Vishal Mehta Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Prior to my surgery I weighed 380 lbs. I chose Dr. Mehta because I was referred to him by the partnership for weight control. The original surgeon that my doctor had recommended had a waiting list of 6 months just for an initial consultation. Once I had decided to go ahead with the surgery I didn't want to wait for a year before having it. After meeting with Dr. Mehta I felt very assured that Bariatric surgery is what I needed and wanted. He answered all my questions and gave me a lot of background information including potential risks. I was scheduled for surgery soon after making my final decision. Prior to September 10th, any and all of my questions were answered. His staff help to understand any questions regarding insurance, hospitalization, risks, work concerns, etc. I returned to work 10 days after surgery and currently weigh 220 lbs.

My first impression of Dr. Mehta was his confidence of the procedure and of himself. My weight was 260 lbs before surgery. I am now 100 lbs less 10 months later. An appointment was given within two weeks.

Dr. Mehta answered all of my questions to the fullest extent, I left his office that day knowing which doctor I was choosing to perform my srugery. He also explained the risks of the surgery. I was so pleased with his office manager Lulu, she was the best. There was no stress before the surgery or after. If I needed to know something or had a questions she got right back to me. If I needed paper work filled out it was done with a pleasurable attitude.

I have also had the opportunity to talk to his nutritionist, who was very helpful.

After a lifetime of losing and gaining weight, including a "stomach-stapling" surgery 13 years earlier, my personal physician recommended gastric bypass surgery. The referred surgeon said I would required "open" surgery because of my previous stapling surgery, and since he only performed laparoscopic, I needed to find another surgeon. While researching I located Dr. Mehta's website and attended several of his seminars and support group meetings. These were very open discussions of the surgical procedure and the risks and benefits associated with it. It was obvious that Dr. Mehta's patietns had a great respect for him as a person and in his skills as a surgeon.

During my consultation, Dr. Mehta discussed the possibility of doing the revision surgery laparoscopically. Once the day of surgery was over, I was thrilled to find that the gastric bypass was succuessfully completed in this minimlly invasive way. Without Dr. Mehta's skills and confidence to attempt this surgery laparoscopically, I would have had several more weeks of pain and recovery time associated with "open" surgery.

My recovery went very smoothly, and I benefited from the support I received from the support group and the wonderful office staff. The availability of a dietician and personal trainers gives you all the tools needed to make the most of this life changing procedure.

At the time of surgery, I weighed 250 lbs. It has been nine months since surgery, and I am down 85-90 pounds (and still losing) and I feel great. I would highly recommend Dr. Mehta and his comprehensive practice to anyone seeking this type of surgery. He is an exceptional surgeon and a very caring person.

Dr. Mehta was the third gastric bypass surgeon that I saw. I was 331 lbs suffering from diabetes, heart condition - having previously had a coronoary bypass in 2000. No one wanted to touch me. A friend recommended Dr. Mehta. We got an appoinmtnet immediately. He saw me and said he would be able to do the surgery. He was confident and saw no problems, unlike the other two doctors. They were only willing to do the band. He was willing to do the bypass. He gave us the confidence and hope to believe all would be well, and it was. 110 lbs later, I feel great, look good and have my life back with no diabetes. Dr. Mehta is a wonderful, confident, capable and caring doctor.

After attending several seminars on weightloss surgery I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Mehta. I was able to get an appointment right away. His seminars and support group meetings are most informative. His office staff is first rate. Any questions that arises is answered promptly. Paperwork and insurance issues are handled expeditiously. The time between my consult and surgery was less than 60 days. Amazing, my starting weight was 273 lbs. I now hover around 175 lbs. I expect to lose another 20-30 lbs. Since I live a distance from New Brunswick, I do not utilize the support group, nutritionist or personal trainers like I should, but I do try to stop in at one of the seminars once in a while to say hi. I would highly recommend Dr. Mehta to anyone who is considering weight loss surgery.

I first heard of Dr. Mehta via his support group. A friend who had learned I was thinking of the surgery suggested I attend. I attended one support group meeting and then had my consultation visit with Dr. Mehta. I found the meeting with him to be encouraging. I felt comfortable with him as a person and he presented information about the surgery, recovery, and life after in an easy to understand manner. His staff, too, have been terrific! Very warm and supportive! I attend the support group meetings when able and have spoken with Jessica, the nutritionist, several times. I am so in favor of the after care support areas offered through the Mehta Bariatrc Center. I had my surgery late January 2004. On the day of surgery I weighed 268 lbs. As of today, I weigh 168 lbs and am still loosing. Thank you Dr. Mehta and the Mehta Bariatric Center - you have given me life!

Before my surgery I weighed 385 lbs to date I have lost 175 lbs in 15 months. I chose the Mehta Bariatric Center with Dr. Mehta initialy because I could get an appointment quickly. But when I met him he explained the procedure thoroughly including the risks and answered all of my questions. He helped me to believe in the positive side of the surgery and that it would help me. The procedure saved my life and I expected to reach my goal weight shortly and I don't intend to ever become obese again! Though I was not able to use the centers support groups, nutritionist and personal trainers due to the distance of travel for me, the office staff was very supportive and helpful. I would highly recommend Dr. Mehta and the Mehta Bariatric Center to anyone considering Bariatric surgery.

Words can't really do justice in conveying my gratitude to Dr. Mehta for what an 80 lbs weight loss has done for my life. I had been heavy set all of my life and peaked at 222 lbs, causing a variety of health problems that ranged from the inability to stand for more than five minutes to gastric reflux disease. Unlike the other bariatric surgeons I spoke to, Dr. Mehta and was accessible and down-to-earth, and his support staff-expecially Lulu and Jane - were warm, kind and friendly. Working in partnership, they assisted me in my protrated battles with the insurance company, and we all celebrated the victory together when it was finally approved. This surgery has been a miraculous second chance at life for me now that I'm finally free of my "living coffin."

I chose Dr. Mehta from his radio advertisement. When I called up to make an appointment it was done very, very promptly. When I met Dr. Mehta at the Mehta Bariatric Center for my initial consultation I was very, very happy. I chose Dr. Mehta because he explained everything. I wanted to ask and know about the surgery. When my wife and mother met Dr. Mehta on the day of the surgery they were very pleased with him. Dr. Mehta 's staff are always there to help and support you. The whole way through the surgery and after words his support group is very helpful for anyone wanting to know more about the surgery and for anyone that had the surgery. My weight before the surgery was 385lbs. After a year I weighed at 190lbs. I am very happy with Dr. Mehta and the Mehta Bariatric Center. They are all so helful all the time. Thanks again.

I went to the Mehta Bariatric Center after waiting 3 years with another doctor who gave me such a run around and kept putting me on there list. I weighed 323 lbs previously. I had diabetes, sleep apnea, acid reflux, no dentist would put me under anesthesia, my teeth were badly wrotting away. My knee's were severly damaged. No doctor would perform a badly needed repair on my knee's. I found Dr. Mehta through a friend. I told his staff I was giving up. I din't think I would ever have this surgery performed. The secretary was so very kind. She said "you know what, why dont you come in today". Three weeks later I was being wheeled into surgery. I have never met anyone like Dr. Mehta and his staff. They are not like ordinary doctor's offices. They are so compassionate, so careing. They are real people who care so much. Any fear I had or any question was given first priority. He explained everything. I knew the risks involved because I researched for 3 years. But I was dying litle by little with my weight. I believed the risks are worth it and you choose it of your own free will . The support groups with Dr. Mehta and his staff were uplifting my spirits before and after my surgery. The knowledge I gained about weight mangement and the surgical procedure and the kindness shown to me was priceless.