"Great first impression - awsome bedside manner. He is very well informed, and always willing to answer all of my questions. rnrnAlso, his staff is nice and well informed.rnrnStructured aftercare program - monthly visits the first year with weigh-ins and routine checks on my vitamin levels.rnrnI would rate Dr. Tilquist a 10 out of 10rnrnBoth his bedside manner and surgical competence were important factors in chosing him as a surgeon. rnrn"