Does anyone have an opinion or faccts about the safest surgeion or hospital in NJ. I have started the pocess with Dr. Abkin out of JFK in Edison, NJ. Thanks

I'm having my surgery with Dr. Karl Strom and he is 1 of the best. I'm not just saying that but it is well documented. Dr. Strom works out of Moutainside Hospital which is now part of Hackensack Univ. Medical Center and the hospital is also considered a center of excellence when it comes to WLS. I did years of research and visiting different surgeons before I made my decision to use Dr. Strom. He's so down the earth and his staff is just as great. I can call the office 3 or 4 times a day with questions and they are so helpful (minus the attitude!). Good luck to you!

Thanks, I will look into that. It is such a big decision. I am going to a couple of seminars this and next week. I will check to see if he has one anytime soon.

I second Dr. Strom. He just did my sleeve on 10/16, also did my band 7 yrs ago, no problems with either surgery. Staff is great, care is great. No complaints

I second Dr. Strom. He just did my sleeve on 10/16, also did my band 7 yrs ago, no problems with either surgery. Staff is great, care is great. No complaints

I used Dr Strom for my lapband Dr Fresco did my revision to sleeve!! I love them!!

Hello. I was sleeved by Dr. Samir Patel of Atlanticare. He was excellent both before the surgery and after. The nurses at the Atlanticare hospital were phenomenal. If you would like more info google the dr or pm. Good luck in your quest.

I second Dr. Strom. He just did my sleeve on 10/16, also did my band 7 yrs ago, no problems with either surgery. Staff is great, care is great. No complaints

Do you go to the meetings? If so are you going tonight?

I had my sleeve done by Dr Fresco at Bayshore Hospital on 11/21.

Nothing but positive things to say about the Surgeon and the facility.

I'm down 50 lbs in 2 months, with absolutely no issues.

I had Dr. Schmidt in Paramus NJ. I usually wouldn't recommend anyone but I had noooooo problem with my sleeve. No pre-diet needed. Good luck

Strom's office is amazing. Also, Bayshore is an amazing hospital. So clean.

@@donaboss I am being sleeved by Dr. Schmidt on 12-29. I was just wondering how you are doing now! =)

@@donaboss I am being sleeved by Dr. Schmidt on 12-29. I was just wondering how you are doing now! =)

I was sleeved by Dr. Schmidt 5 months ago. Doing great. Good luck tomorrow. This is the best thing I ever did and looking forward to reaching goal in 2015. Just follow the process, rest and don't weigh yourself until you go in for your 1 week follow up.

I had mine done at valley in ridgewood by dr marc Bessler

He operates out of NYU and is chief surgeon there 3 days a week and 1-2 days at valley.

Fantastic experience.

Valley is a coe for bariatric surgery as well

I'm scheduled with Dr Strom 1/26. Relieved to hear good reviews. Thanks !!!

1/5/15 sleeve w dr ariel ortiz tijuana mexico cssh paid 6500 everything was top notch excellent care i have had no pain at

I agree with @@Jersrose43 about Valley. I had Dr. Bagloo, but also have friends who went to other surgeons from Valley and none of us have had any complications. The hospital is amazingly clean, the staff are all cheerful and pleasant, and the surgeons are absolutely amazing.

That being said, a surgeon is a very personal choice. I went to meet a few before I decided on Valley and it was just kind of something I knew in my gut that it was the right fit for me. I feel that, if you are still shopping for a surgeon, maybe you should keep looking until you find one you know is the right choice. Remember, you will be working with these surgeons for LIFE after surgery is over, so it needs to be someone you trust and have a good rapport with.

Good luck!