"I was supposed to see Dr, Thoburn, but chose to see Dr. Deturris since he had earlier appointments available. He is the newest surgeon in this group. I was very impressed! Since I knew a lot about the surgery already, he cut right to the chase. He explained the different surgeries they perform and the benefits and risks of each of them. He discussed in great detail the various risks associated with WLS and made sure I had a clear understanding of what I was commiting to. He encouraged me to ask questions and stressed the importance of having open communication with him both before and after surgery. What I really like about this office is that you do not just have the surgery and then are on your own. It is required that you see a dietician at each visit and receive nutritional counseling for a total of 18 months. I feel more comfortable having guidance as to what I can/cannot eat or should/should not eat after surgery instead of going into it with blinders on. The office staff was wonderful! They are very easy to talk to and treat you like a person and not an OBESE person!
My post-op opinion of Dr. Deturris is 100+ better than my pre-op. He is such a compassionate and caring surgeon and I do not think I could have made it through all of my complications without him. He was there every step of the way and did not leave me in the hands of anyone else. He is such a true blessing! :)"
"The nurses on the bariatric floor were so nice and attentive to my needs. They seemed to understand the needs of a bariatric surgery patient and never made me feel uncomfortable. "
"I was expecting this to taste just as described to me...like KoolAid only a little thicker. It was absolutely disgusting and left an awful aftertaste in my mouth for hours, even after drinking water. I would not recommend this to anyone, but tastes are different."
