Carrie T.
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Scripps Mercy Hospital (COE)
"The team prepared me for surgery was great- very caring, skilled and professional. I would also describe the vast majority of the nurses that cared for me post-op that way as well. I think they may be a little understaffed though, sometimes it would take a long time to get ice or fluids or to get the IV plugged back in after being up. They were always concerned about my pain level and encouraged me to use my morphine pump as needed."

Leo Murphy
"My first impression of Dr. Murphy was formed at a Pacific Bariatrics seminar he spoke at in Sacramento. He was very thorough in explaining the procedure and the possible complications. He was careful to explain the steps a patient can take to minimize the risk of complications in a way that made a huge impression on me. He described what it's like performing this surgery on a patient that has been exercising vigorously and eating lots of protein, versus someone who has not. He said if you exercise in a gym for a minimum of 4 hours per week and eat lots of lean protein, your tissue will be like "shoe leather." He said that's what he wants to sew on because when the tissue is strong and firm there is less chance of leaks and hernias. I really got a lot out of Dr. Murphy's talk and it got me off to a good start my preparation. As luck would have it, when Pacific Bariatrics called to set a date for my consultation I was offered Dr. Murphy as my surgeon. I travelled to San Diego and met Dr. Murphy in his office. He asked if I had joined a gym and if I was eating my protein supplements. I told him I had and he was pleased that I was already doing what he asked. He was also seemed pleased that I brought my husband to my appointment, as I got the impression that Dr. Murphy is a big believer in patients having a strong support team. I will be having my surgery in six weeks, so I cannot comment on that experience yet. My overall impression is that Dr. Murphy will take the time to explain why it is SO important to eat protein and exercise hard in a gym, but you'd better do those things if you want to work with him. Because of hearing Dr. Murphy talk at the seminar, I knew that these are not arbitrary requests (like other surgeons make, such as loose 10% of your body weight) but he wants you to do these things for very legitimate reasons and it has motivated me well!"
About Me
Woodland, CA
Location
50.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
01/15/2003
Surgery Date
Apr 15, 2002
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