"My first impression of Dr. Holwick was that she was too busy to talk to me. On my consultation, she wasn't
there. I talked to her P.A., Julie, and got the info I needed. I came back around to get my bloodwork done and
was scheduled to meet with her, but I saw her for about 5 minutes before she got beeped and had to leave.
She is an extremely busy woman, and is not the type to hold your hand and soothe you about this surgery.
She is a no-nonsense, extremely smart woman. I trust her completely, after researching her record with
WLS...2 deaths out of 900+ surgeries, and those were from general surgery related risks, not the WLS (a
pulmonary embolism and a heart attack on the table). She is also a general surgeon, which is why she
stays busy! She's been doing this surgery for 20 years...has excellent credentials. Just don't go in there
thinking she will hold your hand while you make a decision and you'll be fine. Her nurse Lynn is
WONDERFUL. She really takes the time to get to know you and talk to you if there is anything you are
concerned about. Dr. Holwick will also be offering the laparoscopic procedure in September 2001."
