"My love for Dr Binembaum and the Bariatric Surgery Center at Monmouth Hospital in Long Branch, NJ continues to flourish. I had my six month follow up appointment in late December. Dr. B was pleased with my progress and recorded a whopping 55 lbs lost since my surgery in June. I was so happy with that report! But equally thrilling was the fact the in November of 2011 I had lost enough weight that I was able to have a total hip replacement (the first of two). Because of great information and encouragement given by Dr. B's staff (especially Samar Habiby mph, rd) my levels of all vitamins, minerals and the like made me a healthy and weight responsible candidate for the hip surgery. Dr Binembaum has shown great interest and care for me during my post surgery progress and I appreciate his directness and caution."
"I started with Dr Binenbaum in January of 2011. He took my Aetna insurance and it was the closest hospital to my home. I had no referrals other than insurance and did not know anyone who had been to see either him or his associate. With the first appointment at his office his team goes to work on you first. There is an education session lead by an RN about the different types of surgeries and what the requirements will be in general for testing and treatments before, during and after the surgery, as well as diet restrictions and possible complications. The one hour group meeting was very informative and helpful.
Then we were ushered into the waiting room to meet with the nutritionist, Psychologist and Surgeon. During that phase of the appointment there was some waiting as people had individual sessions with each of the three providers. It was a full morning but I finished before noon.
Dr Binenbaum was knowledgeable, thorough and quite careful about my care. He sent me for all of the tests that I was scheduled to have and the only blip on the screen was the wait time for my Aetna Insurance and the Hiatal Hernea that increased the surgery time. That increase in surgery time caused us to look at the IVC Filter for prevention of a pulmonary embolism. This complication postponed my surgery for a month until all of the necessary tests and procedures were done to keep me safe during surgery.
I had 5 incisions which are just red lines at one month out. I was in ICU for three days and was discharged from ICU without moving to the other floor. My pain was minimal and post op visits have been a quick in and out. Dr B. has always had time for my questions and concerns and I have done well with his surgery. AND I have lost 30 lbs in such a short time! I give Dr Binenbaum, Monmouth Medical and the Bariatric Surgery Center two thumbs up!"
