Dr. Gintas Antanavicius (Dr. G.)

I have an appointment with Dr. G. on 4/3/09.  I can't find anything about him on the website.  Has anyone had surgery with Dr. G. or had any interaction with him?  All I see is posts for Dr. Bonanni.

Dr. G did my surgery and I can't praise him enough.  He even came in to see me in the hospital on his day off because I was having problems.  He also has his own website if you want to check it out:

drgbariatricsurgery.com

The photo doesn't do him justice though...he's really handsome!!

Thanks so much Sandie,  That makes me feel better.  I got this website from Dr. G.'s website.  When I clicked on Dr. Bonanni's name a ton of info. came up about him.  Once I get to know Dr. G. I will have to encourage him to complete his profile.  How did you feel about the surgical staff?  I read in the binder of info. that once you get checked in they give you something to calm your nerves.  When I had surgery a few years ago they didn't give me anything.  Surgery was running behind I was a mess.  When I had several of my other surgeries they alsways game me something to take the edge away.  I am most afraid of that intravenous line in your neck, ugh.

The central line they put in your neck was not painful, not as bad as some IVs I've had in my arms, and they don't insert it until after you're asleep. But every time I turned my head to the left when I was sleeping all the alarms went off.  I didn't need anything to calm my nerves, but the staff were all excellent, they spent a lot of time trying to figure out how I could wear the hospital ID band without it causing my skin to break out.  My surgery was right on time, but my room wasn't ready when I was done and I spent about 6 hours in the recovery room waiting.  They kept the pain meds coming, so it wasn't too bad.

Dr. G's staff are FANTASTIC and I love them all.  I hope you are coming to the monthly meetings at Abington Hospital.  They're the 3rd Tuesday of every month and always interesting and informative.  Many of the attendees have not had their surgeries yet. 

Feel free to ask me any other questions you might have.  I worked as a nurse myself for many years, so I can answer things from both sides of the scalpel.

 I hear he is very nice!!! If you were at last weeks support group he was a guest speaker. I also know how you feel! I have Dr. Kolff at this practice and can't find anyone either!

I don't know anything about Dr. Kolff but I have nothing but good things from this practice.  I am planning on being at the April meeting.  How far in the process are you?  Will you be attending the next meeting?  Good luck.  Barb

I had my surgery last November so that makes me 4½ months out.  And I certainly expect to be at April's meeting so look for me there.  I usually sit down in the front row, for no particular reason.

Hi,   I had surgery on03/23/09 by Dr,Antanavicius better known as Dr G.He is a terrific surgeon .I was operated on 03/23/09 and was home drinking stage2 liquids without difficulty.I had a lot of pain at ist but now I am on Tylenol,Theone thing I can tell you is to grt your pain med near hospital as sone pharmacies don't stock it and some won't tell you as fear of robbery.Do not have any hesitation in having Dr.G do you surgery.good luck and keep in touch. i have another friend that had her surgery on03/25 and we are going to the April mtg at Abington .I am on facebook  Dianne Roberts just put a note regarding Dr.G

Hi,  I am scheduled to have surgery on May 18th.  Dr Antanavicius is my Dr as well.  I am excited, nervous and many other things in between.  What type of surgery did you have? 

My father had his lap done by Dr. G and loved him.  Everything went beautifully and Dad has nothing but praise for him.  So much so that I am now working with Dr. G towards having a DS!