"My first impression of Dr. Yenumula was that he really does care about each patient as an individual. During the information session I attended, after he spoke to the group, he came around and shook every person's hand (there were probably 40 of us in the room). On a personal level, this impressed me very much. He is not a big talker, but that's not to say that he won't take time to answer questions. At each appointment, he has taken the time to address any concerns that were voiced by either me or my husband. His office staff is friendly and professional.
While I appreciate Dr. Yenumula's professionalism and willingness to answer questions, he is not a "warm and fuzzy" kind of person. There were a few times while I was in the hospital that I could have used a little warm/fuzzy treatment, but I never felt ignored or slighted.
The aftercare is handled through Sparrow Weight Management Center, and is emphasized very heavily both in the presurgical period, and by Dr. Yenumula. It is a very structured program with weekly clinic and class appointments led by behaviorists, dietitians, nurses, and exercise specialists.
At my initial consultation appointment, I was given a video to watch. The video was actually of Dr. Yenumula describing the risks and benefits of both RNY and Lap-Band procedures. After I watched the video, he came in and introduced himself to me and my husband, examined me briefly, and spent time answering questions.
Overall, I would have to rate Dr. Yenumula very highly - better than a 9 out of 10. I think that his surgical skill ranks over bedside manner, but again, I never felt ignored or anything in his presence - he is simply a man of few words, especially when things are going well. If you are considering him as a surgeon, make sure you ask lots of questions - he WILL take the time to answer them!"
"My doctor has me doing 6 servings a day for 4 weeks prior to surgery. I don't care much for the chocolate shake powder, strawberry powder, or the vanilla ready-to-drink, but the others are pretty good, especially when "doctored" with food extracts or Torani SF syrups. Bars: berry & PB chocolate are pretty good, chocolate fudge - not so much. Soups are not exactly wonderful, but definitely palatable, and add a little variety."
