Meridian Surgical Group Bariatric Center

Dr. Margaret Inman made it possible for me to not only lose 257 pounds from my highest weight of 405, but also made it possible for me to eat like a normal person for the first time in my life!
I started out with a different surgeon, closer to home, but he died before I had my surgery. I was just about to get set up for a RNY, which I did not want, and I found Dr. Inman. I got my miracle Duodenal Switch on February 25th, 2009, and with it, a chance for a healthier, happier life.

Dr. Inman is a compassionate, but no-nonsense surgeon. She will give it to you straight, no chaser! She makes sure you are fully aware that your surgery is life-changing, and can and will "let you have it" if you do a major screw up with your post-op care. I haven't experienced that first-hand, but I know other patients who have, and got it with both barrels!

I feel blessed to have found her, and I wouldn't have gone anywhere else for my DS!

By far the best surgeon in the state. Her bedside manor could be better but I din't go to her looking for a new BFF. If you are looking for the best see Dr Inman, if you are looking for warm fuzzies look elsewhere. RNY 8/27/12

I had my surgery years ago...April 4th, 2001...with Dr. Inman and she was so...nice and funny. She was just in the process of adopting her daughter and talked to me about that...which I thought was very open. But her and Rosie Jones were in practice together. Dr. Inman did the surgery and Dr Jones came to the hospital and looked after me. Back then they only done open which the only thing I hated was going home with the tubes. I lost 120 pounds then and I am up about 50 pounds which is not good and I know I need to get down. Wonder if I can have a revision? Overall I loved Dr. Inman and thought she was very nice and very professional.

When i was 23 years of age i was diagnosed with a severe heart problem and was told i would need a transplant. I had to lose the weight or i would not be approved for the transplant but was not allowed to exercise at all. At first I was to see a different Doctor for the gastric bypass. I passed all the routine exams but a few days later the doctor called and said he would not do it because i was a high risk patient. Dr. Inman stepped in and with in a few weeks did the surgery. I came through with flying colors. That was almost 10 years ago since then ive lost 200 lbs. and am in such better health the have put off the heart transplant. I'm a single mother and was terrified of leaving her alone in the world. Dr. Inman saved my life!!!

I had my surgery april 4th 2004. Dr Evanson is an amazing person and saved my life. I would not be here had I not had this surgery and had he not done the amazing job he did. I have lost 300lbs and have a whole new life. THANK YOU TIMES A MILLION CHRISTOPHER you ARE my life saver even though you say it wasn't you. IT WAS.

I had gastric bypass from Dr. Evanson almost 5 years ago and I have been so blessed because of it. I am graduating from college on May 13th of this year. My life has been changed so much because of the weight loss I have had. I have lost 222 pounds. Having Dr. Evanson do my surgery was the best decision I have ever made. My life truly began August 14th, 2007. I thank God for the wonderful things I have been able to enjoy since loosing weight and having most of my medical conditions taken away. Thank you Dr. Evanson for doing what you do!!

Although I didn't get to talk to her very much, and I do realize she is a very busy woman, she is a wonderful surgeon and I am blessed she is mine.
She answers questions fully and completely, and is kind and gentle.
Bedside manner is rather abrupt, but that is to be expected, I suppose, with as busy as she is.
I am very satisfied with my surgery and with Dr. Inman.

Dr. Evanson is a great Dr. and surgeon. He is upbeat and very friendly. I only met him 2 times prior to surgery for about 10 minutes at the most each time. But I liked him. I didn't really have many health problems which kept my surgery pretty easy I think. I basically chose Dr. Evanson because one of my close friends used him as well as another aqaitence of mine had used him, so that was plenty of reassurance for me. The downfall to the whole process was I wish he was closer to where I lived so I did not have to drive 2.5 hours for appts. Overall, I am so far VERY satisfied!!! I am now 1 year post op and down 155 pounds!!!!! Thank you Dr. Evanson for helping me get my life back!!!

Jan. 31st, 2012 I had to have a reversal/take down of my RNY gastric bypass. It was all they could do. Said the ulcer disease would wind up taking my life. Said the reversal/take down is very high risk surgery....more risky than the initial RNY and very complicated because the RNY is meant to be permenant. I came through the surgery without complications. It is going to be a full 8 wk recovery. I am 2 wks out now and am in pain still. Upon discharge I felt like Dr. Inman was done with me. She had done all she could for me, I am not a success story, I am not a good statistic for her. I think it showed in her bedside manner. This makes me sad.

From my first pre-op consultation to my surgery day, I was absolutely thrilled with Dr. Diaz and the staff at St. Vincent's Bariatric Center of Excellence. I can't say enough good things about how organized the program was, how quickly I was able to get all my requirements completed and get a srugery date, and just the overall superior level of patient care I received. I can't say enough about Dr. Diaz and their practice!

If I had to make any complaint at all, it would be that the pre-op nutrition class and requirements I was given were designed for RNY bypass patients and not customized for VSG patients. I am hopeful that as they start to do more VSG surgeries that they will customize this information for their sleeve patients.