"My first impression of Dr. Schofield was that she was quiet. She is foreign, but is easy to understand, and she explained things more thoroughly whenever I asked her to. Even though I tried not to, I couldn't help but notice how skinny she is, but after talking to her, you can really tell that she is sympathetic/empathetic to the obese patient. She treated me with total respect, and answered all the questions I had (a lot!), and encouraged me to ask whatever I wanted. I asked her about her mortality rate, and she's only lost 1 patient, and was completely frank with me about the whole situation. Dr. Schofield emphasizes doing your best to "get in shape" before surgery to minimize risk of complications, and to improve surgical outcome. I think she will do a great job, and I know she'll do whatever she needs to to help me make this journey.
P.S- The staff at the Wish Center was wonderful; they could not have been any more friendly or helpful. Everyone from the reception staff to the nurses to the medical staff did everything they could to put me at ease right away. Everyone I spoke with (nutritionist, exercise physiologist, insurance specialist, psychiatrist, nurses, receptionist, and the ladies that administered the tests) were absolutely helpful, friendly and professional. "
