel West hospital. I had surgery with Dr. Price and then have had my follow up care with Dr. Miller and Dr. Choban on occasion. I like all three very well. I participate in Mt. Carmel's Bariatric Support group and both RNY and Lapband patients alike have good things to say about all three surgeons, the bariatric nurse coordinator and the bariatric nutrition counselor.

Has anyone had surgery through Day One Health in Chicago and are you pleased with them? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am currently 5 days post-op gall bladder removal, hernia repair and gastric bypass. I had Dr. McClosky at weightoss institute of the central coast. She is a skilled surgeon and I am glad I had her as my surgeon. She is very matter of fact so, don't be taken aback by this. She is very busy but, knows what she is doing. I just wanted to let you know if anyone was searching for a doctor on the California central coast.

Curious if anyone has chosen NW Memorial in Chicago for their bariatric surgery? So far I'm impressed with the quality of the staff and the facilities, but I'm finding the sheer size of the program and the hospital a little overwhelming. I've completed my initial evals with the nurse practitioner and nutritionist. Tomorrow I'll receive the psych eval from a third party. I was hoping each patient would have some type of case manager to help guide through the process, but it looks like that's unlikely. Does it get any easier to follow once all the evals are complete? Anything else I should know?

Has anyone used Dr. St. Laurent on cypress TX? The good the bad the ugly please.

Darn this place is so disorganized. I'm nervous just based on that. The surgeon I chose has an excellent reputation so I'm hoping he overcomes all. I had shoulder surgery there 3 weeks ago and it was an AWFUL experience - they put me in observation for two nights after which I did not realize meant I was not admitted. The care was lax, the pain meds did not really work for me, the ONE sympathetic nurse spent a whole 12 hour shift trying to get the resident come see me. It would have been helpful just to order my shoulder be packed in ice since I had to beg for ice every time and they would bring me one pack instead of the 4 I needed... The weight center, one hand does…

Has anyone here had their RNY at UNC? If so, which Doctor? Trying to decide between UNC and Duke, both have positives... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was just wondering if anyone has had Michael Baptista for the sleeve. I am set for June with him and tried to look up statistics but can't seem to find much. Any input would be great!! Thanks

Has anyone used Dr Parker in Houston Texas? Or used Memorial Herman Southeast? Sent from my SM-N900V using the BariatricPal App

Hello, I am considering getting a Realize band by Dr. Vishal Mehta. Has anybody worked with him before? What were your experiences? Would you recommend him? Thank you, Pat

Just wondering if anyone had used this dr. and what you liked and didn't like about it?

I am having a consult with Dr. Stowers today I am going to him for a second opinion. My first was with Dr. Kim in Colleyville. Anyone have experience with these docs? ?

Hi, getting sleeved June 7th in Belgium with Dr Chris de bruyne! Has anyone else booked with Belgium Surgery Services? Or been sleeved by Dr Chris?? Sent from my Lenovo TB2-X30F using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I had my pre op today with my physician. He didnt say anything about pre op diet. Did lab work and my nicotine test.... My surgery is scheduled on the 18th and i had a bit of a break down on Friday... Just sooo many emotions going through my mind. Scared and happy at the same time. Im just ready to get it over. My mind is all over the place, anyone having surgery in the next few weeks? Im in MN, Fairview Southdale with Dr. Benn. Dasha

Has anyone used gbmc in general or Dr dovec them selves I would love to hear your experiences as I am switching to her

I had a VSG on 12/28. My doctor has an outreach office in Texarkana TX, closer to me than his Dallas office so that is where I had my pre-op visits. Surgery went fine and I was released the next day and drove back to northern AR where we live. We set an appointment for 1 month later for follow-up. The day of the appointment I could not travel to Texarkana due to inclement weather. I called his office, left VM asking for another appointment the next time he was there (every second Saturday) but never got a callback. I called again and spoke to an office assistant and was promised a call back, again nothing. As I have had no complications at all, I was not too concerned but…

I have finally decided to start the process of weight loss surgery and have decided on the sleeve. Looking for a doctor and basically how this process will go. My primary care doctor highly recommended Dr. Hawasli. I call his office to make an appointment and always get a voicemail. Left a voicemail with no call back yet. It makes me uncomfortable that it's a bit difficult to make an appointment. Is this common? I guess I'm not sure the point of the person who answers the phone just to transfer me to a voicemail. I also had a recommendation for Dr Pesta. Both of these doctors seem to get good reviews online. Not sure what to look for in a doctor or where to start. I like …

I'm just starting the process for the sleeve and my primary care doctor referred me to Dr. Uchal. I'm looking for any reviews on him and his practice

Hello, I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO. They don't require supervised weight loss before approving surgery. I really want to go to the University of Chicago for a gastric bypass, but I've heard their nutritionist always requires some supervised weight loss before they'll sign off on the surgery. I'd like to avoid this because if that happens I may not qualify for surgery and I don't want to lose all that weight just to gain it back. Does anyone have any experience with U Chicago? Anyone ever get the surgery without supervised dieting beforehand?

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina for state employees. I'm only a few weeks into the research process but would love to know who has had surgery in my area, where and with what surgeon? Thanks!!!

Just wondering if anyone went to Fairview Southdale in MN also used Dr. Luis Laguna??

I'm meeting with Dr. Nwanguma for my first appointment next week. Anything you can share with me would be great. Thanks!

I'm hoping to meet people from Miami area that will be having their surgery at Jacksonville Mayo Clinic for support after surgery. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone past or present used them for surgery? I've read some posts here they make you wait 6 months before you're qualify for surgery. Just want to know you about your experiences so I can be prepared. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I ask because the sleep medicine NP has recommended I stay in the hospital until I am no longer on systemic narcotics, which I assume means a longer-than-typical hospitalization. I don't want to go crazy with boredom, so I'm hoping I can surf the 'net on my Kindle while I am there.

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Looking to find out how long it took to have your surgery from beginning to end. Also I have Tricare Prime South. Sent from my 5042T using the BariatricPal App

I've just begun the process of looking into WLS focusing mainly on the RnY bypass. I live in Hagerstown, and our local hospital, Meritus, has a program. When I looked at the website, the 4 doctors listed are all DO's. I know DOs go to med school just like MDs and have had personal experience with an excellent DO for my mom's oncologist; however, I didn't realize they did WLS. Anyone have experience with Meritus for this? I could also go to Frederick or Baltimore I suppose but having things closer to home would really help with post-op b/c I am not going to have any real support here at home and will have to rely on friends if I'm unable to drive, or have complication…

Opinions, thoughts, concerns...who has used him and what was the experience like?

Hi I'm just starting this process and am currently signed up for three different "intro" seminars at local hospitals. I've decided against one of them already but am now looking for information on Elliot Hospital and Catholic Medical Center (both in Manchester). Anyone have experience with them, either good or bad? Thanks!! Cj

Has anyone used Dr. Mitchell at Roper St. Francis, Charleston, SC? Exploring options. Thanks. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using the BariatricPal App

I was wondering if anyone has experience with Dr. Sergey lyass in Glendale ?

I had my first visit with the surgeon and i am excited that I am going to have the gastric sleeve surgery in July. I was surprised that the Doctor said I would go home the same day. Everyone I know that had this surgery stayed at least 1 day overnight. Has anyone gone home the same day? If so do you wish you had been able to stay?

hE SENT ME FLOWERS AFTER MY SURGERY i COULDNT HAVE BEEN MORE BLESSEDCAME IN 3X DURING THE WEEKEND TO CHECK ON ME LOVE HIM UPSTATE NEW YORK YOU NEED AND AWESOME DR HE IS THE ONE!

I need a new Dr that accepts Care Connect in New York, preferably Long Island. I had lap band with Dr Holovor and my insurance changed, and I am having complications.