"What was your first impression of him/her? rnVery knowledgeable. Explained everything thoroughly.rnrnHow did your impression change over time? rnIt has not. He is still the same.rnrnHow would you describe his/her office staff? rnAmazing and Great. I love the Cleveland Clinic!!!!!rnrnWhat did you like least about him/her? rnNothing really. He answered all my questions, even about the Duodenal Switch. I am happy with the choice I made.rnrnWhat should future patients know about him/her? rnYou will be happyrnrnHow much does he/she emphasize aftercare? rnThis is the reason you are going to have to pay for the nutritionist. Aftercare is emphasized highly.rnrnDoes he/she have a structured aftercare program? rnThe clinic has meetings/sessions for Post Op patients and also Post Op patients are asked to speak to Pre OP patients as well.rnrnHow did he/she address the risks of surgery? rnAs an important matter.rnrnHow would you rate him/her overall? rn10 being highest. 9.5, no one is perfect.rnrnWhich is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?rnI am alive, so competence is great. Bedside was good.rn"