"My stay there very pleasant, except the radiology department. Less than 24 hours after OPEN RNY, the Radiology tech told me I would have to lay on my stomach, side and back-flat on the metal table for my leak test. Then after I absolutely refused a stomach position, She said ok, just lay on your back then on your side. Up I went onto my back. Then she said, No you need to start on your side. The pain was intense turning back and forth. Then the radiologist came in and said, No I need her on her back. I cried throughout the entire thing and none of them expressed one moment of concern. Don't let them push you around. Talk to the radiologist first, before you even get on the table!"
"I had my 1st surgery consult with Dr. Ferrari yesterday 2/7/02. I found him very easy to talk to and very calming. He answered all of my questions and took the time to make sure that I understood every phase of the surgery and recovery. Blanca, in his office is wonderful. I have some co-morbidities that aren't particularly uncommon and by themselves aren't that great a risk. But, put them all together they spell "high-risk". Therefore, not for the insurance, but for himself, he has ordered a whole battery of tests. I really like that. Because of my high BMI and Co-morbidities he prefers to do the procedure "open" instead of "LAP". He says that Laps take longer and he doesn't want me on the table for an extended period of time. So far, all of my impressions have been good. "
