Long Island Community Hospital Bariatrics Hospital

Dr. Pryor seemed young. One of the first things I asked her was how many surgeries had she performed. She assured me she was well qualified. Dr. Pryor seemed competent and well informed about the surgeries and my impression has not changed over time. The staff at Duke has always been very helpful and knowledgeable. The aftercare program at Duke is very thorough as is the preoperative care. I feel very lucky to have gone through this system. After much research, I am not sure I would have chosen any other group that did not have the same type of program. The structured aftercare program consists of a 3 week, 3 month, 6 month and yearly followup appointments. They of course, offer other appointments if needed. At each of these appointments you meet with a doctor or PA, a nutrionalist, and a psychologist in a group session that is very theraputic and helpful. The risk of the surgery is very well stated in several forms that you are required to read and sign off on. The physcian will also speak to you about the risks and complications. Overall I can not say enough good things about the surgeons at Duke. I felt comepletely at ease with the entire program. The Hospital stay could have been better. I would advise anyone having the surgery anywhere that someone stay with them overnight and throughout the day(s) while you are in the hospital. The nurses can not or will not help you with getting up and down and it is so important to begin walking as soon as possible. The day that you begin taking in fluids is a busy day for you and it helps to have support of family or friend to lend you a hand. Of course these are just my personal feelings about the situation. I have heard many others comment that they stayed alone and did just fine.

She was very nice, didn't treat you like a second-class citizen. Office staff has been great. The seminars they request for you to attend are very informative. I suggest going to several support groups so you can get to know some of their staff and some of their other patients.

I was a little apprehensive about Dr. Pryor when I first met her, as I had hoped to have Dr. Grant as a surgeon (an older, more experienced physician at Duke). These concerns were immediately alleviated when I met her at my preop. Her professionalism and concern about my care was incredible. Once in the OR, I continued to be amazed by her calmness and eventempered manner. After the surgery, I was taken aback by the lack of pain I had. The pain meds were available but completely unnecessary after the first day. The aftercare program at Duke is first rate and was something that gave me a great deal of confidence in their program.

Nice, Helpful, she knew what she was talking about.
stayed the same
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Dr. Pryor is very engaging and pleasant from your first impression. But after talking at length with her and meeting with her, she is just so informative and down to earth she is more like a friend from college than my doctor. I was very impressed. She was to the point, blunt and has a good sense of humor. I love that in a health care professional!! My surgery went beautifully. She did GREAT work on my belly! Scars are almost completely gone only 6 weeks after surgery!
Duke WLS are very staunch about aftercare including regular return visits and psychiatric care. I think that is why they have such great success.
5 STARS ***** Dr. Pryor. Thanks for my new life!!

Dr. Pryor is very informative and personable. She made me feel no question was a waste of her time. After the surgery I did have something going on. It wasn't surgery related though, none the less Dr. Pryor was right on top of it and I was really impressed!. The staff was very congenial.Never lacking for a smile or a kind word, effecient in their task as well.Laughing....When I think back I remembersaying to myself she sure looks young :0). I believe future Patients should know the years of knowledge that are backed by all the surgeons that represent Duke WLS. The after care was just as it should have been. I called and the responce was just a few hours later. The information booklet we recieved covered everything about home care and possable problems that could occure.Duke WLS has an excelent after care program. I just had my 6 month checkup which includes a conceling visit too.The risks of surgery were covered in the mandatory first seminar meeting. You also meet the surgeons at this time.overall I would rate Dr. Pryor and the rest of the surgeons as well educated, experienced surgeons in the field of WLS. I really have to say both were above my expectations.

She was a wonderful surgeon. She has an excellent bed side manner and is very thorough. I was very blessed to have her. She explained everything very well and made sure I was comfortable. I can't stress enough how great she is!

Dr. Pryor has been absolutely awesome. She is always warm and friendly and very detailed in everything she says and does. My family was very impressed with her while they were here for my surgery and looked forward to speaking with her each time.

I have my first pre op appointment with her on Jan 28, 2004. I did meet her at the seminar and I was very impressed with her. She was very knowledgeable about the surgery and I am not at all worried about her as my surgeon.

Dr. Pryor is terrific. I would recommend her to anybody. She's caring and sensitive and straightforward. She specializes in laproscopic surgery, and has done the procedure many many times. She visited me twice a day while I was in the hospital, and took a lot of time to discuss things with my husband immediately after the operation.

The practice she belongs to has a very structured pre and post op care program. On staff there is a PA, a psychologist, and a dietician who all work with you to construct a plan for life.

The risks of surgery were reviewed with me on multiple occassions. They did not want you going into this without knowing what any or all outcomes could be, but they weren't gruesome about it.

The office staff is very competent and keep things moving along. They told me it would take appoximately 90 days from the time I submitted my application. 87 days later, I was on the operating table.