Did anyone have surgery at Good Sam Hospital in Suffern New York?

I have a few questions

Me!  On 12/3 with Dr. Rivera.  Ask away!

That is who I am using.... I am just starting my process now and super excited.  If I am responsible for anything do you know if good sam makes you pay it all up front? How was your recovery? I have had 3 c sections and gallbladder out I am wondering if it is worse then any of those

Dr. Rivera is fabulous!  The office is fantastic and i love that they have such support with the nutritionist after surgery.  I was responsible for $3200 at a Good Sam.  I am on an 18 month payment plan of around $172 a month.  When you get the bill (which doesn't come right away) just call billing and say you'd like a payment plan.

i had some issues with the anesthesia so the first 3 days were rough with nausea and headache.   But I had 2 c -sections and had problems recovering from the anesthesia from my 2nd one.   Recovery from the sleeve was much easier than the c-sections.  There was a little soreness around the incisions and I was exhausted for a few weeks.  I was off my pain meds after a few days and wasn't even taking Tylenol.     I took 2 1/2 weeks off from work.

Im loving the sleeve!  Feel free to ask more questions.  

You just made my night lol. I was up and out of the bed same day with all my sections so I am hoping that will be the case with this surgery. I know everyone is different just praying for the best. What is the best protein shake? 

I have a few favorites..

premier protein chocolate

Unjury Vanilla with 1tbsp of PB2

Syntrax Nectar Chocolate Truffle  with 1 Tbsp PB2

i loved Unjury chicken broth when I was on liquids

I had a revision there too with Dr. Weiss (same group as Dr. Rivera and I was up and out the next day.  The nurses were great as were all the OR staff.   I had a minor problem during the night but the nurses stuck around and checked in until everything was ok. 

I ended up being responsible for closer to $5,000 but that was because of my co-insurance.  And when I called to ask about the fees that Dr. Rivera charged for his assistance (apparently their insurance requires that a second surgeon be present in case something goes south) they ended up just waiving his charges, which was nice.  And they were very willing to set up a payment plan for me. 

My only complaint was that they were running terribly behind, but I guess you can't rush surgeries.  Any other questions just ask.

I am glad everyone had a positive experience. I am really happy to hear I will not have to pay it up front!!!