Looking for the most highly recommended gastric bypass surgeon

[debby1500 1]

Hello everyone, i would pls like recommendations for top top gastric bypass surgeons anywere in d country.. I am open to traveling .. thanks a lot

[Jill_Me 100]

I'm surprised that nobody has responded to this post. All I can do is tell you that as a registered nurse and gastric bypass patient I've been very happy with the program at Duke University, specifically Dr. Chan Park and his staff. I had been told by some colleagues that the preop and postop program of care is impressive. Based on what I have heard from others in discussion about the presurgery experience, Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery is likely to involve a more comprehensive and sometimes complicated process of assessment and training. I'm very happy with the results but wasn't totally thrilled while I was waiting to be approved for surgery. They did the right thing for me by forcing me to challenge myself prior to the surgery. Be wary of a surgeon that rushes you into surgery if there's a a big psychological reason underlying your disordered eating and/or self-care deficit (I said "if" -- not everyone is as hot a mess as I was/am still-sorta). People do travel from afar to have their surgery with Duke, I've noticed. It was out of the way for me but still no farther than my old work commute.

[ednadahina 0]

Hi I had mine on May 24th by doctor Dr. Sprunger in the Phoenix az area I stay in the hospital until Friday 26th and all I have to said is wonderful things about him. He is very strict in the rules but they are worth it. I'm already walking, sitting up or down, getting into bed or off by myself. I Harley felt any pain.

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[Melissa315 54]

Hi I had mine on May 24th by doctor Dr. Sprunger in the Phoenix az area I stay in the hospital until Friday 26th and all I have to said is wonderful things about him. He is very strict in the rules but they are worth it. I'm already walking, sitting up or down, getting into bed or off by myself. I Harley felt any pain.

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I LOVE Dr. Sprunger! He is a strict doctor but at the same time really ensures that you understand his expectations. I had my bypass done by him on 3/15/17 and am looking forward to my 3 month follow up to show off my progress and ask some questions!!

[B.Annie 290]

Hi I had mine on May 24th by doctor Dr. Sprunger in the Phoenix az area I stay in the hospital until Friday 26th and all I have to said is wonderful things about him. He is very strict in the rules but they are worth it. I'm already walking, sitting up or down, getting into bed or off by myself. I Harley felt any pain.

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I had mine May 24th with dr sprunger in Phoenix as well! He has a very type A personality which means he likes things to be perfect. And who wouldn't want that in a surgeon??


HW: 328 (02/21/17)
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[B.Annie 290]

Also, dr sprunger worked directly under the surgeon who invented the bypass. He was trained by him.


HW: 328 (02/21/17)
SW: 271 (05/24/17)
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[losing2live4Him 33]

Hi I had mine on May 24th by doctor Dr. Sprunger in the Phoenix az area I stay in the hospital until Friday 26th and all I have to said is wonderful things about him. He is very strict in the rules but they are worth it. I'm already walking, sitting up or down, getting into bed or off by myself. I Harley felt any pain.

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I am new here, and haven't been approved for WLS yet, but I have done all the requirements for preauthorization! I will be having Dr. Sprunger as well. My pre-op appt is June 6 with a tentative surgery date of June 16 (depending on my insurance). I am soooo ready for this, but also overwhelmed.

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[jdown 11]

I am going with Dr. McKinlay in salt lake City. The program is called Rocky mountain associated physicians, and they're one of the longest running bariatric clinics in the country (since like the 1970s I think). I really like Dr. McKinlay because he's very knowledgeable and understanding about the metabolic differences people with obesity have. Also, as a self pay patient, the pricing is lower than I was expecting (just shy of 17k). Another big reason I chose this program is because it's close to home (only 15 minutes), so it will be very easy for me to attend the monthly support groups and follow up appointments. It's good that you are searching for a highly trained surgeon, but don't forget about the conveniences of having the surgery closer to home.

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[sarajanedw 2]

Doctor Kristen Noonan at Abington Hospital, Abington PA. Absoutely great program and wonderful doctor. She has excellent credentials. I had my surgery 4/25 and am doing fantastic.

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[Savagegirl 97]

Dr. Bhoyrul at Olde Del Mar Surgical and his entire team are fantastic. The nurses and other hospital staff at Scripps La Jolla said I'd pick the best in San Diego.

[akaet 91]

I had mine done at Cedar Sinaid hospital in Beverly Hills Ca they have an amazing bariatric team. I had mine on 6/16 just came home last night. Dr Daniel Shouhed, MD is my surgeon.

https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Programs-and-Services/Weight-Loss-Center/Expert-Team.aspx

[debby1500 1]

You said u just came home.. was it done this yr or last yr?? Thanks again

[debby1500 1]

Guys u all re awesome, I really do appreciate all the feedback ...it helped a whole lot.. thanks thanks nd thanks again!

[RXRW 4]

Hi, hope I'm not too late.

Dr. Elan Witkowski at the Mass General Hospital Weight Center is phenomenal!!!

And having surgery at Mass General Hospital (MGH) is like nothing I've experienced before.

[RXRW 4]

I should add that the entire Team Approach lives from the Orientation class through Post surgery classes. I go see Dr. Witkowski next week to see how I'm healing and I have my Nutritional Group meeting about Stage 3 of the diet.