Magees Womans Hospital!

Hi! I am looking for anyone who had their RNY at Magees Womans Hospital in Pittsburgh PA? I would like to hear about your experience and would love to know who your surgeon was? I am seeing Dr. Giselle Hamad. I am about 3 hours from Pittsburgh but also would like to know about any support groups or meetings. I would not be able to attend all the time because of distance but support would be great when I would be able to attend. Thanks in advance. Loretta

Loretta,
I had my RNY surgery at Magee-Women's Hospital on 2/23/09 by Dr. Ramanathan. I had an amazing experience. The follow up care is absolutely amazing. They always answer questions,. No matter how many there are or how many times you call a day, they never seem annoyed or brush you aside.  On my surgery day, the nurses and staff did everything they could to make sure I was calm and felt OK about everything. When I woke up from surgery, from the time I was in recovery I knew that I was in good hands. I don't have one bad thing to say about the hospital or staff.
We actually started a Western PA Cooking/Support group. We're a mixed bunch of pre-ops and post-ops that love to laugh and have fun. The hospitals have meetings too, but I find it a lot more fun to connect with people outside of that. I think it's more relaxed!
If you have any questions or anything, PM me anytime!!!

Thanks Jena. That makes me feel really good.When is your cookin/support group meeting and where?

I am going through the program now as well.  I have been able to talk to a few people all of who loved the magee program.  I am working on my 4th month now.  Hopefully I will be able to go to the next cook and meet.  PM me if you want to chat. 


Selena

Thanks Selena. I am on my fourth month also but because I live so far away I am doing everything with my pcp. Do you have a surgeon yet?

I am going to see DR.C on the 26th of October it was the first day she had open.  I am thinking of switching only because she seems so busy I want someone who has a little more time. 

I was thinking of switching too. Dr. Hamad is having a baby so that means I don't see her till dec. Which means I won't have surgery till January. I would so like it sooner!!!!

I had my surgery at Magee on 5/25/07 with Dr McCloskey.  I really liked the treatment I had at Magee.  They do have a support group I think it is the first Wednesday of the Month at 7 pm.  I usually don't go to them.  I have lost 117 pounds and have 15 pounds to normal weight.

That is alot of weight! Congrats and thanks for responding.

Thanks and your welcome.