Eastern Maine Medical Center Hospital

I went through hell trying to have weight loss surgery with Dr Toder. I went through the entire program. I did everything asked of me and met all qualifications and requirements. I never had a complaint of the program and was excited to get my surgery date. I asked Lynn Bolduc to be put on a surgery cancellation list in an attempt to get in sooner. She kicked me off the program at the last stage before my surgery because she said I asked her to cancel someone for me. That is a lie. To cover up for her actions she is now saying I quit the program! That is rediculous! I never quit the program. I went through 5 months and was kicked out for absolutely no reason and now they are lying about it cover their own unprofesssional butts. I am being denied surgery for no reason. Shame on Dr Toder and her staff for their arrogant attitudes and mistreatment! These are the FACTS of how badly I was treated. She may be a good Dr but that doesn't change the fact that I was mistreated. Funny how this site warns that you can be sued for libel if you post something negative here. Maybe that's why there's only positive comments. What happened to the truth? What happeend to free speach? Well bring on the law suit, I would love the chance to speak in court!

Great staff, very responsive, helpful and supportive during all interractions.

Dr. Toder saved my life on March 15, 2010 by performing a RNY By-pass for me. I had one foot in the grave and the other on slippery mud. As of 6/5/10 I have now lost 103 pounds and continuing to melt away. All Diabetes medications are gone and my blood sugars are under complete control.
Dr. Toder is my hero!!

I was a little scared that she would turn me down. The nutritionist told be the best way to convince her I was a good candidate for Gastric Banding was to loose weight beforehand. I did that very well. She explained the facts to me. I understood it was all in my hands. To be sucessful or not. I had to do the work. I really am impressed by her skill as a surgeon. She is very pleasant but serious as to you knowing the facts. I agree with her methods. The program is one of excellence.

09/04/2009: My first impression is that she has very little time and is very curt with her responses, precise and to the point. She seems very competent.rnrnUpdate 11/20/2009: I am finally home from the surgery. It went very well. Dr. Toder will not push you home before you are ready, in fact, she kept me longer than I wanted her too, but it was for the best. I am 5 days post op and I am recovering well.rnrnShe and her staff made sure that I had my 2 week and 6 week follow up appts. even before I went in for surgery. I was even encouraged to attend the wls support group meeting at the hospital the day after surgery.rnrnShe was very upfront about all of the risks that come with this surgery and emphasized them frequently to impress them on me. Her after care, and support programs are superb!rnrnShe is technically advanced in her field. Dr. Toder does perform robotic, laproscopic procedures and is one of the leaders in the field.rnrnOverall, I am impressed with her and very glad that I chose her for this surgery. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants the best there is.rnrn

Demand the bari-bed. They don't seem to offer it enough, but because I demanded it they got it out for me and it made things easier with my limited mobility.

The rooms are oddly shaped and the beds don't leave much privacy. But the staff were nice and it was clean.

Dr. Toder is very streight and to the point! I was a little scared of her at first, but she grew on me and i realized she has my best intintions in mind. Her Office staff is great and always helpful. I would highly recomend Michelle Toder if you are looking to have WLS.

Dr. Toder is the best. She definitely expects you to do the program and to follow the \"rules\". She doesn't sugar coat things and expects her patients to do what she asks. I wanted a great surgeon, not a best friend and I feel I am in great hands with Dr. Toder. The more I see her the more she warms up. The office staff is always quick with responses and I have had no complaints.

Great experience