Grinell? Dr. Kermode?

I think that's how you spell it.  LOL  Anyway... right now, I'm leaning toward Grinell.  Anyone here had experience?  Do you have to do liquid diet pre-op?  How long?  I have an appointment on the 17th of December.   I'm still checking into other places, just waiting for the paperwork to get here. 

Hey There! I not only had my Lap Rny there, I also work there! I would recommend this place very highly. They really know their stuff. Ive had a great experience, check out my profile. We have people come from all over the United States, we also have a great reputation and the lowest rates for complications. Maybe I'll meet ya!! Good luck at your appt. Stacey

Thanks for your reply Stacey!!   I can't wait till my appointment!  I'm so excited about the whole experience.  Hopefully I will get to meet ya!! 

Hi Melissa, I had my RNY in May 2005 with DR. Coster I have lost 186 lbs so far and I had a tummy tuck in March 2007 wth Coster again and I will be having my inner thighs done in Feb. I had a leak 2 days after my Rny and DR Kermode went in and fixed it. I think they did a great job. I wish you the best. I didnt have to do any liquid diet at all.                   Lavonda

I had Dr. Sundberg at Grinnell.  I was very impressed with the whole experience.  I did have some things come up after surgery and they were very supportive and I received GREAT care.  Stacey even came and visited me one night! 

Dr. Kermode did my surgery in June 2005. Everything went fine. This is the only place I would go. I live in Des Moines Iowa and went to grinnell. I only had to lose 100lbs. It was a great place. They really care at this hospital and the office. Barb

Hi, there!  I live in Phoenix, but Grinnell is my hometown.  I did not have my surgery there, because I had the DS, which isn't performed in Grinnell (as far as I know).  However, Dr. Coster is a gifted surgeon and is highly qualified - I do know that!  Grinnell Regional Medical Center is extremely clean, has a great staff and is a Bariatric Center of Excellence.  I think you'd be in good hands.

Good luck! 

Dr. Kermode is my doc. I am in insurance limbo right now. I've met with him a few times. He's very nice.  I looked at a few places and really liked Grinnell. Good luck!!