"Initially, on a personal level, I was struck by Dr. Weiner's obvious concern and kindness. I was a bit nervous, however, about the pre-op preparations because other than the inclusive booklet that I received, not much was covered in the first and only consult prior to checking into the hospital the day before surgery. Thankfully, I did my own research and talked to many others who had undergone the procedure. I was fearful of the upper endoscopy and was relieved, on the day before surgery during all the pre-testing, to discover that I would be sedated. I have no recollection of the procedure which is a blessing because I rolled off the table unto the hard tiled floor. I was bruised (hematosis) on the entire left side of my body and had a bump on my head the size of a small tomato. I hope patients in the future will be strapped down or have a bar on the side of the table to prevent this from happening again. My only other complaint is that the hospital did not have compressive stockings large enough for me so my legs were wrapped tightly in gauze bandages.
Dr. Weiner's staff was friendly and very helpful. There were a few communication snaffus with one of the night nurses, but, all in all, I would rate the doctor's and hospital's staffs and the hospital itself (Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen in Frankfurt, Germany) a 9 out of 10.
Dr. Weiner is compassionate, ALWAYS promptly responsive to questions, caring, and has a dry sense of humor with a twinkle in his eyes. I am so grateful to him for his unmatched surgical expertise and fatherly demeanor. He has given me the tool to change my life forever.
I would recommend Dr. Weiner, and I have, to anyone considering this surgery. He is one of the best in the field of bariatrics. "
