"There was a definite shortage of staff, so much so that the leg cuffs after surgery were not put on consistently after taking them off. This was dangerous because of developing blood clots. They were respectful of my praying in the operating room before my surgery began, in fact, one of the nurses sang the Lord's Prayer to me!"
"I have only met him through the info session in Cape Coral, but already I like him. He seems genuinely concerned and not just out for the money.
Post Surgery: In my own experience, Dr. Wizman was a good surgeon, but he lacks people skills. He checked on me daily and asked 2 or 3 questions, then was gone. I didn't appreciate the fact that he blew off my complaint of a bladder infection, either (I ended up in the hospital in my hometown for 4 days after I returned). He was inconsiderate on my discharge day, knowing I had to make a 3 hour drive home. He finally showed up at 4:00 and told us how he had been playing sports all day. Gee thanks! My mom can't see to drive in the dark and we're running late because of his SPORTS?!
The actual surgery was successful, and he DID make sure my oxygen levels were stable in the ICU. He did a good job being the doctor in that aspect.
Future patients need to know that he is exactly as he described himself to me at our consult: he's the surgery guy who likes to cut and sew and rearrange, but leaves all the other stuff to his staff. I think he needs a staff member to accompany him on rounds!
He does offer a once-a-month aftercare group for one hour, and there is a bariatric nurse here in Ft. Myers who answers any questions you have, so is part of the aftercare, as well.
Overall, I would give him a 6 out of 10, only because he is a good surgeon. His bedside manner needs a LOT of improvement!"
"I met Sharon at an information session at the Cape Coral Hospital. Sharon was an invaluable resource! She gathered all the pre-op information and faxed it to Margate. Then they called and set up a consult date with Dr. Wizman. Since she has had bariatric surgery, herself, she is very empathetic."
