"I felt Dr. Binenbaum and his staff were totally dedicated to my success in my journey of having bariatric surgery. I thought of it as a program. I am a researcher by nature and knew what I was going to be in for, before I even made the first call.
What I didn't know was how easy it was going to be to follow through from beginning to end.
The receptionist was very helpful and knowledgable. She told me I would have to attend one group meeting before my first consultation. My immediate response was AUGGGGGG. I have 3 jobs. Best thing I did. I met with a RN who was very informative. All the different options were explained and shown and a chance was given for questions. Dr. Binenbaum came in after and answered more questions. I had a surgery for severe reflux a couple of years ago and asked if I could have a sleeve.
I could see him thinking it through before he answered and he told me couple of options. He said send all my reports over to him.
My first consultation was great. No wait time. I saw a Sam and Dr. Goldberg, both friendly non judgmental and eager to get me started on a healthier new me. Dr. Binenbaum had read all my reports ( 20 pages) before I got there and he knew my case before we talked. He explained, my case would be a little difficult due to my reflux issues. I did more test and later the decision was to do a gastric bypass, a hiatal hernia repair and unwrap my esophagus from the prior surgery. I could see the look of concern on the difficulty of the procedure. I like the fact that he was focused and didn't seem to be taking this all for granted as just another surgery. I have read past reviews stating he is not the friendliest. I found him to be very nice but more focused on my case and my concerns. I prefer that over a extremely smiling doctor, shaking my hand and sending me on my way. We all met one or two of those. lol
I had surgery 1/ 29/ 12, one week ago. My recovery was great. Got up the next morning, out in 2 days. I had pain from gas mostly in my shoulder. I feel great. I had my post-op consultation today and was told I was doing fine. Dr. Binenbaum told me to call him for any questions what so ever.
I know this review is long but I wanted to explain, he and his staff made this whole process very easy. They are there for you in every capacity in making this a success. I believe it is "the Dr and the team that make surgery a success".
I am looking forward to continued weight loss and know they will follow through with me. I can't thank them enough."
