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John Maguire
"<p> I've researched several surgeons in the Greater Dayton area, and the one that kept coming to the top of the list was Doctor John Maguire. I chose him because I was unable to find anyone who had a bad experience with him or his staff. So far, my personal assessment would agree with that. Of course, this is my personal experience... your "mileage" may vary. :) <p> After my initial (group) consultation with him, my impression is that he is quite knowledgeable and seems thoughtful and sensitive to those who are morbidly obese. He's also been doing gastric bypass surgeries for over twenty years, and I definitely wanted an "experienced hand" to do my surgery. <p> Doctor Maguire's staff has also been very wonderful. Everyone is very friendly. Kim is the person who handles the insurance processing, and she has made me feel that I am the only patient that she's handling! <p> Both Doctor Maguire and many of his former gastric bypass patients emphasize the aftercare program. They stress the fact that it is critical to the patient's continued success, and I'm confident that I'm in good hands. My experience with this surgeon is everything that I'd hoped for so far! <p> Of course, I will update this report as I time goes on, particularly after my surgery. <p> 11/12/2001 UPDATE: My surgery date was moved forward by three days! I was told that this was because Dr. Maguire needed to be out of town around the last day I would be in the hospital. He apparently does not like to be away with patients still in the hospital. Shifting my date forward will allow me to get out of the hospital and be home for the weekend before he'll be gone. To me, this whole event indicates a level of thoughtfulness and caring that makes me even more glad I chose Dr. Maguire for my surgeon. <p> 12/11/2001 UPDATE: I had my lab tests done on the 6th of December at the hospital where the surgery will take place. All in all, it was not that bad an experience. There was ultrasound imaging done on my stomach and gallbladder, two chest X-rays, an upper G.I., a urine sample collected, several blood tests, an E.K.G., some arterial blood gas work, and some pulmonary tests/excercises. Of course, I had to run through my personal and family medical history a few times, too! <p> After the tests, I had a physical performed by Dr. Maguire. It was not much different than the initial examination done by a family physician on your first visit: I went through my family and personal medical history with a medical assistant, and she also went over a pre-surgery checklist of "do's" and "don'ts", the consent form that I had to sign, and a breakdown of what I will/can/shouldn't eat following the surgery (immediately after and for the first three months following). <p> After that discussion, Dr. Maguire performed a physical examination... listened to my chest, checked my pulse, checked the glands in my neck, and showed me where (and how big) my incision would be. He then fielded all of my questions (I had about five), and that was it! "
About Me
Miamisburg, OH
Location
56.4
BMI
RNY
Surgery
12/17/2001
Surgery Date
May 01, 2001
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