Fairfield County Bariatrics Bariatric Center

After doing an extensive research on Bariatric Surgery, I attended a Weight Loss Seminar conducted by Dr. Craig Floch in Fairfield, CT. My first impression of him was that he was very knowledgeable, informative, and professional in manner. I knew right away that he was going to be the Surgeon to perform my surgery. Since that time, I have not regretted my decision as he has proven to be very professional and not so medically minded that he is not humanly grounded to his patients. And that is one of the many things I love about Dr. Craig as he made both me and my family feel very comfortable and reassured us along the way. The office staff is just as outstanding and are always easily accessible with a remarkable Aftercare program to their patients even years later. Since the success of the surgery, my health is great and my life is good. Presently, I am pleased to be be an active Advocate of Bariatric Surgery and honored to be one of the many faces of Fairfield County Bariatrics. DR. CRAIG YOU ARE THE BEST IN MY BOOK!

Dr. Floch is absolutely amazing. He's very straight forward, friendly, and caring. I'll admit when I first met him I was really nervous, but right away I realized he's there was no need to be nervous. He's quite personable and easy to talk to. Going into surgery he did his best to keep me calm and at ease. He really made me feel comfortable and I knew I was in good hands. Throughout this journey so far, he has been a great deal of help and support. His office staff is just as outstanding. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone looking into WLS. He's a great doctor and makes sure his patients are informed and know everything that should be expected before and after surgery.

rnMy surgeon was wonderful!!! I love him and he mad this whole experience a pleasure. He explained everything to me from start to finish. I knew what I was getting into from the begining. He gave me all of the positives for Gastric Bypass Surgery and all of the negatives. I started six months ago meeting my doctor at a seminar. My doctor was not pushy at all. He just wanted to let me know what this procedure was all about. I believe surgical competence and a bedside manner is a great combination. My doctor had them both. I highly reccomend him.

He and his whole team are FANTASTIC!! Always available to talk, very attentive! No complaints!!

I first met Dr. Neil Floch when I attended a weight loss seminar. Working in a Dr.'s office myself I figured doing these seminars was probably not on his list of favorites. But it never showed, his presentation was terrific, although frightening with all the obesity statistics. His office staff called me the very next day to get the ball rolling. I wasn't quite sure Lapband was for me though and asked the woman calling if I could wait. She was very calm and didn't try to persuade me at all. She simply wanted to get started processing my insurance so I would know if I was even covered for this procedure as I made my decision. A few weeks later I had my consultation with Dr. Floch. I had filled out a very detailed history, and we went over it together. He told me about all the risks. He answered all my questions. He conveyed warmth and confidence. He told me all about the care that would be required afterwards for optimum results. He explained that the band was not magic, and that it would require a lot of work from me too. I went home and got started on all my pre op testing. A few weeks later after all my testing I started to get cold feet. I met with him again to discuss some concerns I had and he addressed them all without trying to convince me. He talked to me again about the survey I had filled out and his impression when he first met me. I knew he was right, and that I was just feeling scared, but that this was truly something I wanted. He said we could certainly wait, and didn't want me to feel like I would be letting anyone down if I wasn't truly ready. I left the office and began my pre op diet. 2 weeks later I saw him again on surgery day. He came in, met my husband, reassured him, reassured me and off we went to the OR. I had a few problems afterwards, and ended up staying another night, but he was in touch with my nurses and visited me daily. I really have nothing negative to report. When I call his office I am always taken seriously, and every effort is made to accomodate me. They reassure me that what I am feeling is normal, or have had me come in if I was feeling uncertain about anything. I've never felt like I was bothering them in the least. Everyone in the office is supportive and wants to see you succeed. Dr. Neil Floch has done both of my fills himself, and found the port with no porblems at all.

Dr. Neil Floch put me at ease the first moment I met him at the seminar he held at the Hospital. He also gave me hope. I developed type-2 Diabetes as I got heavier over the years and felt awful with the medication \"cocktail\" I was on.rnIn attending the seminar, I felt like Dr. Floch and his office could provide me with the necessary tools I needed to fight this battle in my life, on my own I couldn't do it. The numbers were overwhelming.rnDr. Floch impressed me with his positive and caring manner. I also like that he was very cautious and looked at everything in my medical history. The office staff is all wonderful and everyone is positive and nurturing. Aftercare is strongly stressed. The risks of the surgery were never swept under the carpet but i felt the risk of not doing this and living with diabetes and the side effects of the medications was greater. I couldn't give Dr. Floch and his office a high enough rating. They are an exceptional team that operatives with the highest integrity and professionalism. I am so happy that they came into my life at this time. Now it's up to me to eat right, exercise and attend the support groups.rn

I met Dr. Floch when he removed my gall bladder two years ago. It was an emergency--I only met him for the first time in the hospital. And while we were talking, a commercial for St. Vincent's Hospital came on the television in my room. He looked at it and mentioned that he was doing weight loss surgeries there. I was embarrassed; whenever life conversations turn to weight, I'm embarrassed. And here I was, naked under a paper gown. So I quipped, \"I've been hearing a lot about that. Big business, huh?\"rnrnHe was quiet for a minute, and then said, \"You know, I have to take issue with that. Weight loss surgery has literally changed people's lives.\" rnrnAll I could think was, \"Great. I've pissed off the guy who's about to do my surgery.\" But his earnestness impressed me. We all make a living--but how many of us change people's lives with what we do? rnrnThe gall bladder surgery was a breeze. Recovery was a breeze. I'm going back, with an apology.

My first impression of Dr. Floch was that he seemed to be a very caring individual that was genuinely concerned for my health and that wanted to help me regain a healthy weight and lifestyle. I became aware of the great staff that his office had and how knowledgable and up-to-date he was on all the latest procedures and how much he wanted to ensure the success of each patient. During my pre-op stage he had people in his office that helped through the entire pre-op process, they did not simply give me a list of things that I needed to do, but were there to answer any and all of my questions. I would recommend this surgeon and his team because I felt confident as in my decision of having chosen Farfield Bariatrics and would never doubt that decision.

Fairfield bariatrics are a great team. I have met both Drs. Neil and Craig Floch and both were terrific. I was truly petrified to have surgery and they helped calm me down and not 'sell' me. They listened to me and why I wanted to make this change. Dr.Craig Floch ended up doing the surgery 2 days ago since Neil wasn't well enogh but they are both terrific. rnrnI have to also tell you that the office is terrific -Anita the office manager is a super star - she was there for all of my stupid questions and always took the time to deal with me. The other office star was Tangela who was my patient advocate to get my insurance approved and all my paperwork in. Tangela was in constant contact with me and got me through all of the paper mess to get the surgery approved. Tangela and Anita were both really positive and very professional. They both went the extra mile to accomodate me. All of the other folks in the office were all terrrific - I didn' have any bad experience.rnrnI am just out of the hospital today but since i was so scared (never had a surgery before) i really wanted to write to tell you all that these guys make it as easy as possible to help you thru this life change. I know my journey just has begun but I know these guys will be there for me.

I first met Dr. Neil Floch at the seminar and I was impressed with how kind and caring he was. He truly reached out to each individual, yet he wasn't pushy and you didn't get the feeling that he was \"selling\" the surgery. rnrnI had my first appointment with him on 9/10 and I continue to be impressed. He truly gives you the information and feedback but lets you make the choices about your own body.rnrnDue to my impatience - I am switching surgeon's to Dr. Craig Floch. He is just as wonderful as his brother and I am confident with my choice. I just didn't have the patience to wait while Dr. Neil was recovering.