Philadelphia area peeps...where did you have your surgery?

BARIX (LANGHORNE) W/DR. NEIL MARYMOR

Had my surgery at Barix, Langhorne...  Most people love the surgeon they choose. . .  the choices you have are both good ones according to people I've heard say they went that route.  From my experience, I would say all who've had the procedures done at Barix were happy with the surgeons and the care received; it was one of the first Bariatric only facilities around and it is not a hospital, so less chances of post-surgery infection, the care you receive there is wonderful, before, during and after, as well as the support groups that are held there 3x a month.  We have a Saturday group that meets each First Saturday of the month, at 11 a.m., until 1 p.m., often there is a breakout for those pre-ops and newly post-ops to have their own little group, then there is the pre-op support group which meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., and lastly, there is a post-op that meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month, again at 7 p.m.

Please feel free to attend our groups, they are open to anyone who needs/wants support, though technically, the nutritionists can only offer their services to people who've had their surgery at the facility.  You can also purchase supplements, protein, dietary before and after the meetings.

Good luck on your journey, hope to see you around.

Laureen

I also had Dr Meilahn at Temple.....really did not deal with him very much, other than the surgery of course...mostly with the office and their support system. Had surgery Monday (he overslept, came in 1.5 hour late :/ ), went home on tuesday evening....glad it all went ok.... Good luck!

Thank you!

How are you feeling two weeks out?  Were you in a lot of pain?  I'm getting nervous!

Debbie

I felt as I thought I should feel....I'm in the medical field myself but have never had any medical issues or surgeries, I personally know 4-5 people that had bariatric surgery and picked their brains + a LOT of research! Everyone's pain tolerance differs....immediately post-op I thought "is this it? Piece of cake!"   You'll have a PCA pump where you can self administer pain meds, morphine.....about every 6 minutes if you need it....i did use it, about once/hour, but each time i did i became nauseated and spit up....switched to Dilaudid with same results....I wanted to get out of bed sooo bad.....it helps with the gas they inflate your stomach with....surgery on monday, went home tuesday eve around 6pm with Tylenol/codeine, so much better to manage pain without nausea....do not overdue it once you are home... rest, recover, WALK and SIP!!!....So to answer your question...yes it hurts, after all they are poking holes (6) and moving and cutting your insides.....doable and manageable? yes, def...would i do it again? at this point yes.....  highest wt 245 in november 2012, 226 on 1/14 day of surgery, went home at 233 (iv fluids, gas) 217 this morning......I guess I won't be a speedy looser, than again, i did not gain 120 pounds in 1 year!! Looking for long term success.

Being nervous before surgery is normal, for me it got worse as it got closer...."Am I sure? can'tI try harder without surgery? Can't I just do it? what if something goes wrong?"  I just kept telling myself that anxiety was normal, that I researched it well and I had higher risks by remaining morbidly obese than with surgery....48 hours prior I kind of reached inner peace, said my prayers and went thru with it!

I had Dr Fernando Bonnani at Abington.  He was great!  I would highly recommend him.  At the support groups I hear good things about DR G too.

I have a friend who had Dr Meilahn and she also said he was great.    So now I just made you more confused since I have nothing bad to say about any of the docs.  lol