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BabyM1217
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gallbladder/hernia surgeon
Has anyone had their gallbladder out and can recommend who they used? My mom is a two-time cancer survivor and has alot of scar tissue. She needs her gallbladder out and a hernia repaired. Her dr recommended only one doctor and he said he doesn't do hernias. I would appreciate any and all recommendations!
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
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Re: gallbladder/hernia surgeon
I had mine done as an emergency at Good Sam and the surgeon on call happened to be great.
During the surgery he discovered an umbilical hernia I didn't even know I had ( i was 5 weeks post partum) and he fixed that too.
His name is doctor Way Lee at South Shore Surgical Specialists in West Islip
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| Posted 7/26/17 9:09 AM |
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BabyM1217
LIF Zygote
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gallbladder/hernia surgeon
Thanks! How long was your recovery, if you don't mind me asking? My mom is my childcare provider so I am also trying to plan for how long she will be recovering for.
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| Posted 7/26/17 9:13 AM |
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NervousNell
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Re: gallbladder/hernia surgeon
Posted by BabyM1217
Thanks! How long was your recovery, if you don't mind me asking? My mom is my childcare provider so I am also trying to plan for how long she will be recovering for.
It was done laproscopically - which is how they will do it unless they run into major issues- my surgeon prided himself on how like 99% of his gallbladder removals were successfully done laproscopically I remember.
I had the surgery around 1030 am and was home around 4 pm.
I was sore for a few days (nothing terrible though) and I felt 100% in a week.
I was back at work in 1 week exactly.
With the hernia repair though you are not allowed to lift anything over 10 pounds for quite some time- I want to say 4-6 weeks. That was a challenge with a baby who was just over 10 lbs at the time of the surgery plus her carseat, etc.
Message edited 7/26/2017 9:17:23 AM.
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| Posted 7/26/17 9:16 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
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gallbladder/hernia surgeon
I had mine out in October and umbilical hernia fixed as well. Used Dr Halpern out of Winthrop in mineola. He was fantastic.
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| Posted 7/26/17 10:34 AM |
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rebeccamol
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gallbladder/hernia surgeon
Dr Khalife in mineola is doing my umbilical hernial surgery in September,
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| Posted 7/26/17 1:46 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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gallbladder/hernia surgeon
My gallbladder was removed by dr David shin at Winthrop. No issues. He's with Nassau surgical associates.
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| Posted 7/26/17 9:35 PM |
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MaZz
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gallbladder/hernia surgeon
I'd recommend dr vosswinkel 1000x over!! He's an amazing surgeon at stony brook. He removed both mine and my moms gall bladders and umbilical hernia repairs. He also took care of my dads hernia. He is beyond amazing.
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| Posted 7/27/17 8:33 AM |
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Shroggie
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Re: gallbladder/hernia surgeon
I'm doing my research right now as well and a name I keep hearing is Dr Halpern at Winthrop. I know someone that has used him personally and had great things to say with an easy recovery.
I have an appt today where I'm expecting to hear that I have to find a surgeon and he will be the dr I call for a consult.
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| Posted 7/27/17 9:13 AM |
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busymomonli
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gallbladder/hernia surgeon
I had mine done laproscopically years ago by Dr. Richard Shinbrot in Massapequa. I had it done on a Friday and was back to work at my office job on Tuesday.
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| Posted 7/27/17 9:36 AM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
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Re: gallbladder/hernia surgeon
Posted by Shroggie
I'm doing my research right now as well and a name I keep hearing is Dr Halpern at Winthrop. I know someone that has used him personally and had great things to say with an easy recovery.
I have an appt today where I'm expecting to hear that I have to find a surgeon and he will be the dr I call for a consult.
That's who I used. He was very highly recommended many times over.
The day before my surgery I had to do the preop testing at Winthrop. The nurse asked who my surgeon was. I told her and she raved about him. I joked that she must say that to everyone. She said no. If she didn't like someone she just wouldn't say anything.
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| Posted 7/27/17 9:44 AM |
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BabyM1217
LIF Zygote
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Re: gallbladder/hernia surgeon
OH MY GOD!! My husband had his hernia done by Vosswinkle 4 years ago and I totally forgot about him!!! He was wonderful! Great suggestion!!! Thank you!
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| Posted 7/27/17 10:51 AM |
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