"All the staff I encountered were wonderful and took great care of me. There was alot of training going on during my stay but the care was still great!"
"Dr Schwartz was professional and likeable from the first evaluation appointment. I was looking for a revision from stomach stapling I had done in 1980. He took the time to explain why the early WLS surgery failed and how many improvements they had made over the last 26 years. When I walked into his office I felt like such a failure, when I left I felt there was really hope and that he was sincere with his explanation. His office staff are friendly and the office has very comfortable furniture made for larger people. He provides support groups to help before and after the surgery. There is a required 3 hour pre op class run by his Clinical Coordinator, Karen, who had gastric bypass surgery 5 years ago. She is one of the most caring, informative nurses I have ever met. She made the journey much more bearable. She continues to be there to help with any problems I have post op. Dr Schwartz provides educational opportunities with a Registered Dietitian pre op and having attended only 2 support group meetings, I have learned from a Chef and Clinical Psychologist at those meetings. What a difference from the first time! Once you begin the process with Dr Schwartz, you are provided a booklet explaining their program. It clearly outlines the risks of the surgery and what life will be like post op. This is discussed in length at your 3 hour pre op meeting and there is required paperwork you have to complete so they will know you reviewed the material. Dr Schwartz also requires a letter from you outlining the risks of surgery and what this surgery will do for you. I felt prepared and aware surgery day. I had so many expectations of how I would be after waking from surgery since I had went through this before. To my surprise this experience was so much better than the first. Pain was managed well, only one incidence of vomiting for me. Dr Schwartz removed my old scar and made me a very thin line scar. I am so impressed with his surgical competence. He was professional and polite when visiting each morning and kept me informed what he expected each day from me and answered any questions I had. It always seemed he was in a hurry to me. Karen stopped by to check on me and had time to chat and make sure I had everything I needed and was getting prepared for going home. I would recommend Dr Schwartz and his staff for WLS surgery. They have a great program going and they are always working to improve it. I am excited to be making this journey with these professionals behind me! "
