"Nov. 2003 -- Dr. Buchwald and his team are wonderful. They got me through surgery and were attentive to my needs during surgery and recovery. They were no-nonsense and very efficient. They knew what results they wanted and how to get them. I'm extremely impressed. And of course, Dr. Buchwald does require that smile at some point in his visit, even if the visit started out with tears. Definitely a wonderful man.
Oct. 2002 -- Dr. Buchwald has a lot of energy. For his age he's quite spry and has a wealth of knowledge about obesity and surgery procedures. He has a great sense of humor and seems to genuinely want to help. He is very non-judgemental.
He gives the basics about surgery, the risks and benefits. However, it is probably best to do a lot of your own research online so you know which questions are the most important to ask him since time with him seems to be somewhat limited. However, don't be afraid to ask questions!
I give Dr. Buchwald a 10 for his competence, self assurance and his honesty about the risks of this surgery.
There are also only 3 snacks a person is allowed after surgery.
1. Air Popped Popcorn
2. Rice cakes
3. Fresh fruit
Sounds good to me!"
"I think that the experience I had with one nurse lowered some of my review points. Pain control was great all in all - but one nurses inattentiveness gave me a bad experience. The rest of the nursing staff is excellent and very attentive to my needs. If you encounter anyone that is abusive to you in any hospital setting, please, please do not let it continue. Say something immediately to another nurse or staff person so that you can get the help you need. My surgery team were also top notch and I trusted them with my life and would do it again!"
