The Surgical Weight Loss Institute of Kansas City Bariatric Center

love everyone at my surgeon's office. Susan answered any of my questions, and Natalie was a great help as well. There are so many others in his office that have been great. I was referred to Dr. De La Torre's office, and I will refer anyone else to his office as well.

I wanted to be sure to write a review about Dr. Scott, but first a little background... I had a lapband in 2008 by another surgeon, which I didn't have any problems, that process went fine. I lost 70 lbs and then I got pregnant with my daughter. No major problems with my band while pregnant. After having my daughter, I had repeated issues with my stomach prolapsing and slipping. So after many months to a year, we decided my band needed to be permanently unfilled and I would need to decide if I wanted to have it taken out, live with it, or try a new band. Those were the only options my original surgeon gave me, as his policy is one surgery only...one chance, even if it was a mechanical failure, you weren't given other chances. This is something people need to think about when choosing a surgeon...if something happens, what would your options be.

So...I thought long and hard about everything and wanted to pursue a revision to VSG. It is difficult to find a surgeon who will take a patient from another surgeon. Thankfully Dr. Scott wants to help those of us whose original surgeon isn't willing or isn't skilled to do revision work. Dr. Scott is a very professional, to the task kind of Dr. He is short and sweet and doesn't chit chat, but I trusted his expertise and experience and that is the main thing I needed.

Just over a week ago, he removed my Realize band, revised me to the Gastric Sleeve, removed my gallbladder, and repaired a hiatal hernia that he found during surgery. My surgery went very well and I feel very good at this point.

I am very thankful for Dr. Scott, his skills, and his willingness to help those of us who need help to fix our problems that other surgeon's won't touch. Thank you for being a leader in your field in the St. Louis area!

**Also, Dr. Scott is now at the Des Peres Hospital, at mynewselfbariatrics.com. DePaul Hospital no longer will accept other surgeon's patients.

He was a great Doctor! I was in and out of the hospital in less than 18 hours!

When I first met her she had me instantly at ease. She talked to me at the same level I talked with her. No using terms over my head (I have a bit of medical knowledge and did a lot of research). I absolutely love my Sleeve and my Surgeon!!!
She listened when I had something to day and steers me in the right direction when I need it. Sat with me 2x pre-op talking over risks and expectations.

Office staff was instrumental in paperwork submission to insurance. Approval from Cigna in a week. (Thanks Lisa Katsantones.) The Nurse Rachel Honey was very helpful and prompt returning calls/emails.

Love, Love, Love the office staff. Always welcoming and personable. (None of which can be my fault because I am a comedian anyway)

These were just my personal impressions of my own personal experience and I am making no statements about what other people may experience.

When I began looking for a surgeon I concentrated on professionalism. A few Kansas clinics solicited me with poorly written newsletters. That doesn't seem like an issue that would make my decision, but I am educated and try to surround myself with people that will encourage professionalism. I waqnted a doctor that would be professional in her newsletter, stationary, web design, office appearance, human characteristics and integrity. Dr. Fearing is proud, but more importantly she is "real". She hugs me not a hand-shake. She sat with me for two hours in recovery. She called and visited often and took extra time to hear my questions.

I am five days out from surgery and although i am sore, I am pleased with my surgery and my decision to travel 6 hours to Kansas City to have the surgery. It was a great experience.

Dr. Scott's office at SSM Depaul Weight Loss has been wonderful from the beginning. You know from the start each step that you must take and they are always there to answer any questions. If you leave a msg. It may take until the next day to get a call back, but that isn't bad at all. The wait time in his office is minimal. And the gals there have always had a big smiles. The entire office makes you feel comfortable from the dieticians to Dr. Scott himself. Dr. Scott is very confident and I can say after my very first visit with him, I have no reluctance in giving him my trust. He is very thorough and take the time to answer your questions completely and give you all the information you need to make your decision. Thumbs up to an office that actually cares about the patients :)

* UPDATE Dr. Scott is now with DesPeres Hospital http://www.mynewselfbariatrics.com/

Dr. Scott has a very pleasant disposition. Always has a smile on his face and very professional. He made me feel very comfortable right away, and confident in his ability to do the job.

Dr. Scott did a very good job with my RNY surgery last Oct. 12. I was released from the hospital on Oct. 14th and did not need any pain medication after leaving the hospital.

I have had no complications from the surgery.

DR. Scott was very personable, and took the time to answer any and all questions I had. I felt he had let me and my husband know exactly what to expect and gave us the confidence we needed going forward.
I however have not met with him since surgery, but his associate Dr. Morales and his nursing staff have done my follow-up care and I am quite happy with all of them.
They have monthly support group meetings that are hosted by the nurse and nutritionist that are recommended for all patients.

at first i was a little worried. he does so many surgeries that i was worried about him being over confident and messing up. he was straight forward about risk and complications. i unfortunatly did have complications and was at first upset and afraid. the hospital at mu took good care of me i am very pleased with their surgical icu unit. nurses were very attentive and caring. i had one nurse who even waited past her shift for me to come out of resurgery to make sure i was ok because i had been so upset. de la torre fixed the issue and now at a year out i realize everything that happened were risk i had been informed were possible and they were diligent in caring for my problems and after care. i personally am very thankful for dr. de la torre and his office staff and expecially that nurse in sergical icu. i was so scared and she was there for me. wish i had gotten her name so i could thank her personally.