Newbie from Lexington

Hello all! I'm just past the 4th month of the 6 months medical weight loss required by my insurance company for RNY.  I've had my blood work, endoscopy, and been green-lighted by the shrink. I feel good that I've lost 27lbs in that time, but I've worked so hard, I feel like it should be more, lol. I'm sure I'll have tons of questions as time goes on, and also hope that I can be of some support as well. For now, my first question is...anyone had theirs done at St. Joe East in Lexington?  Who did you choose as your surgeon?  I know a lot of nurses and nurse anesthetists, and all say Nightbert or Greenlee.  What do you think? Thanks again! Becky

HI!!!   welcome aboard!!         I did have my RNY at St Joe's East and though I really think all the Dr.'s there are great I choose Dr. Steiner!  ANd I have to say I made a great choice...there are many on here that have been there and we all have our favorites and all 3 Dr.'s are very good, and very qualified....I just like Dr. Steiner  for what specific reason I dont really know..but he has been great!!   I have called at very odd times and he has been ever so polite and ever so helpful (as has all the staff at st. joe's)   Good luck on whom ever you choose.....I dont think you could go wrong with any one of them...just make sure its right for YOU...met with them all if you want...thats what they are there for.....and go with your gut!!     GOOD luck on your choice and your WLS!!!!!!  

i had my wls at st joes east i picked dr steiner  and he is great im very happy with him im a year out and my starting weight was 228 and im down to 110 pounds  good luck

Thank you for your responses.   Did you choose Steiner after interviewing him, or what?  How did you made the decision?  I'm big on skill as well as bedside manner.  They don't have to talk down to me, just be nice when being truthful, if that makes sense.   And I feel very comfortable with East as the hospital.  My entire family (no lie) have worked for East or "Big Joe's" in one capacity or another.  My husband currently works at "Big Joes" but has been at East before as well.

Just a small tidbit of information when searching for a surgeon..look at his training and credentials then compare.  For example Dr. Steiner is a fellowship trained bariatric surgeon.  He is also the youngest of the group which tells me he is most likely the best in laparoscopic surgery.   testimonials from other patients of course plays a huge part as well.  Remember when meeting a surgeon you have every right to interview him.  Ask questions about his stats, etc.  Most surgeons are very open about that.   good luck! Brenda

Welcome to the boards Becky! I am a patient and St. Joes East; so welcome fellow SJE'er! My surgeon was Dr. Steiner and I don't regret for one second having him as my doc! He has a fantastic bedside manner and has admitted he is very anal about the care of his patients. When I first met with him, I was impressed by his candor and his ability to immediately make me feel at ease with my choice. I did ask him if he had ever lost a patient on the table. He was honest with his answer and told me he did lose one and why. He explained the risks and that he will do 110% in making sure I'd be in excellent care. He kept his word as I've had ZERO complications! My surgery was done lap and my scars are completely healed and hardly visible. On my husband, you have to really look to see his. (he too had WLS with Doc Steiner) I like all the surgeons at SJE, but am partial to the doc. I'd go with him. :) Good luck and if you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Dee