Anyone have or gonna have surgery at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady NY?

My Dr. is Dr.Ingram, my surgery is schedueled for April 21st. I am excited but nervous. I'd love to chat with others in the area.

Hi Marlene,

My name is Jason from Athens NY. I had my rny bypass last Monday. Being nervous is human. I can tell you that you will come out a whole new you. Good luck and pm me anytime.

Jason

I had my surgery Feb 13,08 at Ellis, being excited and nervous is normal - but rest assured you are in great hands.  The staff at the doctors office is great.   Everyone at the hospital was super, I had a very good experience.   Having a positive attitude helps as much as following doctors orders.   Feel free to send a message anytime.  

Good luck , the time goes fast and what a journey!

Michelle,

You look great!  I guess you must be getting all your exercise chasing your grandbaby around.  I am assuming that you are feeling as great as you look.

Jim

Hello,
I had my surgery at Ellis on 1/12/09. Dr. Panamanglore is my doc. I love him and the office is great. Kim is very helpful!
I am down 52 lbs and have no regrets! It was a piece of....cake...Mmmmm cake!
I have to say...I feel wonderful and am doing good with eating a bit of anything I want. I have not eaten breads,cookies and other forms of junk. I haven't even felt like I am missing them. Your tastes do change post op. THere are things that are good for you that you want to eat and the other stuff you used to eat...you don't want now. It is funny how it works.
I never really drank the protein shakes. Haven't found one that I really like.
WOW! You only have a few weeks!
Good luck and keep checking the forums!
Lisa

Hi there,

I had my surgery at Ellis with Dr. Clarke almost one year ago.  It has been quite a year!  The staff at the Bariatric Center is wonderful, Sally at the front desk is a great resource, so is Ann.  I don't know who does Dr. Ingram's scheduling, but you will get to know her very well. 

When you are at Ellis they will take wonderful care of you.  Everyone was great.  Hopefully you will be home by noon on the 23rd.  The first couple of weeks are the most difficult, just trying to find out what you can eat, but within a couple of months you will have settled into you new life. 

Good luck, if you have any questions, send me a message.

Jim

Hello!!  I'm having surgery at Ellis on May 1st with Dr. Clarke!  I'm so very excited, only 1 month to go.  They put me on all shakes starting today, time to get serious!!!  Can't wait!  Best of luck to you!!

Hi everyone & thanks for replying to my post. I added each of you and would love to chat more. When is a good time?

Wanted to pop in and  say hi- I 'm looking to have the Duodenal Switch at Adirondack medical center(they dont do the DS at Ellis or Albany).  I also wanted to mention that the support group I went to all had wonderful things to say about Ellis' Bariatric program.

Hello,

How did everything go?  I had my surgery a little over a year ago with Dr. Clarke, and hernia repair with Dr Ingrham last week...she was GREAT!!!  Auctually I had my surgery the same day as you...mine was at like 2pm...so I am sure it was right after you...I hope all is okay!  I am home and feeling good!  Good luck and get a hold of me anytime...I go for my follow up with Tim tomorrow!