The Kane Center Bariatric Center

I had heard a lot of good things about Dr. Guske. As soon as he walked in the room and started talking I liked him. Bye the end of our first appointment I knew that I was in the best hands in this area. Feeling very confident in his skills, I can hardly wait for my big day.

My impression of Dr. Rantis was very positive. He spent plenty of time going over the surgery details and potential risks involved. I am now pre-op and awaiting surgery, so I will be happy to share my continued experiences with him after 9/28.

4/19/01: I went to Dr. Kane's seminar on 4/14 and thought it was very informative. I recommend this seminar to anyone who is wondering about where to start. You have to schedule thru Weight for Life. I met Ginny from WFL at the seminar. I've emailed Ginny once already and she got back to me within an hour! Dr. Rantis presented the seminar and Dr. Kane Sr spoke also. Both impressed me. What most impresses me is that they seem ultra-conservative. I was at a group one day and people were complaining about all the "extra" things Dr. Kane's group requires: Pulmonologist consult, psych consult, attending support group. These things show me how careful they are and how much they try to cover all the bases. They are very concerned about blood clots after surgery and have a strong approach to prevention.

Dr James Kane Jr. Will do my laparscopic operation.I went to 2 of his
seminors.He's a very good talker explains things very well. Tells you all
the good and bad. He works with weight for life people. The lady I was
working with Ailin Banos she is great.You can call her anytime she'll
always talk to you or call you back.He does have a aftercare program.
He does tell you all the risk.I think he's a pretty good doctor I believe
in him. Thats why I picked him. I have only heard good things about him.
As far as his bedside manner I don't know. I haven't had my surgery
yet.

At this point, wow...what can I say? Dr. Rantis and his staff are tops! They have all been so supportive and kind, and I think Dr. Rantis is kind, compassionate and very competent. I trust him completely. The staff at Alexian Bros. Hospital, where I will have my surgery, has been great, as well. I went in for pre-operative testing and was blown away at the efficiency! I spent no more than five minutes in the waiting room. Also, everyone was fun and kind and made me feel at ease. My only negative experience came from my stomach x-rays at the hospital. The technician was very nice, but she "diagnosed" me with scoliosis and then told me not to tell the doctor. She showed me the x-ray (and the curvature of my spine) and said the doctor would get in touch with me.

All in all, though, I recommend the whole experience, so far, to anyone. If anything changes, I will report.

Dr. Kane Jr. is, in a word ...wonderful. He is associated with an incredible group of physicians who are not only incredibly skilled, but are kind and caring people. I met each and every doctor in his practice. Each was warm, always greeting you with a smile, and patient, more than willing to answer each and every question. I really can't say enough about them.
The office staff is always encouraging, sympathetic, and knowledgeable. I have always felt welcomed and well cared for during a visit.
The aftercare experienced post surgery was great. Consistent follow up visits are standard.
Dr. Kane and his associates are very open, honest, and factual about the procedure and addresses all possible risks of the surgery.
My overall rating of Dr. Kane on a scale of 1-10 is an 11. His skill and knowledge are a 10 but his warm bedside manner puts him off the chart.
The only thing I was disappointed in was some of the nursing staff at the hospital.

my first impression of Dr. Rantiss was that he was very quiet. He started talking and told me the jist of what they did during the surgery and reviewed the risks. He was willing to talk with me as long as nec.

He is the quiet type in my opinion but he comes off as very confident and all along I had the feeling from him that he was very competant.

The staff was friendly and helpful.

The team of Kane- Rantis and Gusky all are very serious about aftercare. Personally I have already agreed to stay in therapy at least for the next 6 months and they stress the in house therapy available.

I prefer his demeanor in a Dr. To the point and skilled.

His skills are his strong side.

He is very down to earth, explains things clearly, and seems to love what he is doing. He has a sense of humor and is ready to answer questions with complete responses.The office staff were nothing more than wonderful. At one point my 2 1/2 year old son ran out of the exam room while I was talking with Dr. Guske and Olga played with him and kept him occupied. They all seem like very professional and kind people.

I've only seen him once so far, but Dr. Guske seems very caring. He didn't rush me. He told me, without the signs of arrogance so often seen in medical professionals, that it's very rewarding for him as a surgeon to be able to make such a big difference in his patients' lives--in many cases giving them 15-25 extra years of life!

He probably could have been more proactive in informing me of the nitty-gritty details about the surgery, because I didn't know the questions to ask at the time. Just make sure you go in with your list of questions, and I know he'd be happy to answer them all.

I have to be honest and say that I was disapponted that I was not able to see Dr. Kane. However, after meeting and talking to Dr. Guske I was impressed and at ease.

The office staff was nice and the time he took with me was wonderful. Even after I asked my 5 billion questions, he still had more information to tell me. He took the time to listen and explain and that is what I liked!

I have my surgery date scheduled for August 10th. I can't wait to see him again!

As for the Weight for Life Office - I was put off a little. There were a few calls I made where they were a little rude. But I was approved and I am done working with them.