Advanced Laparoscopic Associates Bariatric Center

Dr. Trivedi has a wonderful personality and he takes time with you and will answer all your questions personally. You can call him day or night for any reason.

My first appointment for consultation is on 11/20/00. I'll let everyone know how it went.


11/20/00 I went to my first consultation with Dr. Hans Schmidt. It went very well, he was very informative and explained all information about procedure and it's pro's and con's. He answered all my questions and he also verified that I am in fact, a candidate for this surgery. I have a tentative Date January 2,2001. Hoping that the insurance Co. does not put up a fight. The office nurse stated that my insurance rearly ever gives them a hard time, so that was good news. So with any luck I will have an approval by the middle of December. I'll keep everyone informed.
12/4/00 I have insurance approval!!!!! Looks like my date is final 1/2/2001!!

My first meeting with Dr. Schmidt was great. His staff is pretty small, and his time with you isn't that long, but he's straight to the point, and he answers all of your questions as well as he possibly can. I liked the fact that he seemed pretty sure of himself (educated about his proceedures), and he takes the time to let you know all of the precautions that you need to take, and all of the things that can (and probably do sometimes) go wrong, and what you can do to help them not happen, and what can happen if they do go wrong. I, at first, believed that there was lots that could happen in the way of bad things, but Dr. Schmidt assured me that he was a good surgeon and that I was in good hands. Dr. Schmidt works closely with his patients with aftercare, and is really good about describing everything in detail that can be expected before and after surgery. All in all, so far, he's a 10 out of 10. I'm sure for some, his not being a bariatric surgeon, per say, isn't that good, but he's a laproscopic surgeon for sure, and has had plenty of surgeries done, and I feel that is good enough for me.

My first impression of Dr. Schmidt was very comforting. He is a very likable person who I immediatly trusted. My impression has not changed at all, just expect to wait at your appoinments, he likes to talk. His staff is accomodating and personable. I don't think there was anything I didn't like. Unlike many other surgeons, he does not make you go through the pre-op mental health. He is very articulate in explaining post-op care and the risks involved. I don't believe he has a stuctured after care but when I saw the nutritionist she offered to refer me. I would not have gone through with this surgery if I could not find a competent laproscopic surgeon. The process was easy, the hostpital very nice. Definately research and compare open vs. laproscopic.I only wish he had more information about support groups etc.

All answers will be on a one to ten. Ten being the highest.
First impression was a 10
Only got better. His manner made me very comfortable, and he explained everthing in detail. He did not rush, and I felt that personal touch.
Very professional Staff
NOthing to dislike
He is always there for you
Very strong with aftercare.
Good program with his neutrionest.
Compared the risks as having a C section
My rating for him is a 10
Both are equal.

10/13/00 - As most of you know, I have changed my Surgeon....My New Surgeon is Dr. Hans Schmidt..so far so good, his office staff seemed to be very nice over the phone, I have my intial office visit with him 10/23/2000, and I will give you more information then....

8/22/00 I meet with Dr. Salahi last night. The first thing that he said to me was "so you want to have surgery" I was a little taken back by it, but after a little while realized that I would not have been in that chair had I not been contemplating surgery. His nurses were wonderful and very informative, he even gave me a list of names and phone numbers of past patients, I called one last night and she really helped to put my mind at ease. I am more excited now about the surgery, before I was just scared. Next Monday I get the result from my blood work and then we go from there. I will keep you all posted, wish me luck.

I Was very impressed with Dr. Hans Schmidt. His comfort level spoke for itself He was extremely knowlegable and very professional. I was very comfortable with him. Being a nurse and seeing so many different kinds of physicans. He stood out, and to me that was very important. I have spoken to other patients who have told me how talented he was.

Foward and straight to the point. For me, that what I wanted. So far so good..

My doctor Is Hans Schmidt, MD in Hackensack, NJ. Not only was he very professional, educational, and caring but his manner put me immediatley at ease. He explained everyting in detailed even showing me a diagram and drawing out the total procedure for me. He was very patient answering my list of questions! Which were quite a few. I am very happy with my choice. The office staff is very helpful pleasant. I have only gone for one consult so far and have a surgery date of Sept. 12. I will keep you all updated.

August 11 th, 2000- I had surgery on the first of this month. I am recouperating now and am happy I went through with it so wuickly. A surgery date opened up sooner then I excpected and I greabbed it. I insurance approved me within 24 hours and I faxed them all the information they needed to get my approval. If anyone needs copies of letters I used or information PLEASE feel free to contact me. They insurance company said they approved me so wuickly because I left NOTHING out and ad ALL information right there for them.

My visit with Dr. Schmidt was very informative. He talked to me for about a hour, answering all of my questions -- before I had even asked him.
I am looking forward to getting my life back, and Dr. Schmidt and my primary physician are responsible for that. His staff- nice, efficient, and professional. (more later)