Winthrop Surgical Associates - Long Island NY

[rayb70 47]

Has anybody used them for there surgery. I am currently 5 months thru my 6 month weight requirement as well as all my testing is done. Wanted to hear about anybody's experience with them. Thanks in advance.

[JT2002TJ 170]

I am using them, and am 2 weeks away from my 6th weigh in. Dr Hall is my surgeon. So far I am very happy with the group. I live in Nassau county, and work in Suffolk county, so I picked them because they have offices in Garden City (close to my house) and in Patchogue (close to my office).

I also have everything completed except the last weigh in. The waiting game...

Edited August 11, 2017 by JT2002TJ

[rayb70 47]

Dr. Hall is my surgeon as well. I have been very happy as well. Been attending the support groups at the Garden City office on Wednesday night when they have them. I am the opposite of you I live in Suffolk and work in Nassau so its very convenient that they have office in both places.

[JT2002TJ 170]

Nice. I like Dr. Hall, seems like a nice and very smart guy. You will have a little hike getting home from the surgery (I guess depending on where you live in Suffolk, and if it is rush hour). I live 10 minutes from Winthrop hospital.

I have attended one group meeting at the Garden City location and one in Suffolk. I will start attending more closer to my surgery date (whenever I get that date). There seems to be the same information here, where I can weed through and learn from the comfort of my computer/phone. I knew most of the information discussed prior to going, but it was really nice to see the samples and have physical handouts with best options for protein/fluids/clears.

For me, I think the best benefit to those support group meetings will be post-op. This is where I can be in a room with people who are going through the same healing process.

[JT2002TJ 170]

Oh, for example, I was able to hear about www.insurenutrition.com here. They were able to arrange mail delivery of monthly Vitamins and 4 boxes (18 shakes per box) of Premier Protein shakes. My insurance covers this at no cost, so every month I get 5 boxes in the mail, and I never have to pay for my shakes.

I'm not sure I would have heard about this at the group meeting (or if I did, it was information overload, and I missed it).

[rayb70 47]

Oh, for example, I was able to hear about www.insurenutrition.com here. They were able to arrange mail delivery of monthly Vitamins and 4 boxes (18 shakes per box) of Premier Protein shakes. My insurance covers this at no cost, so every month I get 5 boxes in the mail, and I never have to pay for my shakes.
I'm not sure I would have heard about this at the group meeting (or if I did, it was information overload, and I missed it).

That's great I have to look into that. I have been trying different Protein Drinks and stuff now trying to get ready. I have been to 4 of the support groups at garden city. Actually can't wait to be able to attend the post op ones. Finally nice to meet somebody one here that using the same surgeon.

[barney116 10]

Just had my first weigh in on wed. Made all of the pre op drs appointments. Im using dr brathwaite. Staff is wonderful.

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[rayb70 47]

Just had my first weigh in on wed. Made all of the pre op drs appointments. Im using dr brathwaite. Staff is wonderful.

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Great to meet another person. Best of luck on your journey. The staff is definitely great. Always reachable and have answers to all my questions.

[JT2002TJ 170]

They do have a great, very friendly program that seems like a family. I am glad I went with them, and am really looking forward to getting through this!