"At the very first seminar, I thought he was a comical, yet professional and very, very inspiring with the stories and comparisons he shared with us.
My impression did not change, except for the fact that I realized how honestly busy and popular he was.
The times I have been at his office, which is conveniently located in the St. Claire's Hospital where my surgery was conducted, he had two receptionists; his lovely wife, and another women (I forget her name right now) but she was always smiling and very friendly.
The only thing I did not like was the fact that everything pre-op seemed a bit rushed, due to his popularity. It really didn't bother me considering I had done my home work (plus extra credit!) regarding the surgery and knew everything he was talking about.
I 150% recommend him to any patient who is looking for a great surgeon, with a awesome sense of humor, who is just as interested as you in your weight loss journey and goals.
Honestly, he did not speak with me for long, however, he had directed the nurses to guide me through it for after I left the hospital. I have not yet attended my post-op appointment.
The dietician in the bariatric unit had talked to me about the eating rules for the first 6 days. Then, Dr. Garrison and the nurses emphasized over and over to WALK WALK WALK after surgery for faster healing. I think they were right; I'm feeling great!
I had to complete this online program called "Clarity MD" which, in detail, discussed the risks, the benefits, the entire procedure, etc. In addition to that, he went over a lot of papers and told me a lot of additional information regarding everything I needed to know about the entire surgical process.
I honestly have never loved a doctor before, but Dr. Garrison is a life saver. At this point, I've only lost 15 lbs and I already am in love with him for saving my future.
I have only had one minor surgery besides this, and I hate waking up from surgery because the nurses are always so damn loud! But none the less, my surgeons crew was fantastic. Very clear and specific. Also, the nurses, except one who I had a little fit with, were extremely kind and immediate to my assistance. A little tip, have someone in the room at all times; nurses come faster that way :)"
