"the RN's were very pleasant and responded quckly toany requests, especially pain. The Hospital was clean and comfortable. The only thing I found strange was that none of the RN's ever did "head to toe" assessment of me during my entire stay....never listened to my lungs, not even my belly after abdominal surgery....I thought that was really strange...."
"By far, this has been a wonderful experience and I can't say enough good things about Dr. Abkin or his "crew". The decision to have WLS was not one I made overnight, as a matter of fact it has taken several years of research, observation, thought and prayer. I was fortunate enough to have an "insider's" opinion of Dr. Abkin as I worked as an RN at MMH and took care of his postop patients for a few years. I can say that Dr. Abkin is a skilled, dedicated and extremely well educated surgeon. I cannot imagine entrusting my life to any other. That being said I have to also commend Dr. Abkin's exemplary staff in both his Florham Park office and JFK Fit for Life office in Plainfield. I have never met a group of people more dedicated and genuinely interested in my success. From Joanne (receptionist) who CAN DO ANYTHING and does it with a smile and a joke, to Trish and Pat, Dr. A's nurses who are knowledgeable and caring. I could not have hoped for better and know that if I have a problem they are merely a phone call away. Dr. Abkin strongly urges his patients to adhere to the post op guidelines and really urges us to attend support group which is a testament to his dedication to our success. He's not the kind of surgeon who merely does his part and detaches from his patients. He wants us to be healthy, happy and knows that it takes a team of specialists to give a patient the well rounded support they need. I am forever grateful to "The Team" for this new lease on life"."
