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I met with Dr. Guske on July 12, 2002. I was informed today (07/15/02) that my surgery will be September 4, 2002. Dr. Guske was kind and understanding and made me feel very confortable and ready to have surgery.
POST-OP
Dr. Guske has been great! Very supportive and understanding.
VERY nice man. I can tell he is going to have a great bed-side manner. I completely trust him to do this surgery. Although I waited 2-1/2 hrs past my appointment time, it was worth it. He explained everything to me, even apologized that my husband (who wanted to talk to him too) had to leave to go pick up our son and couldn't stay. He gave me his business card and said for my husband to call him anytime with any questions he may have. That was the clincher. I like this guy...
I met Dr. Rantis for the first time on 9/30/02. I liked him very much. I was very nervous, but he made me feel very comfortable and at ease. He took the time to thouroughly explain the procedure and risks involved with the Lap RNY. I don't have a surgery date yet, but I think I will be in good hands.
My first impression of Dr. Rantis was very positive. I was sitting in the exam room with my wife, and was feeling very nervous. Dr. Rantis came in about 15 minutes later, and apologized for being late! I have never had any physician ever apologize for being late. Dr. Rantis was very thourough and explained everything in great detail. He really helped my wife understand what I was considering and what the risks were of surgery.
Post-op Dr. Rantis and his team are just great. They are thorough, professional, and really take the time to explain what is going on with you and your body. Nothing but praise for Dr. Rantis and his team!
I chose not to work with Dr.Vitello and finally decided to work with Dr.Kane Jr. at Weight For Life at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL. He is very easy to talk to and kind. He was extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. His staff were friedly and efficient. I attended their seminar back in March and I knew then I should of worked with them, but they said it would take months for the surgery to be set and so I made a mistake and went with a doctor whom I was not comfortable just because it was quick approval..NOW I know that is not the right thing to do...I will do what is best for me..and I ended up taking my time and it took 3 1/2 months but I got my surgery date with Dr.Kane Jr. Friday November 15, 2002.
Met with Dr.Vitello at Michael Reese Hospital with the LIV-Lite Program on 7/18/2002. He looks exactly as his picture on the net. Dr.Vitello was very easy to talk to and a great listener and he didn't mind if you interrupted with your own questions regardless how long your list is. He was very personable and humble. Yes, he was very informative and NO, he did not scare the heck out of me with the surgery statistics. If others said that it was probably because they did not know what to expect. Since I studied all aspects of the surgery I was not otherwise scared from the consultation. Ask him anything and he will answer your questions. My pre-ops were scheduled for the very next day. Surgery in three (3) weeks.
I've only met with Dr. Kane Jr. once, and he was nice - not overwhelmingly friendly or super-personable, but nice. He eased my mind because everything seemed so "routine" for him and came across as very confident, in a good way. He definitely did explain all the risks thoroughly and wanted to be 100% sure I was making the right decision in doing this, which I appreciated. I love how they have their program set up - dealing with Weight For Life for insurance, classes, support groups, dr. apts., etc, was a blessing and a breeze, and the pre and post op care are very structured, providing much info. I'm sure he will be more personable when I have the surgery - I couldn't get much from 1 visit and going to his seminar. I actually will be dealing with my endocrinologist mostly, being a Type 1 diabetic for 17 years.
Ok, now a post-op, Dr. Kane couldn't be more sweet or supportive! He's great! He was the last one I remember seeing before going under, and I remember him completely easing all my fears and taking away all my anxiety -definitely a huge comfort. Thanks Dr. Kane!
I FIRST MET DR. RANTIS ON SEPT.12TH FOR A SURGICAL CONSULTATION. HE WAS SO NICE. HE EXPLAINED THE WHOLE PROCEDURE AND ALL OF THE RISKS INVOLVED WITH GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY. HE ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS. HE MADE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE. I GIVE DR. RANTIS A 10!
My first impression is that he's a very positive doctor that believes in what he is doing.
He actually convinced me that I was doing the right thing.
The one thing that bothered me was that I knew that he was running late and behind schedule. He did answer my list of questions.
I was also concerned that he didn't ask any questions. He didn't really do much but talk.
He minimized the risks of surgery to me. I don't know if that was because of the questions I asked or what.
Post-op-
He is the BEST!!! Great bedside manor, great at assurance, great at answering questions!
9-3-02, I will see Dr. Guske on Thursday! I can't wait! I (and my husband) have been working on a list of questions.