HELP…finding a doctor
Hello everyone…
I need some help. My doctor who was supposed to provide me with the name of
a surgeon to give me a consultation ended up not knowing one. So now I’m
back at the beginning. Has anyone had the LAP RNY done in the Philadelphia,
PA area? I prefer to have it at a big hospital so that is why I’m not
looking in the South Jersey area. If there is no one please tell me how I
can go about finding a surgeon on my own. Are there web sites that you can
look up a doctor?
Thanks,
Christine
February 29th, 2004 at 6:10 am
Christine,
I know you said you wanted to have your surgery in a big
hospital and so are looking to Philadelphia. I felt the
same way…I am from Burlington County, NJ. I, however,
chose to go to Cooper in Camden. Its really the only
hospital in SJ that I personally would trust with such a
major procedure. I used Dr. Gus Slotman. He is really
excellent. He heads up the Surgical Critical Care Unit
so you know he is prepared for any unexpected surgical
complications that could come along. He’s also very kind
and supportive. I had my surgery on Dec. 10 and have
lost almost 80 lbs. I’ve had no complications
whatsoever. My stay at Cooper was great (considering it
IS a hospital lol). I had my surgery open but Dr.
Slotman does do them lap. Even with it being open, my
incision is only 3 1/2 inches long and I’d say about 75%
faded now.
You don’t say where you are from. Philadelphia has
wonderful hospitals and caregivers, but I just wanted to
let you know about my experience. I feel I had the best
of both worlds…I avoided the travel and parking hassle
of going into the city and still got the best of care.
If you have any questions at all, feel free to contact
me. Good luck to you!!
Donna in NJ
Open RNY 12/10/01
Dr. Gus Slotman
-78 lbs