L. Steve Weinstein Bariatrics Bariatric Center
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So far he seems to be great. :) He's strict though, but I think that's a good thing. He calls 'dumping syndrome' a good side effect of WLS. :) I really think he's going to work out great.
I really wasn't nervous going into my initial consultation with Dr. Snow since two of my friends had used him. When he came into the room with me, he sat on the examining table and I sat in the chair. I offered to switch but he just smiled and told me that was the way it liked it - the table was more comfortable to him anyway (thank goodness because I would hang off both sides of it!) I know he did that to make me feel at ease. The first thing he asked me was "Why are you overweight?" I told him because of eating too much, not exercising like I should, and heriditary. He told me that the bottom line was if you eat more than your body needs you will gain weight. He said it was important to realize that since even with wls you may not achieve your ideal weight unless you take in less than what you actually need. He then went into detail about the surgery and answered all my questions. He said he would tell me at least 10 times how important it is for me not to overeat once the surgery is done. He said every single time you overeat it will stretch the pouch slightly. I did get a little emotional but he said it was ok that we were going to get through this. So, my initial impression of Dr. Snow and his caring staff was GREAT! I feel that they will work with me in whatever way they can to get my insurance approved. I did express my concern that the ins. might not be approved because I am borderline with no major problems. He said he didn't like to wait until there were major health problems but to prevent them from occuring. I like his attitude!
My surgery was on 4/10/01 and Dr. Snow did an outstanding job. I thank God that I found him. Would highly recommend him to anyone in the Mobile,AL/Pensacola,FL who is looking for a good dr. Also, Mobile Infirmary is the best hospital I have ever been in! Very attentive and caring staff!
I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HIM HE WENT OVER EVERYTHING IN GREAT DETAIL. ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS.
I WAS MORE IMPRESSED WITH HIM THE FURTHER I WENT ALONG.
HIS OFFICE STAFF IS WONDERFUL.ANYTIME YOU NEED SOMETHING A QUESTION ANSWERED CLAUDIA WAS ALWAYS THERE.
BEDSIDE MANNER.
HE IS VERY STRICT AND IF YOU GAIN A POUND OR OUNCE HE WANTS IT OFF AND ASK WHY DID YOU GAIN IT????
YES HE DOES.
JUST LIKE ANY OTHER SURGEON. LETS YOU KNOW THE FACTS
WONDERFUL.
SURGICAL COMPETENCE
My first visit with Dr. Snow was a very emotional one. I was unsure if my insurance would even consider covering the surgery. I had been denied a referal and the outlook was not promising.
So desperate at that point to have the surgery, I started out crying. Dr Snow was very kind and seemed helpful. As my luck would go my insurance stated that "under no circumstances would they cover me for wls".
My mother then proceded to make arrangements to pay for my surgery. Dr. Snow reduced his fee and I am so very grateful to him for that.
Over all, Dr. Snow is a very skilled and caring doctor. I would reccomend him, his collegues and his great office staff to anyone seeking help with wls.
Dr. Snow is the best surgeon in the entire world. This man has hands sent from GOD and a heart so full of love and compassion for his patients , just talking to him about nothing will make you feel a million times better. I know he has saved my life and given me a new one on top. GOD BLESS DR. SNOW and his wonderful, wonderful, nurse CLAUDIA.
Dr. Snow, was and is wonderful. I was very nervous. He talked to me and asked if I had any questions. Well I came to his office with 2 pages of questions. He answered all of them and told me to do my research, gave me information and told me to contact him when I was ready. I was ready really soon. I contacted his insurance clerk and we prepared the insurance paperwork together, gathered previous physician office notes and sent everything in to the insurance in a short period of time.
Within 6 weeks I received a letter from the insurance company with their approval. I made an appoint to set up my surgery and Dr. Snow's staff was very helpful in arranging my pre-op tests and physical in my home town. Which helped me cut down on the amount of time I have missed from work.
They are a wonderful group of caring, professionals and I'm glad I found them.
Dr. Lamar Snow is the same surgeon that
performed my fathers surgery in June of 1998.
I saw first hand about the surgery/weight loss
as well as the care that this particular surgeon
gave to my father. I was ENORMOUSLY impressed.
As I visited Dr. Snow at the Mobile Infirmary
Medical Center in Mobile Alabama I became
personally acquainted with him through his
care for me. He remembered my father and asked
how he was. I could tell that he was genuinely
interested and cared about how my dad is doing
these few years later.
Dr. Snows office is VERY pleasantly layed out
and decorated. It really feels like you are
sitting in someones living room. As you approach
room #212 on the third floor at the Mobile Infirmary
Medical Center for the first time, you realize that
this beautiful scrolling windowed front office is the
one that you are supposed to be in. Dr. Snow's
staff is very courteous and VERY helpful.
I must say that Dr. Snow is very good at listening
and has a great bedside manner. If you are planning
on using Dr. Snow, I would suggest that you just
go to him and let your questions be answered
as well as letting your dreams come true with
your weight loss.
Dr. Snow has included all of my followup visits
in his initial cost. There are no co-pays for
the followups. He is very strict about not eating
when you are not hungry. He also encourages you
to attend his support group meetings once a month.
Dr. Snow was very up front about the risks with
having this surgery. In a light hearted manner
he smiled and reassured me that the benefits
MUCH outweigh any negative aspects of the surgery
itself.
I would rate Dr. Snow at 90%. I can't give him
a 100% rating because, well, no one is perfect.
*smile*
I can honestly say that Dr. Lamar Snow has a
great surgical competence as well as an equaling
wonderful bedside manner. Both rate at 90% in
my book.
I was very nervous; I had even asked my mom to come with me on my first consultation. When I met his nurse she was very friendly. When Dr. Snow came in I was immediately put to ease as he began to explain the surgery. I was even more impressed with the fact that he was in the room with me for over an hour; never seeming to feel like he was in a hurry even though we could hear that he was being paged over the intercome. I don't doubt that he takes this surgery very seriously but at the same time making you feel very comforatable with your choice. I know the group he is with has a great reputation here in Mobile as great surgeons so therefore I feel I'm in capable hands.
When Dr. Snow first came in the room he was very friendly and spoke to my husband and myself. He sat on the edge of the table and went over the procedure. He asked if we had any questions. He never once made me feel uneasy. He didn't talk about how much I weighed or embarassed me at all. I was very relaxed and at ease to ask any questions I thought of. His office staff were very friendly. He emphasied aftercare and the importance of this. He covered all the risk involved but he also said that being overweight was a higher risk than having the surgery.