Question:
Does anyone know a Dr. in NYC/NJ who has alot of experience in dilating post RNY?

I have had 2 unsuccessful attempts at dilation with a gastroenterologist I was referred to by my surgeon. He has little or no experience with gastric bypass patients. Frankly, my surgeon doesn't have much experience either. I need to be dilated or at least see a doctor who can give me a reasonable course of action - my surgeon would prefer that I stay with puree (already 6 months post-op) and maybe have surgical revision when I'm totally weakened from starvation. I've lost 130 lbs. in 6 months. He gave me grief for munching on a cracker. I'd like to see him put up with this himself. Can anyone recommend a doctor in NYC or mid-Jersey that has experience and compassion??? Thanx!    — Jane M. (posted on October 11, 2001)

October 11, 2001
Jane, I feel so badly for you. I know of a man in my support group that had the same kind of problem. I do not know the Dr's name but I know he said the Dr was at either north shore or LIJ. I think his name may be something like Schwartz????? He is supposed to be an expert in the field and has had success dialating many bypass patients...he has some special tools. I hope this can at least point you in the right direction. Good luck!
   — Kathy831

October 11, 2001
Check out the drs. at Mt. Sinai in Manhattan. Their wonderful website is surgicallyslim.com.My dr. is Dr. Herron. You can email him there and he will tell you if he does it or maybe tell you who can. Good luck..Love Your Guts!
   — BOOMASMOM

October 11, 2001
OK....I assume you are talking about your bottom. I had this done anout a year ago and I am still pre-op. Dr. Weinstein is on 72nd and York Ave. He was a great guy. Very patient and understanding anf always returned phone calls quickly. A gastro doctor is Dr. Ammaration 84th bet 5th and madison. He reccomended my surgeon and he works with him alot(he does the WLS patients endoscopy). Good Luck!!
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