"My first impression of Dr France was a good one (though I did think he was younger than I expected). But once I started chatting with him he made me feel comfortable and at ease and definately knew what he was talking about. I initially was there to discuss lap banding but after getting more information I ended up preferring the Sleeve Gastrectomy which I am so much happier with this decision now I have read up more on both surgeries. Dr France has continued to be super helpful and is happily answering all my questions I have been emailing him. I have my Surgery date for 29th March 2007 and so far am more than happy with my decision and with everything about Dr France. I will let you know more post op.rnrn18days Post Op: Dr France was excellent...he's such a lovely person & surgeon. I am very lucky I chose him first up...and also that he talked me out of lap banding and int this instead. I can't say anything bad about him at all...he has top qualifications, believes in what he does, keeps himself right up with current info and proceedures, is down-to-earth (like talking to a friend), very informative and answers questions well, great bedside manner and unrushed with appointments or emails. Can't speak highly enough of him!"