I had a lap RNY with Dr. Rupp on 5/23/11. I absolutely love Dr. Rupp and all of his clinic staff at St. Paul Surgeons. Anytime I had a question they were there for me whether big or small, there was always someone there to help. Also his people that deal with the insurance companies were amazing and I never had anything to worry about. My surgery was done at United Hospital in St. Paul and they too were simply amazing. As of today I have lost 85 pounds and am 0.2 pounds from my goal weight. If anyone were to ask me "would you do it again?", my answer would be absolutely and Dr. Rupp would be my choice of surgeon....

Dr Rupp was (and in my mind still is) amazing. Back then he was thorough, caring, very informed and helpful. I'm referring my daughter to him now. I hope he can change her life as he did mine! Anyone who asks me gets his name and my enthusiastic support!

Wonderful bedside manner! Pleasant to interact with. Did a great job!

Dr. Rupp was one of the best surgeons I've ever had and I've had alot of surgeons. I had the VBG 10 years ago and 2 years after that I had hernia surgery and a tummy tuck. I liked Dr. Rupp right off as he seemed to be a very caring surgeon. At the same time I was having a problem with a lump on my left breast in Iowa so I asked him to check it out and he did that for me also. I seem to accumulate alot of conditions along the way. He had to problems accommodating me. I was impressed with that. His office staff was a little less impressive. They were more protective of Dr. Rupp instead of interested in the patient which I can understand to a point. I came from Iowa so it got a bit complicated and I could not always get a primary doctors approval for everything. Anyway, the aftercare program I felt could have been better and lasted longer than a year. I have had so many problems due to my osteoarthritis. Dr. Rupp was very up front with the risks of surgery, he was willing to sit and address all of your questions in your visits with him. I would rate him a 10 out of 10 and I feel surgical competence and bedside manner should be on an equal footing. I know a great back surgeon down here but he's a horses ass. I would not go to him ever!!! I would find a good back surgeon with a much better bedside manner. Dr. Rupp has both. I would highly recommend him plus he has the experience to back him. Good luck everyone!!

I wanted to update my review on Dr. Rupp and his clinic St Paul surgeons.

When I first met with Dr. Rupp I was disapointed. He seemed to rush through my appointment. However I found out later that the reason for this was because I had not made up my mind on which surgery I wanted to go with and so he wanted to meet with me again after I chose one and was sure of my choice. I met with him again today and he didn't rush me at all and answered all my questions. I am very confident in his abilities because of his track record and his education and teaching experience at the University.

I still have to say that Nicky the girl who takes care of getting the patients through the insurance hoops is very rude and I would never let someone that rude deal with patients who are putting their lives in these surgeons hands. She has no compassion and no people skills. However you can tell she is good at her job and knows what she is doing. But it would be nice if they could find someone else who can do the job AND treats patients with respect.

My final note: This is just to I save some people the shock at the end. I wasn't told that I would need to pay whatever my insurance wasn't covering upfront before I could schedule my surgeory. If I had known this I would have been saving during my 6 month insurance hoop jumping time. I almost had to switch to Abbot since they don't charge that money until after, but I found a way to get the money so I was able to stay with Dr. Rupp. So be sure to plan out your financials too and find out ahead of time how much you will need to save up before you schedule.

I will add to this after I get my surgery in October. Wish me luck!

Lisa

My first impression of Dr. Rupp was 'subject matter expert' and 'experienced'. My second impression was 'no bs' yet 'understanding'. When I met him for my pre-op appt, I also realized he has a calming, confident manner that is bolstered by a sense of humor. I liked that. Dr. Rupp did not sugar-coat the risks, but he did put them into perspective. I do wish that pre-op, I had been given a little more 'face time' with him. He was in and out of my pre-op room quickly. Post surgery, I liked that he saw me, personally, each day before I went home from the hospital.

Dr Rupp was wonderful. His staff was so kind and supportive. I looked forward to the monthly support group. I am 13 years post op and still a loss of 130 lbs. My life was changed forever.

Dr.Rupp was my surgeon for my 1st surgery, my band I trust him completely and he is a very nice dr, has great sense of humor and great \"bedside\" manner. His whole staff at his office are incredible and understanding and supportive.rnrnWhen I realized I was having complications out of my control the office worked with me to get all the necessary test's done prior to meeting with him. When I met with him he was the same dr I remembered from 5 years ago and was happy with the comfort he made me feel. Realizing that my complications were out of my control he made his suggestion on how to fix it. I had already been on this site and aware of the different options for revision and in discussing them with him he was very honest with me and told me that he didnt think it would work, or wouldn't recommend and why. He told me what he thought would be best for me, and after knowing/realizing he has been in this business and doing these surgeries for a long time, I was ok with his suggestions and what he thought would be BEST for me for the long haul.rnrnI like him and have referred him to another family member and would refer him to others! Very honest, listen's but also gives you detail's and reason's on why he thinks you should do what he suggests.

I like Dr. Rupp even though I have only met him once. I am not sure if I like the fact that you meet him once on a one to one basis before surgery, but that is just the way it is I guess. He covered the risks, advantages, and the possible outcome of the surgery very well. rnI just found out today that I will be attending a 3 hour information meeting prior to surgery, so I am hoping to feel better informed after that. It seems since they called today with my surgery date, I do not know or remember anything. lolrnThe staff of St. Paul Surgeons is phenomenal, they have answered all my calls, e-mails, and questions. The only problem I ran across was that they have another patient with my name (both first and last)and when I would call they would call her back. I was getting upset when they didn't call me back, but they were (kinda) lolrnI am anxious to have this surgery and finish this blog...rnMy surgery is done and I am 6 weeks out now. I am disapointed with the lack of communication my husband had with Dr. Rupp after the surgery. Dr. Rupp did not wait for my husband to come around the corner in the waiting room to talk to him, he just left. I did not find out until my 3 week check up that I had my gallbladder out with my RNY. I really feel that I was on a conveyer belt and Dr. Rupp just kept doing the surgeries. My 3 week check up wasn't much better, I saw him for maybe 5 minutes. I had so many questions, but felt so rushed I forgot them all. Yes I had wrote them down, but didn't have time to grab them out of my purse.rnSo I guess Dr. Rupp is a good surgeon, but his communication skills are lacking. Plus all his pre-op classes are bogus.

I am my 4th year and I will say DR. Rupp did do a good job with my 2nd surgery. The first was the vbg in \"04\" and I will say the most problem that I didn't loss the weight on this sugery was my fault but the 2nd one the rouy-en on 6-13-05 was wonderful on my third year I lost 79% of my body fat. BUT I end up having a tummy tuck done in \"06\" cause of the weight loss. Well I hear from others people as well drs say that you shouldn't have a tummy done untill 3yrs after having suregry because that when you stable on your weight. So I should have been told that by Dr Rupp and I wasn't. He show me pictures of me before the tummy and he said the I had to have it done ok I go to him. I got my thighs done also (WHICH I PAID FOR THAT TO BE DONE BECAUSE MY Ins. DIDN'T FOR IT THEY DID PAID FOR THE TUMMY SURGERY) When I got my staples out after the thights surgery I got home and both of them split open 7\" long 4\" wide and 2\" deep. Yep I call the office after and it was like uh oh ok I live 1 hr from his St Paul office. I end up in the hospital near home they didn't want to touch it but they did because they got a hold of him. They just felt it wasn't their hospital that did the surgery so they told me that I should have got back BUT NO I am beelding my skin is wide open Hello so they did, thank you. I went back to Dr Rupp to look at it and he said he did'nt know what happen. well anyway MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND HAD TO PLAY DOCTOR FOR ME. For 1 1/2 months he put steri-tape on the the open skin everyday 2 time a day. Thats cost what @ $122.00 for that stuff and surgipad for every day twice. So that month its cost us @ $500.00 to heal me up. Ok Ok what I am geting at is this: IF YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR TUMMY DONE PLEASE THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU DO GO WITH DR RUPP YES HE EVERY EVERY GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, BUT NOT TUMMY TUCKS. I LOOK FOR SOMEONE FOR MY BREAST TO BE DONE THIS TIME I REALLY DID MY JOB AND DID MY HOMEWORK AND FOUND SOMEONE THAT IS SO WONDERFUL,HAS A BIG CARE HEART AND WILL BE HONEST WITH YOU AND LISTENS TO YOU.... AND THAT PLACE IS CALLED..rnHARRINGTON PLASTIC SURGERY IN EDINA MN ON FRANCE AVE SO. Sorry Dr Rupp you have a good heart good bed manners and do well in weight loss surgery but maybe not tummy tuck and thighs. Dr Harrington had to redo my tummy tuck over and now my thighs. SO I AM JUST WANTED PEOPLE TO KNOW THIS BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN HURT THAT I HAD TO DO MY TUMMY DONE OUT OF MY HUSBAND MONEY AND I WAS FELLING HURT BY WHAT DR RUPP DID TO ME. I AM SORRY DR. RUPP BUT I HAD TO DO THIS FOR OTHER PEOPLE TO SAVE THEIR MONEY NOW DAYS JOBS AND MONEY IS HARD TO GET AT. ..... I FEEL BAD THAT I HAD TO DO THIS BUT I HAVE BEEN DEPRESSION OVER THIS FOR LONG TIME.rnrnDEB LINDSTROM rn