Question:
what is/was ur experience with him?

i am helping my cousin find a wls surgeon in atlanta ga. he doesnt have a computer so i am doing the internet researching end of it. i would like to hear from as many of dr. edward j waits patients as possible. i believe he uses northside hospital for his surgeries. what is/was ur experience with him? his office? did u have an unremarkable surgery & recovery? did u have any complications or issues with ur surgery & recovery? i would like to hear all comments about dr waits...good, bad or indifferent. what was ur hospital experience like? did u feel neglected or well taken care of? what was the attitude of the nurses & staff? do they have bariatric equipment for the patients use? again...i would appreciate any & all comments on the hospital. thanks for ur help.    — sheryl titone (posted on December 18, 2002)

December 18, 2002
Hi, I'm still pre-op but worked with Dr. Waits ofc my first go around with trying to get approval and they were great. Unfortunately I was denied. The office staff is extremely knowledgable and friendly. I was told they have added some items to their post op treatment/follow up. The only possible "negative" is that they have a $4,500 program fee eff Jan 2003. Good luck with your research and this site is an excellent source of information
   — vesta D.

December 18, 2002
Dr. Waits did my surgery. Look at my profile. I've been very successful I think. Went from 252 to 110-115 depending on when I weigh. I absolutely love Dr. Waits. I've heard about the program fee and I hope it's not something everyone will have to pay. It seems a little high to me.
   — Teri D.