Question:
Has anyone had WLS with him?

I was hoping to see Dr. Gagner, but since he dosent have any appointments till January, I am having my consultation with Dr. Pomp. Has anyone had their surgery with him? I would like to hear about your expierences please. I am thinking of getting the Lap DS.    — [Anonymous] (posted on November 7, 2000)

November 7, 2000
I had surgery (DS-LAp) with Dr. Pomp on Aug 4, 2000. I have nothing but the highest words for his skills and compassion. I would recommand him to anyone and would be glad to talk with you privately if you wish.
   — Kim W.

November 7, 2000
My step father had surgery with Dr Pomp about three weeks ago and is doing beautifully. I had it with Dr Herron on August 21st. Ive had NO problems. I can tell you this: Dr Gagner is the tops. He chose these men to work on this team with him and they are highly qualified. Also, according to my family, Dr Pomp is caring, loving and an extremely generous man. Good luck to you.
   — Jeannet

November 8, 2000
Melanie, I had my surgery 10/6/00 with Dr. Herron who was assisted by Dr. Pomp. I never met him, but I can tell you my surgery was 6 1/2 hours to keep it Lap. and I am doing well! Hope this helps. Kjay
   — Kjay H.

November 9, 2000
Hello. Your question could have been written by me! I too wanted to make and appt. with Dr. Gagner originally because his was the name I kept seeing on the DS website. But I had also been corresponding with a lady who had Dr. Pomp for her surgeon and had nothing but the highest praise for him, as a surgeon and as a person. So when I called for my initial consult and was told I would have to wait forever for Dr.Gagner, I immediately asked them to book an appt. for me with Dr. Pomp. When I met him at the end of September, I knew my friend was right. I was his last appt. of the day and he stayed to talk to me at length even though it was his wife's birthday, and he was taking her to dinner! I felt very assured with him. He told me that he used to work with Dr. Gagner in Canada, and when Dr.G was opening this Lap surgical WL center at Mt. Sinai he called Dr. P and asked him to join him. Dr. P is a Lap surgeon who does WL surgery. Not a WL surgeon who had to be trained to work Lap. I think you are much better off with a surgeon who's career has been as a lap surgeon because they have familiarity and comfort with the lap tools. And, like someone else said here, Dr. Gagner chose his team based on their superior skill. My surgery date with Dr. Pomp is 11/29. And since there are always 2 surgeons from the team on every surgery, you (and I) may have Dr. G in the room working on us as well. Best wishes. If you want to email me about anything at all, I am [email protected].
   — Janice D.