"At first I went I met Dr. Lirio I was a bit concerned. I had heard about how hard he could be with his patients. And he does pause at times when he is explaining different procedures to a person. My surgery was suppose to be done orginally in October and was postponed till Feb 10. I believe that Dr. Lirio KNOWS very well what he is doing. It did concern me that he seem to have many patients and not enought time to see them all. You do not want a worn down surgeon. His staff at the office assisted me much. Expecially when I feeling anioux or blue. Sally always has a smile and a bright outlook for me and could always seem to brighten my day. Chris was very informative. Paula well she knows her job well and is very good at organizing so many patients that past throught the office. Hmm not that I could say I like alot LEAST about Dr. Lirio, I wanted the best and I got it! John Berman has been working with me and always takes time to see how I am doing and explain different aspects of the surgery and after the surgery to me. Both of them emphasis AFTER to extremes, I am still learning the steps I need to know in my aftercare and if I have any questions they try to address them ASAP. They do have a Bariatric support group there, which seems to be getting better in some ways as time goes on, many of the other patients do come to the group and when they are able to share with anyone who asks questions or has any fears or concerns. They are highly open and honest and I enjoy getting a variety of answer from people that are just starting their journey till the point they are currently at now. I did suggest that the nutritionist and other speakers come in alot more. I also suggested that the nutritionist see a patient when they first come into Dr. Lirio's care, then a few weeks before surgery and then last but not least while they are in the hospital, always leaving time for future visits IF needed. And I am going to suggest making bariatric pillows for the ones that will be going into surgery at a later date.
Dr. Lirio was very good in explaining his concerns and the health risks that concerned my case. I know he would not have done the surgery if he FELT I was not ready for it!
His surgical competance was much better then his bedside manner... he took some getting used to in that sense.. Overall I would go to Dr. Lirio again and again for surgery or any bariatric needs he could take care of!!!!"
