"Why did I decide to drive from Rhode Island, an hour's drive one way to have Dr Aranow as my surgeon? Read on to find out...rn<sp>rnMay 2005rnMy first impression of Dr. Aranow was a good one. He attended the seminar in scrubs and was very casual. I like that. He seemed young, but said, \"Yes, I'm old enough to be a surgeon! I'm older than you think.\"rn<sp>rnI knew that this man was the surgeon for me at that first seminar. His successful surgery rate, incidence rate and entire bariatric program (which he is the director of) is just top of the line.rn<sp>rnHe covered literally EVERYTHING about bariatric surgery, it's pros and cons, potential complications, positive outcomes, etc during the seminar. He has devoted 95% of his career in surgery doing just bariatric surgery.rn<sp>rnWhen I had my first meeting with him in his office, I was very pleased with both his bedside manner/personality, knowledge and overall time spent with me for that first visit. It was a Friday, and he was running late due to surgery, plus he was about to leave on vacation. He didn't rush our visit, and was very accommodating and answered all of my questions (though I didn't have many because he covers so much material in that informational seminar).rn<sp>rnFuture patients should know that Dr Aranow takes his role as bariatric surgeon very seriously and agrees to take you on as a patient for life once you commit to the bariatric program. But, he expects the same from his patients in return and demands strict dicipline in following the instructions that are laid out for you as a patient, for the rest of your life.rn<sp>rnHe is a busy surgeon with lots of patients, so, if you get frustrated with having to wait for your appointment once in a while because he may be tied up with a surgery, than don't bother with Dr Aranow. BUT, being a perfectionist in his surgeries is why he's so busy and successful. rnHe makes sure your surgery is \"perfect\" before he'll close you up. I would hope that he'd not rush my surgery just to get to office visits! It all works out in the end. Give yourself enough time to add in some waiting and to have your appointment and you'll be fine. This would be my only complaint about him, truthfully. rn<sp>rnDr Aranow and his staff highly emphasize the aftercare program. They make it known that they are a phone call, or email away with any questions and problems and are always very helpful.rn<sp>rnThe Middlesex Hospital staff are all very well informed and learned in RNY surgery and take good care of you while you're there.rn<sp>rn2006rn<sp>rnSince I wrote this review of Dr Aranow, I've lost 120 pounds and my husband has even had RNY surgery! I am still as pleased with Dr Aranow now as I was last year. I had a stomach complication (not WLS related) recently and Dr Aranow took good care of me. Though it's a bit of a pain to drive an hour one way to get to his office or Middlesex Hospital, it's the price I'm willing to pay to get the best care possible for someone like me who has altered insides!rn<sp> rnDr Aranow is always attending conferences and is learning new and improved ways to do RNY and LapBand surgery and how to care for all of us afterwards. I'm proud to say that \"he's\" my doctor!rnpjh"
