"I found Dr. Sherer's name on the list of Batriatric surgeons in Alabama, then checked out others comments about him on this website before I made an appointment.
My initial consultation with him was on 8-14-01. I was the last appointment of the day, and he was running late. I had a two hour wait. He apologized profusely...it really was no problem for me.
I found Dr. Sherer to be very down to earth and very forthright on the complications of Laparascopic Gastric Bypass, and what I could expect from all aspects of this surgery. I had a long list of question, and he answered them all without making me feel rushed.
I only have two objections:
Number one isn't about Dr. Sherer or his staff, but Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. My room was so small that we couldn't even close the door without moving my bed. I know that many times I was "out there" for everyone (and there were a lot of them) to see.
The cleaning crew asked me twice if they could come in to clean...they swished the broom around one edge of the room and emptied my garbage...that was it. The hall was dirty also.
The WORST thing that I saw, was a nurse emptying my roommates Cathater bag then rinsing her finger tips under cold water and towel drying. Being in a brave "drug induced" state, I immediately told her she was supposed to wash her hands with warm water and soap for as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday". She just glared at me and went out in the hall to confinue delivering meals.
Number two problem: There is a real lack of communication as to what a patient is allowed to drink or eat after surgery. Dr. Shere's information told me one thing, the nutritionist at the hospital told me another, and Dr. Christopher who released me, told me a third.
My expereiences so far with Dr. Sherer have been very positive, and I certainly would
recommend him to anyone...I just really question the quality of care at Shelby
Baptist."
