Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center

I was very impressed by Dr. Svendsen, he is very straight forward and makes one feel comfortable. I believe he is the best choice based on my experience and the experiences of everyone I've met who has had him.

The staff are wonderful to work with, Barb is so much fun to be around. The nurses at Methodist are fantastic and treated me with the best care I've ever had. Special thanks to MaryLee, Kate, Liza, and all the others.

My entire experience during this journey has been better than I ever could have expected.

Dr. Jones was wonderful to meet with. He made me feel very relaxed, was straight forward and answered all of my questions for me. His office staff is also wonderful. He makes sure you understand the risks of surgery and that there is a structured aftercare program you are expected to follow. I would recommend Dr. Jones to anyone who is thinking about having this surgery. On my way out from my appt. I met one of the nurses, Barb J., and she just made my visit all the more great! She is a fantastic person to work with and helps you to feel excited and calms any worries you may have. She has a wonderful smile, and can always brighten your day!

The only complaint for the day of my cons. would have been the wait time for registering. I really can't call it a complaint though, it was their first day using a new computer system and you can't really fault them for the learning curve. They were extremely pleasant and apologetic for the wait.

Dr. was very knowlegeable & caring.
His staff was very competant & caring.

He spent 1 hr answering questions & explaining the surgery to me & what to expect. He was very forthright & honest about answers, including unsuccessful surgies. He also addressed risks of surgery.

I would rate Dr. Jones as excellent.

Both Dr. Jones surgical competence & bedside manner were great!

He is a very nice man. Was up front and honest. Felt totally at ease with him. The staff at Park Nicollet is awesome. They all do a wonderful job. I would recomend Dr. Jones:)

I have nothing but positive things to say about Dr. Jones and his staff. I was impressed from the start. They carefully reviewed for me the difference between the bypass and the banding. Together we were able to make the decision that was right for me. I had a lap band on Dec. 4. After care booklet and appointments have been positive. I have not had my first fill yet but will soon (I think). The dietician was not helpful. She only read to me what was in the booklet. I needed information on the lap band and protein supplements and the hospital dietician was not able to give me information or samples. I think samples are a must because products are so expensive and not all taste good. There are also big differences. Fortunately, I teach nutrition so I knew what to look for.

The risks of surgery were addressed. That was another reason why I went with lap band. Dr. Jones explained that the initial weight loss would be slower but over time, people being banded would continue to lose for a long time as the band can be adjusted for individual needs. Also, no dumping syndrome or malabsorption.

I was entirely comfortable with the procedure and care.

Dr. Jones was recommended by a friend who is a nurse. His staff is excellent the hospital was very accomodating with large size equipment and lots of help. I was out of the hosptial in two and a half days and back to work in a week!

Dr Tom Jones was fun. He took his time during our visit. I never felt rushed. He didn't look at me funny when I asked questions that I thought were kind of silly (I really did want to know the answer). Dr. Jones has a terrific smile and an extremely pleasant attitude.
The office staff in the Bariatric surgery department is Superb. They are helpful and friendly and they get back to you when they say they will.
The Bariatric Team at Methodist hospital is Outstanding. The are efficient, well organized and friendly. They take all the worry out of the process so that you can focus on yourself and your health.
Dr. Jones was very upfront about the risks associated with bariatric surgery. He didn't try to sugar coat things or make the risks seem unsubstantial.
I would rate Dr. Jones and his team a 10 and I wouldn't want anyone else handling my WLS. I can honestly say I have (to date) not had any negative experiences with the WLS process.
I am now almost three weeks post-op and still don't have one negative thing to say about Dr Jones and his staff. Dr Jones and his staff came to visit me regularly in the hospital to make sure I was being well taken care of. To me Dr Jones is a truly caring human being who takes what he does very seriously and yet enjoys helping people and having fun.

Both my 18 year old daughter and myself had lap ryn surgery performed by Dr. Svendsen. He is terrific! I had more than one nurse in the hospital tell me if they were going to have this type of surgery done, he would be their choice. He listens very well and doesn't rush you. He is straightforward. His nurse Barb J is also fantastic. He is great and so is she!

This is the surgeon that I hope to use! I have heard great things about him and his staff. I will know on Friday, 12/5/03 if I get referred to him or not! Keep your fingers crossed!

Dr. Jones was great. He's a busy man, but made me feel important when I did see him. I've spent more time with his staff, which is fabulous!

I met Dr. Jones after I had qualified and been approved by insurance. We spent a lot of time talking about pros and cons, risks, and his recommendations for me. Then we scheduled the date!

His office staff is great. All of the bariatric nurses have actually had the surgery themselves, which is a great boost in comfort, and makes me feel comfortable calling them with questions or concerns I have. They are all wonderful!

The pre-op program is very comprehensive, meeting with a dietician, psychologist, etc. Aftercare is structured, with scheduled post-op visits and dietician visits, and support groups are available. The visits with the dietician are very detailed, and you get a handbook that takes you through what your food intake should be like during specific timetables after surgery. His food introduction schedule is very conservative, which, from what I've read, is the safest way to go. It gets a little monotonous during the clear liquids phase, but it's such a small amount of time in the big picture!