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has anyone had bariatric surgery at bayview medical center?   has anyone also had dr.kimberly steele as their surgeon? sweetheart59

I had surgery at Bayview.  I did not have Kimberly Steele as a doctor but she visited me 2 times while I was there, I am assuming in place of Dr Schweitzer.  I liked her a lot.  She appeared very smart and compassionate.

thank you terih for replyin to my  post.  how was everything? the service and all?   sweetheart59

Hi, I had my surgery with Schweitzer at Bayview. My stay was great! The day nurses were great and the night nurses were even better. Everyone was helpful. I do not know anything about Dr. Steele but I am sure she is on the same level as Dr. Schweitzer and he was the best! Amy

hi amy, thanks for the information   sweetheart59

My stay at Bayview was excellent. I would probably rank it up with the best hospital stay ive had anywhere.  Their bariatric wing is new with all new private rooms.  I was told by someone while I was there that Dr. Steele was in the same "group" as Dr S. and that she trained with him.  

Dr. Steele is my surgeon though I haven't had my surgery yet. So far, I've been impressed with her. She spent tons of time talking to me and then in another meeting w/ my parents, explaining everything. I am seeing her again before surgery to talk over some other questions I have. She seems to care alot about her patients getting the right type of surgery for their situation. I know two other people that had surgery with her and did wonderful so far. Let me know if you have any other questions.

hello nicole, thanks for the imformation. i might not be having surgery now. the psych doctor said that i cant have the surgery unless i have a support person. i was so disappointed today when she told me that.  thanks nicole.   sweetheart59

Sweetheart, don't be discouraged!  I know that Bayview has great support groups, because some of our friends here belong to them. I belong to the GBMC support group for RNY patients, and it's a wonderful group. You might also consider forging a long term bond with a therapist for after surgery. There will be a lot of mental, emotional and physical challenges to face, and a therapist can help guide you through them. Even if your friends and family aren't gung ho about you having surgery, those who love you will be there for you post-op. So, talk to either the psych practitioner you already met with, or find another and discuss your options for post-op support. You do need it, but there is more than one way to find it. I doubt an online support group would be enough to satisfy your practitioner, but I know my therapist was very happy that I had OH for support, and is always impressed when I bring new information to her that I have learned here.

lots of people have had trouble with that lady. i forget her name. I actually went to another doctor, a man, who was recommended by the center and had no trouble. you might want to get a second opinion from him. just call the front desk and ask for the other psych evaluators name.