John Hopkins support

I just read the post asking about Dr S (I didn't want to butcher his name!) and I am interested in the responses to that question but I haven't heard anything about John Hopkins after care and any support groups. Anyone have any experiences, good and/or bad about this program?? Thanks! Sue

Hi Sue I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE MAIN HOSPITAL DOWN TOWN BUT JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW DOES HAVE A SUPPORT GROUP THAT MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AND THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING ANEW GROUP IT'S IN THE PLANNIONG STAGE. KAREN DUNCAN

Sue, I had my WLS done over two years ago with a different doctor at a different hospital so I have no first hand experiences with the program itself although I met with the Dr. there before having it done. However last week I had my Tummy Tuck (finally) done with Dr. Shermack at Bayview. I still have drains and the pain meds aren't working but I liked Dr. Shermack and the job she did very much. But I was not at all impressed with Bayview nor the staff there. I was far from impressed with the cleanliness of the room (especially the bathroom), I was not able to get them to find me something I could eat. Meals were all starch and sugar and my request for them to at least find me a banana were met with unresponsiveness and indifference. They do not seem to understand that not everyone wants everything to taste sweet. Even the iced tea was full of sugar and when I explained I do not drink sugary drinks I was told no problem they have it with fake sugar. Gross I just wanted some plain iced tea with NOTHING in it. Explaining the drug requirements were not much better, I was given painkillers in jel caps after trying repeatedly to explain that they would not dissolve or do anything, which they didn't. Hopefully the people dealing with WLS are better trained and the facility better maintained. Cheryl