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I am 1 week post-op, and no matter what I drink or how slowly, I get bad gas pains that rise to the band and make me feel like I am having a heart attack. I also have the runs non stop. Has anyone with this problem been able to overcome it at this stage? Funny how no one ever mentioned all these problems to me before the surgery.

Bertha is very good, confident and a pretty good bedside manner. They make you see the nutritionist and go through a psych before hand, so you are well prepared for the changes. The only issue I had was the return of phone calls from the staff, they never called back once and yook some time on another occasoion, but I will let the doc kow on 4/11 when I go back for my post- op appt. Bertha and Abkin train all the staff that they work with in any hospital you use, but I must recommend St. Peter's if it is possible for you. It is immaculate, and the staff makes you feel good, my neighbor used them at Morrstown and he loved that hospital so I do not think you can go wrong. They came recommended to me and I would openly pass on that recommendation. You feel very confident in Bertha's ability and his manner.

Hi Leah, I was banded on 3/25, and I have the same problem. Has your situation resolved?

Hi, I had the Lap Band on 3/25 using DR. Bertha from Florham Park, NJ. Are you considering the same doctor?