"04/29 11:22 AMrnAfter doing all the research and talking to OH, I came to the conclusion that I wanted a doctor that had the credentials of “ Center of Excellence” according to the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). Dr. Pohl fit into that criteria. After attending 2 of his meetings, and eliminating other programs, I decided his program is the one I wanted to be part of. I knew this would be hard, since I was coming down from NH, but I knew anything good doesn’t come easy, including this surgery!! Well, I am almost 3 weeks out from RNY surgery and I know this was the best decision of my life!! Dr. Pohl is the best surgeon I have ever had. I have had quite a few in the past, but he is hands down the best. He is very straight forward, he doesn’t hold anything back and that is important since this is such a complicated and serious surgery! He will spend at much time as you need of him. He has a dry sense humor that is quite enjoyable! He explains everything quite clearly and his meetings are hands down the best and most comprehensive I have ever attended, and I have attended quite a few during the decision process! My surgery was on 4/10/07 and it went so very smoothly and my recovery was very quick. I was back to work in a week!! The Roger Williams Hospital was great! The staff was awesome and my stay was just smooth as can be. I would not only recommend Dr. Pohl to any of my family or friends for WLS, but for any general surgery they might need! I asked every nurse I met at RW before, during and after surgery, what they thought of Dr. Pohl and every single one of them said they trust only Dr. Pohl to do this surgery for them! They spoke so very highly of him it was impressive! They all said that he not only is a great surgeon, but he treated them with utmost respect and the other surgeons didn’t. That just spoke huge of his ethics!! Patti "
"I haven't had surgery yet, but for years now I drink only 2 liquids: water and diet ice tea with splenda. I love water sensations!! They add so much variety to my diet and they don't as much as flavored bottled water!! "
