"UPDATE: 33 months after my original WLS, I had to have a revision due to some previous complications. I was referred to a new surgeon here in Carson City NV who has since moved to Spokane WA. I researched him extensively through here as well as other avenues. There are so many wonderful things I can say about this man but first and foremost, he saved my life on April 6th 05 and for that I cannot thank him enough. Basically, the man has rocked my world and that of my family as well. His knowledge and confidence led me to have no fear going into a surgery that I might not have walked out of. His hands are truly guided by the man upstairs and I would never want another Dr. after him.... I think the world of him. If anyone is in the Spokane WA area looking for a WLS I would recommend him in a heartbeat to ANYONE...rnrnTHIS INFO BELOW IS FROM 2002 NOT TO be confused with the revision that Dr. Trotter did....rnDominic Heffel did my 2nd and 3rd surgeries in California. I did not meet Dom until I came out of the coma. He was not my first surgeon, but he is the one who saved my life on my 2nd surgery and he also did my 3rd surgery. My first impression was to give him a kiss because I thought he was my hubby. They look alot alike. rnHe is a phenomenal surgeon. He came in twice a day every day I was in the hospital and explained everything in detail. I can't say enough about this wonderful man. rnHe is now practicing Plastic Surgery in Florida, so all you guys near Jackson Memorial have to look him up for the TT's and lifts and stuff. ;) rnOverall, I would say that he anyone who keeps you alive is a valuable Dr. The only negative thing I can think of was when he had to cut some dead tissue out of my incision and he was dangling this gross piece of stuff and said to my hubby, \"Hey Jim, you wanna go fishin? I got the bait!\" ewwwwwwww. :) rn"
"I must say I don't like spending time in the hospital but this is definately by far the best stay I have ever had. The newly trained and restructured bariatric staff were wonderful. I only had one problem with one nurse but that was due to a language barrier. I am very happy with the care I received and would never doubt going back there again. "
"Once I came out of the coma, I was treated excellent by all of the nurses. Scott was my favorite, he took VERY good care of me. I would recommend it to anyone."
