Rex Bariatric Specialists Hospital

I met Dr. Sharp at the lowest point of my life. I was 54 years old, overwhelmed, exhausted, morbidly obese at five foot one well over three hundred pounds. As I got bigger my life got smaller. I never expected the impact that followed after meeting Dr. Sharp because I had given up on myself. My husband was determined that "if they could put a man on the moon, there had to be a doctor that understood obesity." We interviewed two other practices before we went to REX Bariatric Specialists and met Dr. Sharp and his partner Dr. Peter Ng.
Dr. Sharp was different right away. As we sat at our Bariatric Seminar and learned about the disease of Obesity, so many of the situations that I wrestled with daily such as non-stop hunger were explained and I began to feel myself breath. At the end of the surgeons' presentation, they had a patient speak so we could all hear about life after surgery and ask questions. My husband leaned over to me and said " They get you." I was still guarded but we had an early morning appointment with Dr. Sharp the following morning and I knew I would know when we were finished.
The next morning we came back to the practice and I was armed with my notepad and questions. My criteria were: surgeon, support, and education. I needed to know how Dr. Sharp and his practice would commitment to me, what kind of support, for how long and would they educate me over time? Dr. Sharp came in the room, sat down( no laptop) looked me in the eye, and said: " Cathy I want to help you, tell me your story." My husband and I were in that office for a while. No one had asked me any questions in years or looked at me. I walked out of that office with an emotion that I had not felt in so long that I actually didn't know how to explain it at first. HOPE. Dr. Sharp and his staff did everything they told me they would and so much more.
It has now been over eight years and I have experienced a lot of life since my surgery. My world is so different than that morning I walked into Dr. Sharp's office but he is no different. Dr. Sharp is a man of high integrity and always a positive word that lifts my spirits no matter what my situation. I worked very hard with him to lose all of my weight (150+) and I have stumbled but recovered to keep it all off. Having weight loss surgery was the hardest and best decision I have ever made with the help of the best surgeon, a husband that would not give up on me when I did, and the grace of God.

I had a great stay :)

I had a choice of two hospitals for my gastric bypass surgery. Based on personal experience, I chose Rex Hospital. I had not made a mistake! I wanted for nothing. The first night was of course, the most difficult. There was a nursing assistant there that really was dedicated to my comfort. He saw to it that anything I needed was tended to very quickly. The entire staff was wonderful, from the orderlies to the head nurse. No wonder Rex is a bariatric center of excellence!

I spent 2 nights and 2 days in Rex Hospital and I had the most amazing nurses! The were always smiling, always helpful, caring, sympathetic and around to help. My room was private and had a ton of space. The bed wasn't the most comfortable, but it was sufficient.

They were basically our "cheering section" and always were so positive when we were out walking around and complimenting me on doing a good job, having good color in my cheeks. I couldn't have gotten a better team to help me and I am so grateful for them!

My experience at REX Hospital was awesome! I had some of the best nurses. Very glad I chose that hospital.

So far I have had two separate visits to REX hospital and will be having my RNY surgery there on the 28th of June. For my EKG appt and my Preop workups, the staff has been nothing short of STELLAR on both visits. Very helpful and quick to accommodate my size with larger chairs or wheel chairs so I didn't have to walk with my cane. I feel very confident about my up coming surgery with REX hospital and I am sure it will be just as my last two visits have been ~~ Excellent!!

I have nothing to give Rex but highest praise! My stay there was wonderful! The staff was awesome! I recommend Rex to anyone who is thinking of weight loss surgery.

Overall, my stay was excellent. Bed side manner and helpfulness of staff was incomparable. No complaints!

The nurses and Techs were wonderful!! Once I rang the call bell for something, they were there within 5 minutes (if that long). Everyone was so friendly!! I can't say enough!!!

I love Rex. I especially love that all rooms are private. Unfortunately I have had to use them for several procedures & would do it again in a heartbeat. (Hopefully I won't need a hospital again, but in the event that I do I would not hesitate to use Rex again.)

When I was at Rex for my RNY, my blood pressure dropped enough to concern the nurse. She notified her supervisor who in turn called my surgeon. He in turn contacted a cardiologist at Rex. Instead of me being wheeled down to the cardiologist, the hospital actually had someone come to my room to bring the machine do testing right in the hospital room. I did not even know that was an option so I have a new found respect for everyone that was involved in this situation.