Mehta Bariatric Center Bariatric Center

I thought Dr. Mehta was very informative when I went to the initial conference with him and about five other perspective patients. He met with each of us individually after the presentation. I liked him and he answered any questions that we had. I think Dr. Mehta is very knowledgable with this surgery. His office staff was excellent and has grown significantly. I think they are all professional and highly qualified. He is very good with follow-up questions and phone calls.
He has been very supportive to me and I have never hesitated to call his office with questions. I did not know much about aftercare, and the staff at the hospital didn't really advise me. I did not realize the importance of walking immediately and also the respiratory exercises. Nobody explained that to me. MBC does stress aftercare and his office has grown to accomodate both physical and nutritional guidance. I asked him about the risks of the surgery and he was very honest about giving the statistics. I would give Dr. Mehta an excellent rating. I found the entire experience to be carried out in a very short time. I think I had the surgery about four or five weeks after I first inquired about it.

DR. MEHTA HAS GIVEN ME A NEW LEASE ON LIFE. I FEEL VERY CONTENT WITH MY SELF, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SOCIALLY. DR. MEHTA IS A WARM, CARING DOCTOR. ON MY FIRST VISIT WITH HIM I FELT HE WAS MY FRIEND AND HE CARED ABOUT HIS PATIENTS. HE ALWAYS CALLED ME BACK IF I HAD QUESTIONS WITHIN A FEW HOURS. HIS STAFF WAS ALWAYS VERY FRIENDLY AND THEY ALWAYS MADE APPOINTMENTS TO FIT IN WITHIN MY SCHEDULE. I WAS 5 FT AND 200 LBS BEFORE SURGERY. MY SURGERY WAS OVER 18 MONTHS AGO AND I HAVE LOST OVER 50 LBS WITH A GREAT LOSS OF INCHES. DR. MEHTA IS A YOUNG DOCTOR WITH A CARING HEART. HE LISTENS WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT. I WISH MORE DOCTOR'S IN ALL AREAS COULD FOLLOW HIS BED SIDE MANNERISM. I NO LONGER SUFFER FROM HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND THYROIDISM, THANKS TO THAT SPECIAL DOCTOR.

I under went the bariatric program on March 15, 2004. I had thought about this surgery approximately for 2-3 years ago. At that time there was not enough data regarding the procedure as well as "My insurance company pleading ignorance" to its clinical/health benefit. After suffering many personal tragedies with family deaths and the constant cycle of my weight fluctuating back and forth I finally made my self a resolution that in 2004 I was going to proceed with this procedure. I first encountered Dr. Mehta in February 2004 for my initial consultation when I realized my weight had again escaltated over 350 lbs and would inevitably be over 400 lbs as that had once before been my highest weight.

I am a health care professional for over 20 years so I am "informed" medically regarding most health issues which did help me "digest" this procedure quickly. My decision was made quickly to proceed due to the initial contat with Debbie and Lulu and Dr. Mehta himself. I work with and encounter many physicians, I had immediately found a "warmness" from both Dr. Mehta and his staff who were informative, professional and treated me with dignity immediately.

Being an overweight individual prejudices are apparent everywhere in society. This Medical group made me instatly feel that I was an individual who tried my best to control my weight but that area had become insurmountable to me, therefore the decision was made to have the gastric bypass. As far as the risks, I had to face my primary care physician who for lack of better words "is brutally honest" and stated "Wow!" you got huge. Then went on after blood work to tell me "well which is it going to be?" Diabetes attacking your system or your first M.I. within the next few years? He at first enraged me, then encouraged me to proceed "this time" in order to save my life, especially due to family history. Weight issues had run in my family for many years. In the past 10 years I have lost my mother, father and my two sisters to cancer and pulmonary issues. My genetic makeup closely resembled that of my sisters who unfortunately battled with weight issues also. After losing them both within the past two years (one in December 03). I put all my thoughts to the statement made to me that both of them passing from cancer and the weight issues they had somehow contributed to there passing in the manner in which they did.

All combined and the constant education of insurance carriers to reimburse this procedure I personally consider this procedure as the way of a NEW LIFE AND A NEW BEGINNING TO A SOMETIMES TRAGIC life story of many people in this country that battle morbid obesity and its daily struggle.

I recommend this procedure highly and would not hesitate to offer a personal testimony for Dr. Mehta and the Mehta Bariatric Center.

In 5 months after surgery I am down approximately 90-100 lbs, 9 pant waist sizes, from 3-4 XL to XL sometimes Large shirts. I do have a trainer and go to gym 3 - 5 days per week (1) hour each time. Nothing tastes as good as being thinner looks.

I have energy, stamina, and feel about 15 years younger than I am. What a great experience.

I am very happy with Dr. Mehta and the Mehta Bariatric center. I had researched many other programs, but Dr. Mehta's was the best by far. My cousin had bariatric surgery with Dr. Mehta 18 months ago and I was amazed to see the results and the her outcomes. I decided to have the surgery. I had no trouble getting an appointment, in fact I was albe to get one within a week of calling the office. When I first met Dr. Mehta, I immediately liked him. He was easy to talk to. He answered all of my questions and was very down to earth. Dr. Mehta's bariatric program is wonderful. He has a support group which is very informative and helpful. Dr. Mehta is a great doctor and he genuinely cares about his patients. If you need him for any reason he will always get right back to you. When I went into surgery I weighed 326 lbs, I now weigh 267 lbs. Dr. Mehta's staff is as wonderful as Dr. Mehta. They are very helpful, easy to talk to, and I like the fact that they had the surgery themselves. So they know what you are going through. They always go out of there way for you. This is not found in every day physicians office, it is very rare.

I chose Dr. Mehta because a friend recommended him and the fact that I got an appointment promptly, I was ready. I had 2 other consultations prior to Dr. Mehta with other physicians and knew much about the surgery. Dr. Mehta was informative and humble and seemed very confident. All my questions were answered. The office staff was extremely helpful and supportive. The nutritionist was always eager to help. I live a good distance away and have not been able to use the after care program, but I know it is available if I need it. My weight prior to surgery 237 lbs. As of 8-28-04 my weight is 157 lbs.

Dr. Mehta is the best! We consulted with other surgeons and chose Dr. Mehta because he answered all of our questions patiently and completely. No question was too trivial or stupid. He treated us intelligently. I got an appointment fairly quickly. We met with Dr. Mehta in November and had surgery in February. I chose the date. I weighed 239 on the day of surgery and weigh 150. I am thrilled with the outcome. I happened to sit in on one of Dr. Mehta's presentations about a year after surgery and found it helpfull even that long pot op.

I have a tremendous amount of respect for Dr. Mehta's Bariatric program and staff of caring individuals. I chose Dr. Mehta because of his fine record of accomplishment and his office had a very compassionate staff that actually cared for my feelings and concerns. Before meeting with Dr. Mehta I had seen two other surgeons. I chose Dr. Mehta because he was down to earth and understood that what I needed was more than just a surgeon, I needed someone to care. Dr. Mehta and his staff always answered all my questions and treated me with compassion. Dr. Mehta always returned my calls and answered my questions quickly. When I first met with Dr. Mehta I weighed over 350 lbs. Now I'm down to 202 lbs in less than a year. I look great and have never been happier. People who care, a surgeon you can trust, access to support groups, nutritionist and trainers there for you when you need them, that's what Dr. Mehta and the Mehta Bariatric Center are all about.

I chose Dr. Mehta for my surgery after 1 1/2 years of research and interviews with doctors. I attended his seminar and was very impressed with his presentation which was very helpful. I was able to ask questions, get clarification and speak with others who had had surgery only 2 weeks prior. I was determined to proceed to follow through for myself.

The staff, especially Lulu was so helpful and gave excellant suggestions. My starting weight was 242 and I am now at 168. Thank you Dr. Mehta for giving me back my health. I feel fabulous!

After giving long consideration to the idea of having bariatric surgery, I chose Dr. Mehta of the Mehta Bariatric Center to be my surgeon. After meeting other bariatric surgeons, because of his sincerity and genuine care for individual patients, I felt like a person not just another "number" or "case".

My pre-surgery weight was 217 lbs. I am currently 121 lbs. After calling Dr. Mehta's office, my consultation visit was within two weeks and my surgery was performed a month later. Before surgery Dr. Mehta was very extensive in explaining all procedure and risks and answered all and any questions I had.

Dr. Mehta's staff was instrumental to me before surgery. "Lulu" deserves much of my praise for her patients and comforting reassurance through the whole insurance process. Dr. Mehta keeps a continous relationship with his pot-op patients. I feel he truly cares for his patient, offering support group, post-op social events (holiday parties and summer picnic). The line of communication is always open.

I feel Dr. Mehta is a caring and excellent surgeon. He answers your phone calls and questions, he is there at the support group and most of all he is human and involved!!! I weighed approximately 280 lbs before surgery, now I am weighing 198 lbs. It was very easy getting an appointment to see him and the surgery date was very rapid. He also explained the entire operation at his seminar which convinced me he was the doctor for me. He has set up the after care program which is great and helps me stay on track. I only recommend him. He saved my life. The staff is friendly and professional.