Have anyone been to NMCSD for their VSG surgery? Could you please tell me your experience?

Go to members and send a message to twoboysandagirl I believe she had her surgery done there. Oh - and she is at goal too!

Hello HoneyDue...I had surgery at NMCSD on Dec 6th. Dr. Gallus performed my surgery. The process (pre-op requirments) seemed long and unnecessary but now I see that I was very well prepared for the life changes that take place after surgery. The surgery its self went great and the care I recieved in the hospital was great. Because this is not a bariatric center I did find that some staff didnt know how to care for me or what my needs specifically were; but I did my homework and knew exactly what to expect. For example the morning after surgery they brought me a regular meal tray with pancakes and eggs. I had to ask them to take it away and when my nurse came in I told her, she made sure I got the right diet from there on out. I stayed for 2 nights, three days but only because we live 3 hours away and the doctor wanted to be safe. I really like Dr. Gallus but DO NOT like his PA Romero. She has NO "bed side manners" and acts like her patients are a pain in her side. You are required to see her a lot but after a schedulling stunt she pulled on me I will not see her again and only see Dr. Gallus....that being said I am 6 months out and dont go back for 6 months. Any specific questions I can answer...please let me know. I would be happy to chat.

Have anyone been to NMCSD for their VSG surgery? Could you please tell me your experience?

Thanks:)

Go to members and send a message to twoboysandagirl I believe she had her surgery done there. Oh - and she is at goal too!

Hi HoneyDue...I'm going to balboa later today for my consult. I have Dr. Gallus since he did my gallbladder surgery last year. How are things going on your journey?

Have anyone been to NMCSD for their VSG surgery? Could you please tell me your experience?

Dr. Gallus did my VSG in April 2011 and I could not be happier. My care was excellent and the program at NMCSD is the best. While it seems that the many tests and classes you must attend prior to the surgery are tedious unnecessary, I assure you they are not. I have lost 65 lbs, 10 inches on my waistline and gone from a bmi of 36 to 26. I no longer need medication for high blood pressure and I feel great.

Just stick to the program. If you try to outsmart the system, you will sabotage your own success.

In short........It's the best thing I ever did!

Good Luck!

Look at all us Dr. Gallus fans!!! I agree I think this is one of the best things I have ever done for my self and the program at NMC-SD was wonderful! I wonder if Dr. Gallus knows he has a fan club?