Valeriu E. Andrei MD Bariatric Associates Bariatric Center
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I just wanted to post a little about Dr Andrei and his staff. It has been about 18 months since my lap band surgery and I am down aprox. 80 lbs. do have my ups and downs still it has been the best experience of my life. The staff is always there to help and advise me. Even thouigh I live out of state I have recomended many of my friends to Dr Andrei and they are just as happy as I am. It is worth the traveling. I hightly recomend Dr Andrei to anyone who is contemplating surgery
I contemplated weightloss surgery for many years.Investigated many dr. The minute i came into Dr Andrei's office i knew I was in the perfect place to get my surgery even though Ilived out of state and it took me an hour to get to the office. Everyone was nice and informative. as my surgery approached I was so well informed and so ready everything went so well. I am 2 weeks post op and the office still calls me everyday to see how I feel and if I have any questions. so far i am down over 20 lbs never had to take any of the meds that were subscribed. It was the best experience. and I would highly recomend Dr Andrei and his practice
FROM THE MINUTE I WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR I FELT LIKE I WAS AT MY FAMILY'S HOME FOR A HOLIDAY. THE GIRLS AT THE FRONT DESK TO THE STAFF IN THE BACK ( ANDY, SHANNON & PAMELA ARE ALL EXCETIONALLY AMAZING.
MY ENTIRE EXPERIENCE EVEN THE DAY OF MY SURGERY AND MY STAY AT THE HOSPITAL A NICE EXPERIENCE.
DOCOTR ANDREI HAS CHANGED MY LIFE DRAMATICALLY. I WANT TO THANK HIM PERSONALLY FOR GIVING ME A NEW LEASE ON LIFE.
Danielle
My review so far: friendly dr, he talk clear to you, also he spend a lot the time to saw you the risk of the surgery, his office staff is very friendly.
I'm 100% positive with his work, and also I recomended to few friend of mine.
Also I'm so happy with the result I have so far almost two year after the operation.
Again it's been just over a year since I had my surgery and I have lost one a hundred pounds. The staff and Dr. Andrei are the best people to deal with ! They truely care for you and progress in your weight loss for ever long it takes.
I was introduced to Dr. Andrei By my brother. He had the same surgery done over two years ago,and had told me how much he was happy with the doctor and his staff. So that was the start of the process to my surgery. I also am very pleased with the doctor and his staff, in every way possible. They all act in a professional matter all the time. If any questions come up they have the answers or get them for you very quickly. Again im very pleased with Operation , the Doctor and his staff, I would recomend him to anyone who would what to have this done.
My experience with Dr. Andrei was awesome!! He was kind and pleasant and so was his staff. I am 20 years old and have been over weight all my life he took his time and really thought about what was best for me and my life style . . I had surgery 6 months ago today and i have lost almost 100 pounds. Dr. Andrei and his staff made this such a breeze i would recommend him to anyone who is ready for a life changing experience. He also did my mother's surgery and she couldn't be happier. Dr. Andrei and his wonderful staff are truely God sent, they worked a miracle for me they can defiently do it for you.
A.Stamper
1/21/12
My bariatric experience has been good. I had surgery Dec. 2009. The surgery went well and I felt like I received top quality care. I have not reached my goal weight as of yet due to personal reasons, which is dissappointing. I've found that the key to success with the lapband surgery is to remain diligent in regular adjustments and incorporate execise!
I haven't posted in a while, but here is an update - I am 9 months post-lap band surgery and doing great. I am down 105 pounds since my highest weight one year ago!
Dr. Andrei's staff continues to be extremely supportive, responsive, and caring. I'm here for an adjustment today, which I didn't actually need because of my progress, and Dr. Andrei called my progress "record-breaking"! Gotta love a compliment from the doc himself!!
Whenever I have called the office with questions or concerns, I have received prompt responses and am made to feel that I am genuinely cared about. My lap band experience has been a journey...sometimes easy, sometimes challenging, but most important, a positive learning experience for me. I think the most important lesson I have learned is that the lap band is a helpful gadget, but it certainly comes second to making proper, healthy choices. I have learned to change my eating habits for the better, and instead of relying on the band to do all of the work for me, it "kicks in" and reminds me when it needs to. I have only had 2 adjustments so far - one for my initial fill, and one to release the restriction slightly. Right now, I feel that I am at a good point, but I know that if I ever feel the need for additional adjustments, the staff at Dr. Andrei's office will be willing to work with me. It is so important to maintain frequent communication with the office. I look forward to continuing on this journey to a healthy lifestyle.....and continuing to shop for smaller clothes!! :-)
Hello all! This is my first post on this site after surgery. I came in for a follow-up appointment today, and I was asked to set up a profile on this site.
I started my LAP Band journey in November of 2010. I was referred to Dr. Andrei's office by a good friend of mine who had great success with Dr. Andrei and the LAP Band procedure. I went into the process with some doubt, and a ton of questions. I was very impressed after my first consultation with Dr. Andrei's team in November. My first visit to the office took about 3 hours, and I met with several of Dr. Andrei's staff, including Pamela, the nutritionist, and the doctor himself. I left that day still not knowing if the surgery was right for me, but was definitely interested in learning more about it. Over the next several months, I went to all of the nutrition classes, and had all of the medical tests done. I figured - if nothing else, I was getting all of my body systems checked out. As the months progressed, I realized that the surgery was the right move for me. I was tired of being overweight, uncomfortable, and unhappy with myself. It wasn't until a few months into the process that I really started changing my eating habits, as I wanted the post-surgical transition to be as smooth as possible. I was able to drop about 20-30 lbs prior to my surgery date. The nutrition classes were excellent! By attending the classes, I learned so many details about nutrition that had never entered my mind before.
I had the LAP band surgery on April 18, 2011. It went very smoothly, and I didn't experience anything beyond the usual post-surgery discomfort, which wasn't bad at all. I am only one week post-op now, and I've already lost approximately 30 pounds from all of the pre and post-surgery dieting. I should be ready to move onto soft foods very soon, and then after that, back to "normal" foods. That makes me laugh - because I am hoping that my eating habits never are what they were before I started this process.
So far, I have been nothing but pleased with Dr. Andrei's staff. They are organized, meticulous, efficient, and have always answered all of my questions in a timely fashion. In addition, they have dealt 100% with my insurance company, and I have experienced no hassles or inconveniences from my insurance provider. I was appreciative of all of the follow-up calls that I received to check on my condition in the days following surgery. I work most closely with Pamela, the nutritonist. She has always been courteous, warm, engaging, and willing to answer my numerous questions about proper dieting. It's odd - I never cared about nutrition before, now it's something that affects my daily life.
One week post-op, I still have so many unanswered questions. Will I continue to be successful? What will it feel like once my band is filled? Will I be able to enjoy food again? Am I going to have some rough days during this transition? I try to take it one day at a time, and realize that whenever I need support, I have a great staff here to help me. So far, I'm not regretting my decision to have surgery at all. I hope my success continues, and I plan to take full advantage of the excellent support that Dr. Andrei's office is always willing and able to give.
Hoping to keep you all posted as time goes on.....
My experience was wonderful. I've learn how to eat again, and leave certain foods alone. The surgery was not bad and the recovery period was not llong at all.
I have lost a significant amount of weight. It is coming off slow which is ok with me. I rather do it slow then fast.
The staff at Dr. Andrei afre just wonderful. I have never had such caring staff treat me before. The follow up phone calols from Andy after surgery were caring and welcome. The whole staff is just unbelieveable. This is the only place i would go for this type of surgery.
It has been almost 3 years and so much has changed. Because of my healthier life style and weight loss I am happy to say that one year ago I was able to donate a kidney to my husband and save his life.
When we found out that I was a match for the transplant, my first call was to Dr. Andrei. He calmed me and told me that I had been through the tough part of my journey and that because I was healthier now I would be able to donate. He even told me that he would be on call should I need him during the surgery.
If you are ready to make the decision to go have a procedure for weight loss, Dr. Andrei and his office staff is the only way to go !
It took me 2 years to make the decision to have surgery and the opinion of 3 doctors. I am so glad I waited. Dr. Andrei and his staff are an incredible group of people and have made my experince wonderful. I am now looking forward to a thinner, healthier life.rnrnThank you Dr. Andrei for giving me back the ablility to spend quality time with my family!!
Dr. Andrei and his staff are amazing! My surgery went well, and they are with you every step of the way! Dr. Andrei and his staff care about their patients, they are friendly, and are always availble when you need them!