"It's been well over two years since my surgery, and my opinion of Dr. Anthone remains the same (if not better) than the day we first met.rnFrom the time I had my first group \"seminar\" on bariatric surgery, I felt that I had found a surgeon who was not only an expert in the field, but a remarkable person with a great deal of empathy for those battling obesity. That seminar was - as many of you will know - gruesome - weight loss surgery is never anything to take (pardon the pun) lightly. It is massive, invasive surgery and it is only by balancing the dreadful costs of staying obese and the related co-morbidities that one can even contemplate this road.rnDr. Anthone and his staff were caring, supportive and above all - human. I had long ago given up on doctors and surgeons being \"people\" - the term \"bedside manner\" had seemingly been terminated long ago. But Dr. Anthone is definitely not one of those cold, clinical individuals. Every dealing I've had with him has indicated that he has a great deal of compassion, understanding and care. The fact that they also have a good sense of humor was also invaluable. Make no mistake - this \"bariatric surgery\" is a business - however, this business made it possible for me to enter a new phase of my life, one that I have enjoyed wholeheartedly every day since surgery. Is it for everyone - no. It shouldn't be. There are emotional costs, as well as that drastic surgery. Getting sliced from chest to navel should never been seen as a cure-all. Instead, you must view this as a tool to help you learn a new way of living. rnFrom day one, there were no punches pulled - it was always made clear what the risks were, what the complications could be, and the investment that would be involved in terms of my commitment to the procedure. I feel that every phase of pre- and post-op care were exceptional, and have nothing but the most profound respect for Dr. Anthone and his team. "
