Cooperstone gone?

I received a letter today from LIJ Syosset Hospital stating Dr Cooperstone is no longer with the bariatric team...anyone know what happened?  I haven't seen him in about 2 years, my insurance changed and didn't cover office visits....anyone know what happened? 

Thanks.  My 4 year anniversary is coming up soon....just remember how different my life was 4 years ago than it is today.  I stabilized my weight around 210 or so and a 36 inch waist.  Still a far car from 270 and 48 inch!

 

I got the same letter.  It came as quite a surprise! :)  On the bright side though, I was impressed that I was still considered one of his patience because the surgeon I had does not think of me this way!  Thank you Dr. Cooperstone if you are reading.  I'm glad you were there when I needed more advice and opinions.  You steered me in the right direction and I should have chosen you to perform my gastric RNY...my only regret is the surgeon I chose :(  I made the best decision under the cir****tances at the time.  I'm sorry to see you go.  I hope it was for a step up and/or rellocation. 

I had my lap band done at LIJ syosset by Geiss, but I had a co worker who had RNY by Cooperstone and I know there was a big mess up. I am not sure if that is the reason since it was 4 years ago. But he left a surgical instrument in her and it started to rust and rot away at her instestines....