Wendy P.
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David Coster
"My first impression of Dr. Coster was how completely organized he and his office were. The next thing I appreciated was that there didn't seem to be any judgements or lectures about how I got to this point. My first impression has not changed in the past year since surgery, with the exception that I love Dr. Coster and his staff even more! They have done everything they said they would and more. His staff was friendly and professional. My least favorite thing is that he never had me get any bloodwork done in the beginning months following surgery. I had it done myself with my PCP when I was feeling exhausted and found out that I was dangerously low in potassium. The thing I liked best was that he actually listened to what I had to say, and made his decisions based on his knowledge and my input. Future patients may want to know that he and his office are on the ball. Be really ready to go through with this when you go in there, because they will definitely make it happen if it is right for you. For aftercare I had visits with him every few weeks for the first couple of months, then once a month for the next six months, and then about every two months. Now, after a year, he has released me from his care as my surgeon. He did explain to me the risks of surgery, and the benefits. Overall I would rate him a 10 plus! I am so impressed and happy that he will be my surgeon. Surgical competence and bedside manner are both very important. I would say they go together. They both create trust and success."

Grinnell Regional
"I seemed to be paired with roommates from hell both times I was there (WLS and panni) and I had concerns sometimes about the food they put on my tray. I still have dumping and was afraid of getting food with sugar sometimes. Other than that, I have been extremely well cared for there."
About Me
Pella, IA
Location
25.8
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/03/2001
Surgery Date
Mar 07, 2001
Member Since
Before & After
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April 3rd-Surgery Day. My cheeks are all flush because I got out of breath bending over to tie my shoes.
327lbslbs
147lbs gone for good! Only 30lbs to go. I'm so excited!
180lbslbs
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