"My first consult with Dr.Pettine went quite well. He seemed to be confident, was truthful about what to expect, warned me about the risks.rnrnThe staff were all friendly and professionalrnrnHe did stress that this operation is just a tool for weight loss and has a stuctured aftercare planrnrnOverall as of now I would rate him as surgically competent and a friendly bedside manner which to me bedside manner is a mustrnI may be fat but Still Human !!!rnrnSo as of now I feel I have chosen the right Doctor and Procedure for me."