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Dr. Kerry Kole is a tall man with nice, big competant hands. He seems to be a gentle, caring, understanding, intelligent doctor, and I just loved him immediatly. I pretty much already knew alot of what Dr.Kole spoke of during the seminar, but as he spoke about wls, it really drove home the seriousness of making the decision to have this invasive surgery. While making sure that we understood the dangers of wls, he also made sure to let us know just how often each danger truly afflicts those who have wls. Also, strongly driving home the need for aftercare, and expressing the fact that wls is a tool to help us in our fight for wl, and the need for us to learn how to deal with any emotional issues we may have concerning food, stress, weight, etc.
There were a couple times that Dr. Kole didn't seem to know how to express what he was thinking, or seemed a bit wishy-washy about explaining something, but he quickly adjusts and recovers, and is a boat load of info.
Doctor visits seem to be what is structured. Although support groups, dieticians, and counciling are strongly suggested, they are not a requirement. It is up to you to make these things happen. They are available to your discretion.
Dr. Koles staff are friendly with a ready smile, yet remain professional, helpful, and informative. A nice, neat, and comfortable reception area is maintained. However, I am puzzled over the everempty coffeepot center, and the everempty water cooler?
Overall I feel that I have made a wonderful choice in Dr. Kerry Kole. He is both surgically competant and has a wonderful bedside manner. I believe God himself has led me to Dr. Kole ( Divine Intervention ) for I had been going to go through the Bariatrics Center, but inexplicably my attention was diverted to Cori and honed in on Dr. Kole without hesitation. I wanted him for my wls, even after looking at all the other profiles of the other Cori Drs. I was floored by this. I am probably the most wishy washy person I know. I never make a decision without thinking about it over and over, and then asking for an opinion from someone I know. WOW! D.I.G. Way to go!
I first met with Dr.Taylor,very nice,very informative. Open surgery isn't for me. So Dr. Taylor suggested Dr. Kole.
Dr. Kole is very tall! I had a great visit with him. He also was very informative, great personality!. He explained everything from begining to end.
I meet Dr. Kole at an informational seminar and felt he was the one for me to continue my pursuit of the gastric bypass surgery via laparoscopy. He has been wonderful and has a very supportive nurse with whom I have had several follow up visits with and who has been very encouraging to me to keep the weight loss going. The surgeon, hospital, and office staff can only do so much in this whole process, the results all depends on your dedication to your health.
IT ALL STARTED WITH THE FIRST PHONE CALL AFTER SEEING THE AD ON TV. THEY WERE SO HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. WHEN I WENT TO INTERVIEW W/ DR KATZ MY FIRST IMPRESSION WAS PROFESSIONAL AND VERY VERY FRIENDLY. I MET WITH A NURSE, NUTRITIONIST AND THE DOCTOR. THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL WITH INFO ON THE SURGERY, WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER AND THE NUTRITIONAL INFO I NEEDED TO KNOW. THEY ALSO TOOK CARE OF ALL THE INSURANCE INFO.
THE YEAR BEFORE I WAS WORKING W/ ANOTHER DR. NEEDLESS TO SAY IT WAS A BAD 7 MONTH EXPERIENCE. FROM HER STAFF TO HER BEDSIDE MANOR SHE SCARED THE HELL OUT OF ME. I KNOW WITH DR KATZ I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!!! HIS OFFICE IS ALSO A 2HOUR DRIVE ONE WAY. THAT DID NOT BOTHER ME A BIT. I KNEW I WAS IN GOOD HANDS. HE AND HIS STAFF VISITED ME IN THE HOSPITAL EVERYDAY.
3-08-05
Dr Pesta seems very upfront and competent
He addressed it seems all the areas/risks etc. of Lap. surgery and open. I am a patient of his that is going to be new to his practice with Lap Rny, that makes me alittle nervous. I feel he should have discussed this with me more,I intend to speak with those that go before me using the Lap procedure done by Dr Pesta and I intend to speak with him more on the procedure. I believe they have a very good aftercare program, they keep track of you and progress you are making, an that is super good. I would rate him overall good at what he does, but have to wait and see how the rest of this journey goes. I feel that surgical competence, bedside manner are two characteristics highly needed for me to be comfortable, spirit, soul, and BODY. His office staff seems very friendly and so do the folks at Liv-Lite.
My first impression of Dr Pesta is that he is young, but also that he really enjoys what he does. I've only met him twice so my impressions are very general so far, but I've been impressed with him so for. His office staff is very friendly and helpful. You never feel bad about yourself because of your weight. Aftercare is emphasized as VERY important! And that it's not just have the surgery and goodbye. Your aftercare is forever. Dr Pesta was very open and direct about the risks of surgery, and what my responsibilities as well as his are. I would rate Dr Pesta as a 10. I can't wait to have my surgery and continue on my journey to a healthy weight!
My first impression of Dr. Pesta was that he seemed "young"! (Not to mention good looking too!!) I finally met with him "one on one" and he is a wonderful man. I have total confidence in him as a doctor and surgeon. Dr.Pesta goes over all the pro's and con's of having the surgery, and makes sure everyone understands everything! He stresses the importance of after care, and makes it clear that he, and his staff will always be there when ever needed.
His office staff is wonderful, and more than willing to answer any questions for you....they will go out of their way for you in a heart beat.
I look forwarded to having my new life begin with him!
Dr Kole was very helpful. I originally went in for the LapBand because of issues I have with scarring. He said it would not be helpful enough for me & to let him worry about the scarring. The morning of surgery there was some confusion though Dr was under the impression of Open surgery my husband got it all straightened out & I had Laprascopic. Now I'm well on my way to feeling better. Dr was very informative at the aftercare & explained why I was feeling a lot of the things I was, he set me at ease knowing that nothing was really going wrong with some of the sharp pains I was having. Dr Kole does care about his patients and works with you.
01/14/2004: Dr Kerry Kole is "VERY" knowledgable about BARIATRIC SURGERY and quite detailed and informative when explaining the procedure and what a person can expect. I didn't have any questions because he covered everything I thought to ask him. After my consultation I felt very relaxed and comfortable knowing that he would be the physician performing my surgery. I would reccommend Dr Kerry Kole to anyone living in the Detroit Metropolitan area who is considering having Bariatric Surgery.