My lapband surgery is scheduled for November 5. I was wondering if anyone has any comments about the quality of care at this hospital?

I was banded last week, 10/23/07, by Dr McKeen at Good Samaritan in San Jose. I was very well cared for by every member of the staff that I met. They do a lot of these surgeries and are very supportive and skilled. I really can't say enough good things about everyone from the admitting clerk to the anesthesiologist and the pre-op/recovery nurses.

Good Sam was selected as a bariatric "center of excellence" by Blue Cross, whcih had a lot to do with my decision to have surgery there. But after I started looking into my choices, I became really encouraged by all the extras they offer for ongoing support (free support groups, classes, forums, etc.)

Good luck!

Thank you for letting me know how things went for you at Good Samaritan Hospital. You put my mind to rest and I can now go there feeling a whole lot more comfortable about what to expect. What a relief.

I too was banded by Dr. McKeen at Good Samaritan Hospital. The care was excellent as well as Dr. McKeen. It is also nice to have the support group there. Good luck.

I was banded on august 26th by Dr Mckeen at good Samaritan, and all

I can say is put your fears to rest!!! I was very frightened as well, but was immediatly put at ease by the entire staff!!! I was so well taken care of by Dr Mckeen, and was also paired with a wonderful

nurse specializing in bariatric aftercare.