Cahaba Valley Surgical Group, PC Bariatric Center

My first impression of Dr. Sherer was he seemed to be confident in himself and he made me feel comfortable. He talked to me and explained all the details then gave me a chance to ask my three pages of questions. I discovered he had already answered half of my questions. He held back nothing he stated the pros and cons. We, my husband and me, left feeling we had made a good choice in surgeons.

I did not like his scale. (lol) I had been to the doctor the day before and weight and height was at Dr Sherer one inch shorter and 24 lbs heavier. Of course I will have to go with his scales. His is suppose to be the cadilac in scales.

The lady that took the Insurance form and checked me out was not having a good day. She spoke short to me.

These are just my personal impressions and I am in no way making any statements about what other people may experience.

I met with Dr. Sherer yesterday. My original appointment was for 1:00 but they called me the day before to ask if I could come in at 10:15 instead. Of course I said Yes! I thought he was very informative and told me all the risks and benefits of having surgery. He didn't beat around the bush about any of it. His office staff was very friendly and helpful. Suzy told me that my insurance had changed so that she could get approval in 2 days on the phone!!! She said we can go ahead and schedule you for surgery if you want to! I was so excited. Dr. Sherer is very personable and talked to me with much respect. I think (hope and pray) that he will be a wonderful surgeon.

Dr. Stahl is straight-forward and kind. He listened to me and answered all questions. Not judgemental or condescending. Wants you to know the risks involved and helps YOU make the decision. Thumbs up.

Dr Rex Sherer. Alabaster ,Al.
Very easy to talk to. Explained what I was getting into very well.Office staff is friendly and helpful. His office is on hospital site for convenience. Harvard grad. Bypass trained in Dallas. Strong aftercare emphasis. Will find out more about aftercare tomorrow. First post op visit.

Consultation on October 30, 2001

November 5 2001
I had my consultation with Dr. Stahl on Oct. 30 and all went well. He answered all my questions about the surgery. He even had time to answer questions from my wife and son who went with me.
He did not give me false hope but he did remind me about the risks involved.

His office staff was kind and courteous.They were busy though.I was an hour late getting to see him but, I did not mind becuase He let me take all the time with him that I needed.

He had replaced his office furniture to allow gor his larger than average patients and it means a lot to go somewhere where their is a chair big enough to sit in.
So far I am very pleased and would recommend him to anyone.

10-22-01 I met with Dr. Stahl and it was a great experience. Dr. Stahl tells you just like it is. He tells you the risks and that he has saw them all! His office staff was very nice and respectful. The only bad thing was the long wait. Me and my husband both went so we had to take our 2 and 4 year olds. But that was not his fault. We had to wait a hour and a half. Overall Dr. Stahl seems to know what he is doing.

I have enjoyed the entire experience..My first visit was 9/26/01.The dr and staff were great.He was very frank on what to expect and I appreciated that.The best sentence was this surgery is "In the hands of the Lord".How true!!Approved 10/17/01 surgery is scheduled for 11/27/01 I am so excited...

Wonderful office group and doctor. They are all so pleasant, and they treat you with respect and they all actually listen to what you have to say.

Dr. Sherer took 2 1/5 hrs to talk with me, and he answered my questions and my concerns. I would recommend him hands down right now.

I found Dr. Sherer's name on the list of Batriatric surgeons in Alabama, then checked out others comments about him on this website before I made an appointment.
My initial consultation with him was on 8-14-01. I was the last appointment of the day, and he was running late. I had a two hour wait. He apologized profusely...it really was no problem for me.
I found Dr. Sherer to be very down to earth and very forthright on the complications of Laparascopic Gastric Bypass, and what I could expect from all aspects of this surgery. I had a long list of question, and he answered them all without making me feel rushed.
I only have two objections:
Number one isn't about Dr. Sherer or his staff, but Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. My room was so small that we couldn't even close the door without moving my bed. I know that many times I was "out there" for everyone (and there were a lot of them) to see.
The cleaning crew asked me twice if they could come in to clean...they swished the broom around one edge of the room and emptied my garbage...that was it. The hall was dirty also.
The WORST thing that I saw, was a nurse emptying my roommates Cathater bag then rinsing her finger tips under cold water and towel drying. Being in a brave "drug induced" state, I immediately told her she was supposed to wash her hands with warm water and soap for as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday". She just glared at me and went out in the hall to confinue delivering meals.
Number two problem: There is a real lack of communication as to what a patient is allowed to drink or eat after surgery. Dr. Shere's information told me one thing, the nutritionist at the hospital told me another, and Dr. Christopher who released me, told me a third.
My expereiences so far with Dr. Sherer have been very positive, and I certainly would
recommend him to anyone...I just really question the quality of care at Shelby
Baptist.

Very nice, office staff is extremely nice. Felt very comfortable and at ease.