Question:
Anyone have (had) surgery at the NYC hospitals listed below?!?

I need to start the ball rolling by picking a place to start talking with surgeons..Anyone in NY go to Maimonides Hospital in Bklyn and/or Staten Island University Hosp where they have a Center for Obesity Surgery?!?! I want a place where I can get " 1 stop shopping " ..nutritionist, support groups...place where they will have gowns and supplies larger than XL !!! I need some seriouis guidance from any New Yorkers out there..come on out..don't be shy...    — Jackie S. (posted on August 19, 1999)

August 30, 1999
My name is Joe Vela, I work with Dr. Elliot Goodman,MD, a bariatric surgeon in Bronx, New York. If you would like to call me at 888-278-3438 I would be more than happy to send you information.
   — Joe V.