"I found Dr. Weiland to be very straight forward and honest about what to expect from the surgery and what the complications are. He answered all of my questions thoroughly. He kept telling me that this is only a "tool". He was very clear as to what he expected of me before and after surgery. I am glad that my PCP recommended him. He sounds confident in what he does and that in turn makes me confident in him.
August 27,2003 I am now post-op. What a wonderful Doctor. In the last 2 weeks he has shown me his humorous, kind and caring side. He put me totally at ease right before surgery and visited me 3 times a day in the hospital for the 2 1/2 days I was in. I had to call 5 days post-op about pain control and he called me back immediately and was very helpful. I'm glad I followed my gut instincts and had him do my surgery. He has my backing and support 100%."
"The RNs and RNAs were wonderful. They were very attentive to my needs and to the pain I was having. Encoraged me and the other WLS patients to walk and were always there with warm blankets and whatever else they could do to help with pain. My surgeon visited me 2-3 times a day and the nutritionists were in at least 1 time a day to make sure that I understood Post op diet and did I have any questions. They all made me feel like I was there only patient. It was as pleasant experience as it could have been given the circumstances."
"M. is wonderful! She answered all of my questions and didn't treat me badly because I was choosing WLS. She knew that I had seen other nutritionists in the past and that I was out of options. She didn't talk down to me as an obese person. "
