Question:
Need feedback on Dr. Sifers in K C, Ks.

I was to have surgery in March of this year and backed out from fear. I now realize that I need to go ahead with it. Any feedback on your results with Dr. Sifers in the Kansas City area. Thanks,    — Gary H. (posted on October 21, 2001)

October 20, 2001
Be sure you know what you're getting. At one point awhile back, this doc was saying that he offered the DS, but patients got to the consult and learned that he didn't to the DS after all but only the BPD. Perhaps that is changed by now, but you should make sure you know for sure. Good luck!
   — mmagruder

January 22, 2005
Dr. Sifers performed the BPD on me about two years ago. He seemed very confident and well qualified.Surgery was surprisingly easy with very little pain. His technique was GREAT,but his follow up care was not what it should have been. I felt like I had "drive thru" surgery and follow ups were really brief. They seemed too busy spend much time with post op patients unless you had a complication. Then it would be handled as a priority.I lost about 120 pounds easily,but I still weigh 240.I have gained about 10 pounds back.Don't expect to get thin! Still,I have no regrets.Dr.Sifers is a very skilled surgeon and a pretty nice guy. I have wondered though,why the hospital banned him from performing BPD surgery?Not sure if the ban is still in effect,but I know he does several types of WLS. Good Luck! Deb
   — debbie S.