Easton Hospital Hospital

I had gastric bypass surgery 7 days ago and can not say enough about Dr. Aksade and the bariatric surgery program at Easton Hospital. The staff at his office were so friendly, patient and reassuring during my visits and many calls to the office to confirm all was in order before my surgery. I was a little nervous the day of the surgery and he and his assistant Mandy were there before the procedure. They were my cheerleaders - so reassuring and explaining everything that would happen every step of the way. His bedside manner and office demeanor were both exemplary, something one doesn't see in many physicians in 2011.

I am born and raised in the Lehigh Valley. I was born at St. Luke's, had my children and 3 other surgeries at St. Luke's. My family doctor recommended the Easton Hospital program and I thought I would check it out. I never looked back, and am very happy I chose Dr. Aksade and Easton hospital.

The nurses on the floor post surgery were top notch, too. I unfortunately only remember Lynette and Crissi, but they were all familiar with bariatric surgery patients and gave us tips on sleeping comfortably, told us how to get up and move about to minimize discomfort, something I never received before. Lynette really went out of her way and should be commended.

This program is a second chance to a new healthier life. The program itself is very informative. There is nothing you wont know when all is done and any question you may have they will know the answer to. Dr. Aksade is wonderful. He is knowledgeable and a confident in what he does. He is very nice. Like others have said he has great bedside manner. His office is very helpful and will always find a way to squeeze you in if you need to get in there. Mandy and Whitney are also to very great resources when going through this process. Any question they can probably answer. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to have this procedure. Dr. Aksade is the one and only surgeon I would recommend to anyone who is considering having the procedure done. The program is top notch and leaves no question or concern left unanswered. Thank you Dr. Aksade for this chance for a healthier me. You took great care of me and my family is thankful for that. Thank you, your office, and your program for everything.

The whole program is just wondrful. Dr Aksade is very thorough and has great bedside manner. Coordinator is also wonderful. I have had no problems and had a lot of education. I would recommend him to everyone!

Dr. Aksade, the program Coordinator Mandy, and Easton Hospital were great. The program is very efficiently designed to make the patient extremely informed of the benefits as well as the risks of the surgery.

The program encourages attendance at the support groups prior to surgery to ensure the prospective patient gets information right from the source: people who have had the surgery. The accomplishments and problems with surgery are highlighted. Nothing is hidden from you. Mandy encourages discussion of a post-op patients daily eating habits for those that are emarking on the journey and those that may need inspiration as they continue.
My mother (not very enthused initially with my decision to have the surgery) attended my initial meeting with Dr. Aksade. He answered all of our questions with honesty.

I continued on with the program requirements and had the surgery on January 25, 2011. Ann and the staff at Dr. Aksade's made sure that I met all of the insurance requirements and worked hard to get approval, even with last minute snaffoos.

I had my all of my pre-surgery tests and procedures at Easton Hospital. My experiences with those and the actual surgery staff were excellent. Everyone in pre-op to post-op were great. Nurses on the floor, especially Jill and Delia were very helpful in making sure I kept on track for my discharge.

I just came from a follow up with Dr. Aksade. I have lost 100 pounds to date. The staff was encouraging and made my visit very personal. Dr. Aksade has a calming and relaxed manner, all while being thorough in his exam. He doesn't make anything you ask seem insignificant.

Many thanks to all!!

Dr Aksade is a great guy and a caring Doctor, I had my surgery on July 12,2011 and Dr. Aksade and his staff were wonderful as I started my journey to weight loss surgery. The Bariatric Coordinator Mandy was wonderful,any questions I had she was there with the answer,the office staff was top notch,they really know there stuff. I am feeling great and so glad I took this journey with such wonderful people. Dr Aksade you are the best. Thank You and your staff. I did have Gastric-By-Pass and all went great.

Dr. Aksade is the best. His coordinator, Mandy and the Dietitian, Whitney do a great job of preparing you for you surgery. His office staff is top notch.... so friendly and helpful. You go into it totally prepared. The support groups are helpful and Dr. Aksade attends each meeting. The team is very available. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

When I first met Dr. Aksade, I liked him instantly. He has a great bedside manner and he is interested in what the patient has to say. Over time, my opinion of became higher, he is always there for his patient's any time day or night. His office staff is AMAZING, I have never met such a nicer bunch of ladies. He is all for aftercare and support groups, in fact he comes to all the support group meeting so his patient's or new patient's can ask him questions to eaze there minds. His aftercare program is awesome! Dr. Aksade and Mandy, make sure you know everything there is to know before and after surgery. He is point blank about the risks and benefits of the procedures he performs. On a scale of 1-10, I rank Dr. Aksade 11+. As for his surgical competence and bedside manner they are both great! I could not have picked a more better surgeon to help me through my weight loss decision.

so far so good, his staff is very helpful and supportive and the hospital staff is not judgemental. he is very open and easy to talk too which is a ++++ for being such a busy surgeon. Through this whole ordeal his staff s contacted me and I have "OVER" contacted them and they are always patient and answer all of my crazy questions. They hve given me my surgery date and im stoked!!!

MY SURGERY IS TOMORROW @ 1:15, SO I HOPE DOC GETS A GOOD NITES SLEEP. EVERY ONE INVOLVED AT EASTON HOSP HAVE BEEN SUPER,VERY SUPPORTIVE AND EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE.I FEEL AS THOUGH I COULD NOT BE IN BETTER HANDS,.A SPECIAL THAKS TO MANDY, ANN AND DR AKSATA, TO ME ITS IMPRESIVE THAT THE DOCTOR FINDS TIME TO MAKE ALL SUPPORT MEETINGS. SO IF YOU ARE FAT & SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED, PLEASE CHECK THESE PROS OUT. MIKE
O.K. I AM BACK ITS BEEN 3WEEKS AND 3 DAYS SINCE SURGERY. SURGERY WAS TOUGH ON ME BECAUSE I HAVE A BREATHING PROBLEM ;(OF WHICH I HOPE TO LOSE WITH WEIGHT LOSS) AND I WOKE UP STILL INTABADED -VERY VERY DIFFICULT. THE FIRST WEEK WAS HARD BECAUSE I KEPT GETTING STOMACK ACHES, THEY CONTIUED INTO WEEK TWO (PHASE 2). THEN DOC PUT ME ON PRYLOSEC AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE- I FEEL GOOD AND HAVE AN APITITE, REGAINING MY STRENGTH.
I REALLY CAN NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT DR AKSADE & MANDY AND EVERYONE ELSE INVOLVED .TRUE FRIENDS AND HEROS THANKS AGAIN..
NOW THE GOOD NEWS I AM DOWN 52 LBS TO 293 FROM 345. I HAVE GOTTEN RID OF ALL BUT 1 MED AND 2 PREVENTITIVE MEDS THATS 14 YES 14 MEDS GONE UNBELIVEABLE.
SO I MUST ADMIT THAT IT IS NOT EASY AT FIRST AFTERALL AS I AM REMINDED IT IS MAJOR SURGERY AND ALL MAJOR SURGURY HAS SERIOUS EFFECTS.BUT AFTER WAITING 3 WEEKS I CAN HONESTLY SAY I AM GLAD I WENT AHEAD WITH THIS AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING DOWN TO 175.

i just want to say thank you as this man is the greatest, he gave me my life back, i went to another doctor and left as i felt as if i was just a number, with doctor aksade he and his staff make you feel as you are family and really care about you, i went into my surgery alone as my family didn't think i needed it, but really i was not alone i had the doctor and his staff in the office and hospital behind me all the way, i have to thank everyone that was there for me, to many to list, but thank you i went into this june of 2009 around 380 pounds 60 inch waist had surgery on oct. 25 2009 and as of june 26 2009 i am 199 pounds and a 34 inch waist, if you are in the easton area please check this team out you will find they are the greatest people and family around again thanks kevin keyser