St Paul Surgeons LTD Bariatric Center

Dr. Kelly had a very nice bedside manner from the first moment I'd met him. Everyone in his office was nice. The only bummer was that he thought I was a good candidate, but said since my BMI was low (35) he didn't think I'd lose as much as others.

AFter surgery it appears that everyone had missed an anomoly in my blood work my platlets were dangerously low and they should not have done the surgery. (even though I'm glad they did.) When he found that out in surgery, I also had a severely enlarged liver (NASH Syndrome). So he appeared genuinely concered about me after surgery.

Dr Kellly was always up front with me and always seemed concerned about my wellbeing. I would recommend Dr. Kelly to ANYONE!

Dr.Rupp was my surgeon for my 1st surgery, my band I trust him completely and he is a very nice dr, has great sense of humor and great \"bedside\" manner. His whole staff at his office are incredible and understanding and supportive.rnrnWhen I realized I was having complications out of my control the office worked with me to get all the necessary test's done prior to meeting with him. When I met with him he was the same dr I remembered from 5 years ago and was happy with the comfort he made me feel. Realizing that my complications were out of my control he made his suggestion on how to fix it. I had already been on this site and aware of the different options for revision and in discussing them with him he was very honest with me and told me that he didnt think it would work, or wouldn't recommend and why. He told me what he thought would be best for me, and after knowing/realizing he has been in this business and doing these surgeries for a long time, I was ok with his suggestions and what he thought would be BEST for me for the long haul.rnrnI like him and have referred him to another family member and would refer him to others! Very honest, listen's but also gives you detail's and reason's on why he thinks you should do what he suggests.

I like Dr. Rupp even though I have only met him once. I am not sure if I like the fact that you meet him once on a one to one basis before surgery, but that is just the way it is I guess. He covered the risks, advantages, and the possible outcome of the surgery very well. rnI just found out today that I will be attending a 3 hour information meeting prior to surgery, so I am hoping to feel better informed after that. It seems since they called today with my surgery date, I do not know or remember anything. lolrnThe staff of St. Paul Surgeons is phenomenal, they have answered all my calls, e-mails, and questions. The only problem I ran across was that they have another patient with my name (both first and last)and when I would call they would call her back. I was getting upset when they didn't call me back, but they were (kinda) lolrnI am anxious to have this surgery and finish this blog...rnMy surgery is done and I am 6 weeks out now. I am disapointed with the lack of communication my husband had with Dr. Rupp after the surgery. Dr. Rupp did not wait for my husband to come around the corner in the waiting room to talk to him, he just left. I did not find out until my 3 week check up that I had my gallbladder out with my RNY. I really feel that I was on a conveyer belt and Dr. Rupp just kept doing the surgeries. My 3 week check up wasn't much better, I saw him for maybe 5 minutes. I had so many questions, but felt so rushed I forgot them all. Yes I had wrote them down, but didn't have time to grab them out of my purse.rnSo I guess Dr. Rupp is a good surgeon, but his communication skills are lacking. Plus all his pre-op classes are bogus.

I am my 4th year and I will say DR. Rupp did do a good job with my 2nd surgery. The first was the vbg in \"04\" and I will say the most problem that I didn't loss the weight on this sugery was my fault but the 2nd one the rouy-en on 6-13-05 was wonderful on my third year I lost 79% of my body fat. BUT I end up having a tummy tuck done in \"06\" cause of the weight loss. Well I hear from others people as well drs say that you shouldn't have a tummy done untill 3yrs after having suregry because that when you stable on your weight. So I should have been told that by Dr Rupp and I wasn't. He show me pictures of me before the tummy and he said the I had to have it done ok I go to him. I got my thighs done also (WHICH I PAID FOR THAT TO BE DONE BECAUSE MY Ins. DIDN'T FOR IT THEY DID PAID FOR THE TUMMY SURGERY) When I got my staples out after the thights surgery I got home and both of them split open 7\" long 4\" wide and 2\" deep. Yep I call the office after and it was like uh oh ok I live 1 hr from his St Paul office. I end up in the hospital near home they didn't want to touch it but they did because they got a hold of him. They just felt it wasn't their hospital that did the surgery so they told me that I should have got back BUT NO I am beelding my skin is wide open Hello so they did, thank you. I went back to Dr Rupp to look at it and he said he did'nt know what happen. well anyway MY WONDERFUL HUSBAND HAD TO PLAY DOCTOR FOR ME. For 1 1/2 months he put steri-tape on the the open skin everyday 2 time a day. Thats cost what @ $122.00 for that stuff and surgipad for every day twice. So that month its cost us @ $500.00 to heal me up. Ok Ok what I am geting at is this: IF YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR TUMMY DONE PLEASE THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU DO GO WITH DR RUPP YES HE EVERY EVERY GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY, BUT NOT TUMMY TUCKS. I LOOK FOR SOMEONE FOR MY BREAST TO BE DONE THIS TIME I REALLY DID MY JOB AND DID MY HOMEWORK AND FOUND SOMEONE THAT IS SO WONDERFUL,HAS A BIG CARE HEART AND WILL BE HONEST WITH YOU AND LISTENS TO YOU.... AND THAT PLACE IS CALLED..rnHARRINGTON PLASTIC SURGERY IN EDINA MN ON FRANCE AVE SO. Sorry Dr Rupp you have a good heart good bed manners and do well in weight loss surgery but maybe not tummy tuck and thighs. Dr Harrington had to redo my tummy tuck over and now my thighs. SO I AM JUST WANTED PEOPLE TO KNOW THIS BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN HURT THAT I HAD TO DO MY TUMMY DONE OUT OF MY HUSBAND MONEY AND I WAS FELLING HURT BY WHAT DR RUPP DID TO ME. I AM SORRY DR. RUPP BUT I HAD TO DO THIS FOR OTHER PEOPLE TO SAVE THEIR MONEY NOW DAYS JOBS AND MONEY IS HARD TO GET AT. ..... I FEEL BAD THAT I HAD TO DO THIS BUT I HAVE BEEN DEPRESSION OVER THIS FOR LONG TIME.rnrnDEB LINDSTROM rn

Docter Peter Kelly was a amazing docter such good bedside manners did a clean job had my best interaste in mind i am really imprest and will recomend him to any one!!

Dr. Rupp is very good. That is why I'm going back to see him 12 years after having my very first band- gastric bypass surgery by him in 1997.rnI am currently having problems keeping food down, I feel hungry all the time and when I eat food won't go all the way down into the stomach. I'm told that the stomach will regrow after time and the loose stomach may \"flap\" up over the hole that is open for food to enter into the stomach. That may be why I'm throwing up all the time. It's funny because its not really vomit, its simply the food that never quite made it through.rnI've already talked with Mr Rupp, but I plan to talk with him again and review my options then schedule the surgery. This site is great! I can give you updates, and listen, advise about your concerns as well. rnDr. Rupp is absolutley Great! you can trust him and feel confident.

I stayed after my info seminar to talk to Dr Rupp abt my situation and my previous denial and my problem with my PCP and he listened and didn't rush and felt even though I was a lightweight that will all my co-morbidities I deserved the surgery. I saw him next for my pre-op and he took alot of time with me to answer all my questions. The next time was right before surgery and he has such a good energy I wasn't nervous at all. I saw him out of recovery and he gave me some additional meds for the pain in my side and he the gave me the ok to leave the next day. Being I had gone through a different surgery center with my previous attempt, I must tell you, his requirements are so much thorough and I learned so much more that I am unsure I would have been successful before! He's great!

I was impressed with Dr. Rupp from the first time I heard him speak. After meeting with him I knew I was in great hands. He and all his staff were so wonderful to work with and he really cares about his patients. I look forward to my post-op appointments. rnThis is a top notch surgery center for bariatric surgery and I would recommend Dr. Rupp to anyone.

My first impression of Dr. Rupp was at the pre-op seminar. I liked his manner, but mostly I was impressed with his knowledge. I felt confidence in him. Over time, I felt my impression was confirmed. rnrnDr. Rupp's office staff has been very helpful and accessible. They answer emails promptly and are willing to go the extra mile.rnrnDr. Rupp definitely emphasizes aftercare. He is very careful to make sure we are doing well. His staff is available for questions and concerns. He has support groups and schedules regular appointments for full blood panel workups. We make a lifetime commitment to keep following up with his office.rnrnHe spent as much time with me as I wanted to discuss the surgery, its risks, and all my questions. He never gave me the impression that he was in a hurry. I felt very comfortable with him.rnrnOverall, I rate him highly. I have utmost respect and confidence in him.rnrnI felt that his surgical confidence was number one. In the hospital, he was mostly business, but in his office, he was attentive, not rushed, and very thorough with my questions and concerns.

First impression was like 'oh ok then'. But after a few mintues I felt much more comfortable with him. He has little bedside manner, but KNOWS what he is doing. He always has mde sure everything was exactly as needed, no guessing or fooling around. The office staff is out of this world. I love em all and would use and recommend them anyday!! Aftercare is really emphasized and made well known. Dr. Kelly is very knowledgeable in what he does, and does it well. I truly recommend him, you will be happy you did.