Hi everyone I am new to this group

Hello everybody I am new to this group I just joined tonite. I was wondering if anybody has much information on Doctor Coster that they would like to share with me. I am going to see him in may and hoping to be able to have weight loss surgery. I am on medicade and have met the requirements for them to pay so I can have it done. I am kind of scared about the thought but on the other hand excited about being able to have a new outlook on life and a new body as well LOL. Thanks Tammy

Wellcome Tammy to the Ia. board. I don't know anything about your Dr. But wanted to welcome you here and encourage you to keep us updated on your journey. Cindy

Tammy Here is a link for Dr.Coster I have been told by many that he is very experenced is this field and I see Dr.Kermode in the same office I can say say all of the staff in this office a very informative as far as being excited and scared I am with you on that one my surgery is coming up and I keeep thinking do I want to do this or not but I am ready to live a healthier life and be able to enjoy my life to the fullest

opps sorry heres the link http://grinnellsurgeons.com/index.html

Good Luck on your upcoming surgery Sheila. Will look forward of hearing from you afterwords.

Thank you both for your warm welcome.

Tammy, Welcome to the board. This is the place to ask the questions we will try to help you ease your mind. I didn't have Dr. Coster do my surgery one of the associates that is no longer there did mine. But I did see Dr. Coster afterward for follow ups and he is wonderful. He will make you right at ease, and he answers all questions truthfully and honsetly. He made me feel more at ease than my surgeon. He also will put what he wants transcribed into your chart in front of you so there is no question what he says, he hides nothing. Besides he isn't to bad to look at either. Good luck with your journey. Feel free to come on board often and ask anything you might have a question about. Cindy G.

Thank You Cindy it is nice to be able to hear other peoples opinions and comments on the doctors. I have heard nothing but good comments on doctor Coster so far and my doctor highly recommends him. I can't wait to go to my appointment in May with him.

Hi Tammy, Dr. Coster did my surgery in October 2005. I think he is awesome. It was so nice checking into the hospital and hearing from the people leading me to the pre-op area that he was the best and they would totally trust him and I was lucky to have him! They didn't need to say that so I thought it was reassuring and my own experience has proven to match their comments. Dr. Coster is personable and straightforward. He is also very encouraging. I would recommend him to anyone and in fact a friend of mine is seeing him this week for an initial consult. You will be in great hands with Dr. Coster. Best of luck to you! -Nan

Thats great Nan I have heard nothing but positive stuff about Dr. Coster. I can't wait to go see him and see what he has to say. I will keep everyone informed on how things go.