Anyone else have Dr. Benedetto?

I just want to know about your experience with him. Some common ground you know? Im having my surgery on Valentines day. I hope to hear about your journey soon!

Liana

Also, What were peoples experience day of at the hospital? and what should I bring with me? I will be having the surgery at Salem Hospital (North Shore Medical Center). Thanks

I had Dr Benedetto. He is a nice guy. I unfortunately got an infection after my surgery so I was not very happy with that. I had to go back into the hospital for another week which was horrible. I blame it partly on him. I guess the camera was stuck inside me for a little while and he couldn't get it out. That caused the infection. Anyways....it's unusual for that sort of thing to happen. It was just my luck I guess. He is a nice guy but sometimes rushes you in appointments. I probably would have picked the other surgeon Dr Buckley if I had known more about the two.

Im sorry that you had a bad experience. So far Ive had a great experience with him and he was a recommendation from two of my other doctors but this gives me something to think about. I see hime tomorrow for an appt reguarding the Gastric Im having on Feb 14th. Anything you think I should have for him as questions are concerned? Thanks for replying to my post.

 I didn't have a ton of questions before surgery. Most of the questions I had came after. I would bring a list of questions with me to the appointments after I had the surgery. Don't bring too much stuff to the hospital because you are pretty out of it the whole time. I brought so much stuff that I never even used. I used my robe a lot because they get you up and have you walk in the hallways so that came in handy. I was able to get a private room because I requested one so I would do the same. The people at Salem Hospital were really nice so you should have no problems.

Hi Soxfan,

I noticed you live in Beverly.  I am the leader for the new Northshore OH Group.  I have them everyother week at The Herrick House in Beverly.  The next one is Sat 1/22 10am to 11am.

Please join me.

"Let's make this journey together"

Donna
(Skinnycat)