Ellis Hosptial Bariatric Center NY?

Jimbo749 · June 19, 2008

Has anyone had any experience with the center at Ellis Hospital?

I am scheduled to attend the weight loss seminar there and was wondering if anyone had any inside information. I have been there before to visit a nutritionist but never met any of the doctors or surgeons.

dralee26 · June 19, 2008

I'm in the process of planning my LB surgery with Dr. Ingram. I went to a seminar at the beginning of May. I really liked Dr. Ingram when I went to the initial consult with her. Her office staff is super friendly and very cooperative. I have my LB surgery scheduled for September 4th. I can't wait. I have been looking forward to this lifestyle change.

I'm in the process of going through all of my testing to gain surgery clearance. I know I won't have any problems since I was referred by both my PCP & gastro.

jacci2 · June 19, 2008

Hi,

I have Dr Panemanglore! And I'm scheduled for surgery Aug 27th! Come join the support group meetings! Send me your emails and I'll email you when are having them. They are very helpful and you will get to know people in all stages!!!

jacci

dralee26 · June 19, 2008

My email is dralee262004@yahoo.com. I work really screwy hours right now, so I'm not sure if I'd be able to make the meetings. But I'd love to attend for the support.

stampinmom4 · August 3, 2008

I am going to the Ellis Bariatric Center as well and I love it. My surgery is scheduled for Spetember 9th with Dr. Ingram. She is great I really liked her whe I met her at the first visit. If you want to have your surgery sooner than later pick Dr. Ingram rather than Dr. Clarke as he is harder to get into. I love the office staff. Also the nurses on the floor where you have your recovery are great as well. My mom just had her surgery on August 1st with Dr. Ingram and she is doing great. :biggrin:

Seeker1214 · August 4, 2008

Stampinmom4 how long did it take to get your surgery date? I too am doing it at Ellis and I will be going Aug 21 for the orientation.

jacci2 · August 5, 2008

Well, it's hard to actually say how long it will really take. They give you a tentative date and then you start going through the testing they (doctors and insurance) deem necessary. But my dates were soemthing like... seminar on Apr 11 and tentative date of Aug 27. But i have had some problems along the way with pulmonary stuff... so it won't be. But they also say that they don't put into the insurance company until you get everything done.... all he testing... and whatever your insurance company needs for the approval.

I hope that kind of answers your question. I don't mean to be evasive, it's just that it's hard to really say... okay.. 4 months from now... it's just not that simple...

Good luck on your journey!! I hope you don't have any bumps!!

jacci