"This is strictly my experience and the opinions formed from that experience. I am sure Dr is an excellent surgeon.
The Drs office staff was unhelpful. Very difficult to get calls returned or emails read. Nutritionists' info was non-specific to DS and disappointing to me. Bariatric Co-ordinator kept telling me everything was "fine!" I told her the Dr had a reputation online of being a 'cherry picker," and she said, "So what? He CHOSE you!" ... that is, until he didn't.
The Dr. initially approved me, and then in 2 months fired me, after all clearances were in. He made the decision, IMHO, based solely, on my mental health diagnosis, and the "possibilities" it presented. The psych eval was totally at odds with what the psych said after the eval. I was completely compliant with meds and food program, 2010-2014, but Dr refused to speak to either my GP, who did 3 month follow ups for 4 years , or my psychiatrist, who can attest to my med and mood compliance for the past 4 years.
The worst thing is no one accepted my calls or bothered to tell me the decision. I waited for weeks and only got the info, when my wife went to the office. Then, Dr told her, and expected her to tell me. "No," she said, dialing the phone, "You tell him..."
Most of the reasons he gave, it appeared, were general and applied to ANYONE who might have complications. Very disappointing, but I am ready to get Back on Track without the DS or Resleeve!"
