Thomas A. Jones Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Dr. Jones was friendly, professional, down to earth and very thorough when I saw him for my pre-surgery appointment. I had a list of questions for him and didn't have to ask him anything after he was done outlining the surgery and its affects; he coverered everything. Dorothy, his nurse, was attentive and had answers to a lot of my questions because she's "been there," having had Roux N Y herself.
Dr. Jones wasn't extremely specific about aftercare because most of that was covered in the many appointments with the bariatrition and the dietitian in the 12 months post surgery, but he did talk about how in the years following RNY I would have to be very diligent in my eating habits because it's easy to gain back a lot of weight a few years after surgery. It was a warning that I need to remember.
After Dr. Jones told me in detail about all aspects of the surgery, he said, "And now I have to talk about the risks of surgery. Frankly, for you, the biggest risk is to not have the surgery." Gulp. I remembered that whenever my fears took hold and I thought I was too scared to go through with it. But I did go through with it, and thanks to Dr. Jones and the team at Park Nicollett Bariatrics, a year later I am down nearly 100 lbs, am off all but one of my many medications, feel wonderful and have a bright, healthy future to look forward to!
Dr. Jones did a great job in surgery, had a wonderful bedside manner and I'm a walking testimonial to what bariatric surgery, when done expertly, can do. I'm 100% more healthy today than what I was a little more than a year ago (and I look a lot better too!).
Dr. Jones was fantastic! He showed interest in me as a person. I really liked him and he did a great job.
Dr Jones was a very pleasant and humble doctor. i was very pleased with him and how he made both my husband and i feel comfortable. He knows his surgeries and is very confident when he speaks of them. He gives you all the time you need with out rushing you. His staf is excellent and great at answering my questins and returning my calls. i hope I have good care at the hospital too. I would recommend him to everyone!!! :)
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he is very down to earth person and it hasn't changed. the staff is fantastic very helpful and knowledgeable, a lot of the lady's in the office have had the surgery themselves so they relate to you and help with hints on problem areas.
the risks of surgery did not outweigh the risk of my health at the time I was very sick and needed this surgery.
10 stars for Dr. Jones
both are great
I met Tom Jones on March 18th to set my surgery date. He was a very nice and down to earth guy. Made me feel 100% comfortable and at ease. He told me the risks (which were VERY minimal because of my age). He was realistic with me. I respected that. I didn't see him again till the date of my surgery, he swung by with a big smile on his face. My mom loved him, he took the time after my surgery to talk with her for a while. Only complaint I have is that I will never see him again. It would be nice if at least 1 post op visit was with him. But oh well. :o)
He seems like a great guy, very knowledgable and caring. All the staff at Park Nicollet have so far been fantastic! rnrnI think maybe I can say more AFTER surgery, then I'll have more info to go on.
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Jones. He explained everything very clearly and the clinic staff was great.
I had my surgery done by Dr. Jones. I had only talked to him twice before surgery date, but he was reasonable and I enjoyed meeting him. He seemed confident in what he does, which made me feel more secure. He offered alternative options to a \"whole hershey's king sized candy bar\" post surgery since I confessed that I was addicted to chocolate. He didn't say, \"just say no!\", he said be smart and careful, and then he offered an idea on how to satisfy that craving. I had some issues before and after my surgery wich involved calling him late at night right before my surgery and requiring him to stay up and deal with those issues when he had to be in for my surgery at 5 am the next morning. He was still upbeat and positive. I also had some major freaking out where I demanded surgery reversal the day after my surgery. He actually warned my husband that I personaly may go through that, and when Dr. Jones came to deal with it, he was so comforting and helpful. He really cares about his patients. He is NUMBER 1 in my book.