Groveport Barix and 167lbs

Hello, not long ago someone posted wanting to know about Barix and experiences. Well I had an open gastric bypass surgery on 3/2/05. It is now almost 13 months later and i have lost ( drummmmm rollllll) 167 lbs. I started at 326 and now i weigh 159. I am 5'2" and would like to lose 29 more lbs. I did like Dr. Viglianco, but was not completely satisfied with the male patient advocate or whatever he was. He had the surgery and now takes before pictures of you and answes your questions. He was not very friendly and was not much help. I may be a bit biased in my opinion, as i am a nurse and have high expectations of the care i should get. Also the petite Indian night shift aide/respiratory therapist was not very gentle. She changed my IV bag...something she is not licensed to do. She gave my mom a breathing treatment lying doown...a huge no no and she is a respiratory therapist. She tries her best, but lacked some common sense in my opinion. Definately have someone stay with you if possible. Overall the nurses were great, Dr Viglianco was excellent... but given my other experiences i will not be using the barix for my upcoming plastic surgery. Just wanted to share a straight and honest opinion. Good luck work the tool!

Hi Melody, I just wanted to say congratulations on your successful weight loss this past year. You have done great! I live in Grove City too & just wanted to say hi. Darlene

Thanks, I weighed today and i actually have lost 169 lbs. I would love to get to know you we live so close and i know so few people who have had this done. When was your surgery?

Congratulations on your weight loss. I had my surgery on November 29th and have lost 50 lbs. On my way, but a way to go. I live in Grove City, too. Lets all get together. Bobye

Congratulations Bobye, your doing great. We could form a Grove City Excersise team. That sounds great I walk often at Murfield park Smiles, Melinda

I love you handle "MeltingMelody" that is great. I would be interested in getting togeather and walking or riding a bike. I live at Holt and Alikre, but I'll go anywhere. Bobye

Hi !!!! Congrats on your loss. I had my rny at Barix on November 7, 2005. I have thus far lost 75 lbs. I did not care for the patient advocate guy either and let Barix know on their survey. He was of no use. He showed me his picture and that was it, he was in a hurry to leave. I had a pretty good experience after surgery, there was one nurse that was so great and yet there was another that was a total idiot. My surgeon Dr. Barber has left Barix, so now I have to see Dr. Bates for my check ups, she's not a surgeon. I feel sort of abandoned. I have been attending the support group at Barix.I would like to connect with more folks that have had the surgery, those who haven't are a bit clueless. I feel supported my co-workers, family and friends but not the same..............

It's been over 2 years since my consultation at Barix, but the patient advocate at the time (a woman) was completley useless. It seemed like she was there for socialization w/other Barix employees, and not for patient advocacy.

BObye, I live off Alkire and 665, just a couple miles from you. We could get together, i will email you privately. Anyone else in Grove City or close by want to join our Posse?? Have a great Monday Everyone