Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center
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My first opinion was that he was rather abrupt; but that he had taken the time and effort to put together a GREAT support team. Prior to my surgery I read favorable comments from other patients on this site and I felt better. On the day of surgery he stopped to see me a couple of times before the surgery and then after the surgery. One of the nurses in pre-op described him as a complete doctor; one with good operating skills and good bed side manner. She was right. The day after my surgery Terri came to see me which was very nice. The nurses that I had at the hospital were all kind and very helpful. Laproscopic surgery seems to me to be the only way to go. The pain was minimal. My only pain was the pouch spasms when I ate or drank any thing. Walking after each sip and medication soon solved this problem. My only complaint is that broth is too salty and the drinks are too sweet. Some of the sugar-free popsicles would have been a treat.
My daughter is an R.N. at the hospital.She told me about Dr.Jones.She gave me a video tape of Him talking to staff about the surgery.I liked him in the video as well as when I met him the first time.I felt he was very concerned and caring.He told me he has been doing them 15 years,and lost 3.[They were all high risk].Visiting and finding out our families Knew each other helped me be comfortable with him too.Many of his staff have had the surgery,and that helps also. I'll have mine tomorrow and will let you know how it goes.
My surgeon and his staff are like my angels.The office was very bright and the staff was great. His nurse Barb was doing a great job with me. I have called her a couple of times ans she never made me feel that I was bugging her.I was very leary about going to a surgeon I only heard about from strangers But am glad I did. They are the best aftercare that I have heard of. I checked on two other surgeons before choosing and this office I feel will be the most supportive.Dr. Svendsen was very up front on the comlications and I was glad for that, he gave me plenty of time to ask questions.
My surgeon is Dr. Svendsen at the Park Nicollet clinic. I have met with him once and found him to be very warm, confident and understanding. He is very proficient with LAP RNY which is a big plus for me. This whole process at Park Nicollet has been a very positive experience. I have a great nurse, Barb, and she responds very quickly to any and all questions that I have. I had previously had started the process with another local surgeon who does not do LAP's and I believe was more inclined to promote VGB's than RNY's. I found that surgeon's process much to drawn out and felt somewhat like a cattle in a large herd.
My meeting with Dr. Svendsen was very informative. Of course, by that time I had been given this website and others to get more information on the surgery and entire process so I was quite informed already by the time that I met him.
I liked my surgeon from our 1st meeting. He was thurough and patient allowing me to ask all the questions that either my husband or I had. He gave us all of the risks as well as all the benefits - a very balanced presentation. He was very laid back which I found calming. He was obviously very knowledgeable and communicated that knowledge easily. He respected how much I had learned from my research and treated me with utmost respect.
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Post op - I had a very uneventful surgery and recovery. I felt my surgeons experience played a huge role in that. My post op meeting with him was as good as the pre-op. He was informative and very supportive.
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I would and have recommended him to others. One friend is scheduled for late January surgery and she too has liked our surgeon.
I found Dr. Jones to be very pleasant to visit with. I immediately felt comfortable talking to him about my questions and beginning the journey.
My impression has never waivered. He and his entire staff are so easy to talk to and work with. I really believe they all have my best interests in mind.
Dr. Jones visited my room each day I was in the hospital and was so friendly and genuinly concerned about my recovery. The after-care program that his office incorporates is built to ensure my success.
Dr. Jones and his staff explained the risks of the surgery to me on more than 1 occassion to be sure I completely understood everything prior to surgery.
I would rate Dr. Jones (and his staff) a 10+!
My first impression of my surgeon was a good one. I had asked around before I had chosen to have this procedure done, and he has a good solid reputation. To back that up, I have a current instructor who is a nurse and used to work in the quality review area of that hospital and speaks very highly of him, so I feel confident that I am in good hands. Dr. Jones and his staff are very knowledgeable and nice. They know what they are doing and know how to handle each step of the way. Very much into teaching. Aftercare has been very much emphasized with visits to the dietician and surgeon's office and is very structured with steps that I feel have been very helpful. Risks were discussed in as much detail as I needed. Post-op I am giving my surgeon an excellent rating, as I had complications and he and his staff brought me through with flying colors.
my first impression of tom jones was that he seemed like a nice guy who cares about his patients. i realized he was not only a nice guy but a great surgoen. his staff was very nice they made me feel comfortable with choosing surgury and they do the procedures laproscopically. i would tell other people even with the best surgeon recovery is going to be painful so get ready!