"This was a wonderful hospital. The staff was very caring. However, they were not experienced in gastric surgery. I even had the cafeteria try to bring me a regular shake and not a shake regarding my surgery. The nurses were very un-informed regarding my procedure and 99% of them never heard of the gastric verticle sleeve. When having my UGI after surgery the technician was telling the other technician that that was were they had reconnected my lower intestines. Untrue .. I didn't have the RNY. Then I was made to drink the barium which contains a soda like material which I cannot swallow after the surgery and naturally I threw it up. I should have gone to Weston, Florida for the surgery since they have a whole program from the time you walk in the door and complete followup. I only chose Naples because it was close to home since there were so many doctor appointments before and after surgery. I should not have clouded my judgement on distance and should have gone with the best care. I have had so many questions since but thank goodness for this site. Also, the NUT didn't even know about this site. That's so wrong. She should have been the first to tell me to join!"
"I have been very happy with the care from Dr. Liberman. He was voted (again) one of the top ten doctors of SW Florida. His bed side manner is not the best but when it comes down to the surgery he is the best. His nurse is absolutely wonderful. She encouraging and caring. rnrnI never did receive a diet directly from my doctor or nurse. I was always referred to the NUT. She was not the bright tack in the box and did not offer solid advice. I would never go to her again. She is a very nice person don't get me wrong, but not helpful in the least bit. She told me things that I already knew from when I went to the NUT for a year for insurance approval. She never gave me an outline for foods after except to have lots of protein. She never told me how much protein or which was the best except for Carnation powdered drinks. They are not the best, maybe good tasting.rnrnMy dr never went over the risks. He had his secretary do that for him and then of course I had to sign the wavier. rnrnHis main concern was if I was a good candidate for the surgery and if I would have any complications after. He is a very caring doctor and is extremely competent and knowledgable regarding the surgery but overall I should have gone to Weston."
