Mt. Sinai and Dr. Herron???

Hi everyone, I have an appt. to see Dr. Herron next week at Mt. Sinai. Does anyone have any experiences - good or bad - they'd like to advise me about? Also, any other doctor's you'd recommend besides the ones at Mt. Sinai? Also, although according to Dr. Herron's office I was on the "light" side (BMI is 35) - they said I was still a candidate because of the co-morbidities I have. I have horrible asthma, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, GERD, back pain that required 1 yr. of physical therapy, etc.. Thanks, and I look forward to getting to know all of you as I embark on this journey. Miss Emm

Hello Miss Emm~~ Here is a list of Drs with their patients comments! It's always a good idea to do as much research and become an informed patient. You are not alone on your journey to WLS, we are here if you need anything!! http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/showdocs.phtml Below is a list of questions, just in case you need it. Good Luck and post and let us know how your appointment went! Questions to ask your surgeon: ~~~ How many surgeries have you performed? ~~~ Success rate? ~~~ What type of surgery is best for me...VBG...RNY (Gastric Bypass) Distal or Proximal ~~~ Why do you suggest this type for me? ~~~ Do you staple or suture the stomach? ~~~ How can I prepare for surgery...Mentally... Physically!! ~~~ What are your Special instructions 2 - 3 days before surgery? ~~~ How soon can we schedule surgery?... Can I choose a specific date? ~~~ Does the hospital allow someone to spend the night? ~~~ Does the hospital have a Weight Loss Surgery Ward? ~~~ How long will I be in surgery? ~~~ Do you visit my loved ones after the surgery to tell them how it went? ~~~ Reasons the surgery may not happen after you open me? ~~~ How long is the average recovery time for...open...lap surgery ~~~ How soon can I...Shower...Do Water aerobics...Exercise...Have Sex...Drive a car...Go Back to Work. ~~~ What types of pain management do you provide...at the hospital...at home? ~~~ How many follow up appointments will I have? ~~~ Do You have support group meetings? If not....where do you send your patients as they are very important to attend....Before and After surgery! ~~~ Will I have an opportunity to meet with the anesthesiologist before surgery? ~~~ Does he/she have experience with heavier people? ~~~ Will I be on a ventilator? ~~~ Will I have a tube down my nose or throat, when I wake up? ~~~ Will I need a catheter? ~~~ Will I have drainage tubes in my incision...how many...for how long? ~~~ How long will I stay in the hospital...barring NO complications? ~~~ Do you suggest that I wear a binder? ~~~ Will I be experiencing hair loss....if so, what do you suggest I do. ~~~ What do you recommend to avoid vitamin deficiencies? ~~~ How many grams of protein do you recommend daily? ~~~ What do you recommend regarding the amount of sugar per food item? ~~~ How common is vomiting?...how can I try to avoid it? ~~~ What is your Food Plan for my new lifestyle. This should be discussed at length. ~~~ How does the insurance billing work? ~~~ What MEDS will I have to advoid after WLS...Why...Is this temporary or permanent? ~~~ What else will I need to avoid? ~~~ Do you have a list of everything printed up, so I can take it home today and make sure I understand everything? ~~~ Do you have a doctor on call 24 hours, in case I need to have a question answered after WLS?

*HIJACK* Hi Alice - I was just thinking about you yesterday. How are you?

Hey Renee~~I doing just great at almost 3 yrs out! I can SEE that your feeling the LIFE IS GRAND AFTER WLS........you look just beautiful!! You smile and dimples tell it all. Please post an update and tell us how your journey on the losing side has gone so far.

Hellooooooo You are one Lady ~~So Happy For YOU!!!!

Mt. Sinai is great. I have heard excellent things about Dr. Herron. I am currently seeing Dr. Kini ( he is great) there. The staff is great, especially Jennifer (nurse practitioner) and Amy (nutritionist). The staff was extremely informative and professional. I think you will be very comfortable and confident with your choice after you go for your consult there.

I have heard good things about him from a friend of mine that is a physician at Mt. Sinai. I chose to go to morristown memorial hospital in NJ. It is about 35 minutes from us down Route 287. I live in Rockland County by the way. I liked the doctors reputation and several other people had RNY there in the past. Who you are comfortable with is what counts. Ask how many surgeries they have performed. How many went from Lap to open during the surgeries and the mortality rate of thier patients. If you want the info for Morristown Email me and I will get you the info. Good luck on the start of your journey. Eileen

Hi Im using Dr. Herron and am very excited. He did the Bypass surgery for my cousin who has had fantastic results