WeightWise Bariatric Program Bariatric Center

I'm really impressed with Toby Broussard as he sat down and had a one on one with me explaining every detail of pros and cons of surgery, types of surgery and risks and benefits. He told me what was expected of me and gave me opportuinity to ask questions and encouraged me to let him know my fears. He assured me that I would have an entire interdisciplinary team working with me on my case and that I would have support in all aspects. So far I have worked with dietician Chris who is great, Nurse practitioner Kathy who is knowledgable on the clinical side of things and coordinates care overall,psychologist , patient advocate Stephanie who has been helpful, exercise therapists Summer and one other. Tracey is the nurse who does my vitals height and weight had the surgery herself and looks great and is so encouraging. I give the team a 10 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best!In addendum, I got the priveledge of working as a med surg nurse with Dr. Broussard and He is an awesome surgeon.The nurses in the hospital are awesome as well. Loved working with most of them!

I haven't had surgery but I'm trying to meet
all the requirements to have surgery. I was
very impressed with Dr. Walton. His honesty
and pleasant personality. His office staff is
very pleasant and helpful. I haven't dealt with anyone that was not friendly & helpful.
Everyone has been more than willing to answer any questions I might have. I am planning to have the gastric sleeve surgery.
I'm in the process of meeting the requirements to have that surgery now. Hopefully I will have more good comments to pass along about the hospital and staff soon.

I met Dr Broussard at the initial seminar. He was very informative about the different types of bariatric surgery. Over the next few weeks (pre-surgery) I met with him several times and he answered all the questions I presented to him thoughtfully. The staff was great. I was assigned to a patient advocate who answered my calls and e-mails promptly. The staff was always pleasant and helpful. The aftercare was explicitly explained and emphasized. Support is offered through weekly support group meetings where there were all levels of post-WLS patients available to answer questions on all levels. Dr Broussard has performed a large number of WL Surgeries and is very competent as a surgeon. He's also a very likeable person and has good bedside manner.

These are my personal opinions, based on my personal experiences. These experiences are based solely on my experience, and not things I have heard from others.

I have to tell you that I think Dr. Greg Walton is awesome. Before I made an appt. to see him, I had heard very good things about him. My first impression was that he was very, very personable, very warm and willing to answer and and all questions that I had. My impression has not changed, and frankly even gotten better. There really isn't anything negative that I can say about him at this point. I am only 20 days postop, but I believe that I will continue to feel the same about him.

Dr. Walton's office staff has been fine to work with. I really have no complaints.

Dr. Walton and the entire staff emphasize from the first time you go to the informational seminar and every time you see them the importance of continuing to come for aftercare and support groups. The support group at Weightwise led by Dr. Keller is great.

By the time my surgery date arrived, I felt that I was fully prepared and well-informed about what I was getting into. I understood the risks involved and understood my responsibility.

I have all the confidence in the world in Dr. Walton and trust him completely. He is the only doctor I have ever had who gave me his cell number and told me to call him or text him, day or night, with any questions or concerns I may have.

I would have absolutely NO problem recommending him to anyone interested in having this surgery. He's the best in my book.

Dr B was a very straight forward person and for me that meant alot since i am the same type of person. His staff is great they treat you very well with open arms .There wasnt anything taht i could say that i didnt like about Dr B ,He does emphasize alot about after care and i know that he is there anytime of the day any day of the week whenever i need him from the smallest question to the biggest question he is always available. I would rate Dr B as the top notch in his field and would not have chosen any other surgeon for my surgery i am very happy with him. He has a great bedside manner and also a outstanding surgical competence.I had not one negative experience with Dr B or any of his staff. the only negative experience i had was when my insurance denied my claim first time out but Dr B went to bat for me and it was appealed.

YES I AM SCREAMING WITH EXCITEMENT!!!!!!!!!!! I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE THIS SOONER!!!!!!! Iam so excited that I can hardly wait to see where Im at a year from now!!! Dr Walton was TRULY AMAZING!!! I didn't get a hospital pager # I actually got his cell # that HE actually answered whenever I had any questions or concerns. My surgery was NO big deal I kept thinking the 1st week that it would probably be a tough day tomorrow, but that never happened. It was relatively painless except for the gas they use during the operation & that was gone in 24 hrs. My incision never hurt & 6 weeks out they look FANTASTIC!!! By the way did I mention Im also 30 lbs lighter after 6 wks!!!!!!!! That never would of happened without this surgery, as I have been trying for 7 yrs since the birth of my 3rd child. I would HIGHLY!!!!!!!!!! recommend Dr. Walton & Weight Wise to anyone!!!!!!!!! Shelley Winter

I have been through the free seminar and will meet my Dr tomorrow. I am expecting great things.

Dr Brosard was very informational I thought I knew alot about the surgury but I learned alot more. My decision to have weight loss surgury was instilled even more after listing to him all of my questions were answered with care and kindness. Thanks hope I can get the surgury soon.(Insurance)

Dr. Walton is very professional, and will let you know what you need to do to be successful in the Weight Wise program.

Weight Wise is a program, not just an operation. You are required to attend an informational seminar prior to scheduling your first appointment with the doctor. Once you meet with Dr. Walton and decide to engage the program, you will meet with nutritionists, exercise physiologists, a psychologist, attend group meetings, and probably be required to lose some weight before surgery. From what I have read, this program is stricter than most. However, they also have one of the highest success rates.

Great surgeon. No problems. I would highly recommend him. I think he is highly skilled and I had no complications.