El Camino Hospital Hospital

Dr. John Rabkin and the entire PacLap staff are great. My surgery was successful and complication free. St. Mary's staff is very competant and did a okay job getting me oriented to what was going on, though a little rushed. The Anesthetist was very good and the OR staff nice. Dr. John is energetic and highly competant. He listened well and addressed my concerns. We talked on the phone and exchanged emails as well as my in-person consultation, so I felt that I had his attention as much as I needed. His bedside manner is great--upbeat and thorough. Patients should know that he is busy, and while he'll take the time you need, he's not going to hang around your hospital room a lot, so during those fuzzy days after surgery, jot down your questions so you're sure to ask while he's there. Aftercare was terrific, mostly handled by the PAs in the office, who are also knowledgeable and attentive. The support structure (meetings and message board) are excellent and I participate regularly and feel these people are my friends as well as a group I trust to help with any thoughts I want to bounce off anyone or problems I encounter. I would rate him and my entire surgical experience as excellent.

Dr. Foster is very nice. I felt completely relaxed with her. She took a lot of time with my husband and me. She made sure we understood all aspects of the process from pre-op testing to post-op life.
She doesn't beat around the bush, is very blunt about what she expects from the patient.
After further visits to her office, I am still absolutely pleased with Dr. Foster and her staff.
2/7/06 Almost 2 years post op and I still think the world of Dr. Foster. If I ever have a question, all I have to do is call or email. I still have to go in for check ups, yearly. She still cares about every aspect of my post op life. She is also my biggest cheerleader! Her staff is wonderful-always encouraging and supportive. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Foster to anyone who is SERIOUS about wls. Don't bother making an appointment to see her if you are not completely serious about taking care of yourself and following directions.

He was great. The staff at Pac Lap is superb and it's just a well run organization. Every month one of the surgeons or the medical director comes to Chicago for our support group. This was very encouraging both pre and post op. I was really ready to leave the hospital on the thrid day and I loved that Dr. Rabkin came by early enough on a Sunday that I was discharged by 10:00 AM.

Dr. Wetter has been fantastic! He's exuberant, helpful and obviously a very skilled surgeon! I picked him out for his experience not knowing what to expect of him as a person. Now that I'm post op I can't say enough good about him. My surgery was positively smooth sailing for me and I know it's because he's so good at this.

His staff (Donna and Yvette especially) are a wonder. How they get so much done and still manage to give you a smile and call you back everytime you call is beyond me but THANK YOU!! And Yvette... special kudos to you for working through a tough insurance mess.

By the way... he's easy as pie to deal with - just do what he asks and all will go well - especially the pre-surgery weight loss! He asked me to spread the word - here I am spreading it 'round! Thanks again Dr. Wetter!!

I met with Dr Wetter in early December, and found him to be informative, cordial, and confident. His office staff represents his qualities well. He spent close to an hour with me and my wife explaining the surgery, discussing life long implications, and answering questions. I was very impressed with his manner, and actually felt toward the end that I was taking advantage of his kindness and that it was time to end the appointment. After my appt with him, I met with Donna DeKay; she is the Dietician in the office, and the Bariatric Surgery coordinator. She too was very likable, while being very professional, and informative.

From the moment she walked into the examination room I was confident in her and not nervous. She is candid and straightforward. She answered every question and was very helpful in understanding how the Lap-Band works.

Dr. Wetter seems to be very calm and matter-of-fact. He seems capable, and has done many lap RNYs. I did not feel like he was in a hurry- my husband and I had lots of questions, and he took lots of time to answer them. His office seems really busy (I think he shares the office and staff with other doctors who have other specialties).

Whay can I say about Dr Wetter except he is a wonderful surgeon. My Doctor said I needed the surgery but only if I used Dr wetter. Let me tell you he is a tough cookie. If you do not follow the rules and are not sincere he knows. He tells it to you straight and if your serious it is not a big deal but a help and boost. After surgery he was so kind and caring. I was given a stuffed Frog while in the hospital and when he came in he asked if the Frog was ready to go home. I always knew what to expect and what was happening and what I could not do. It has helped me to be a success since May 17th I am down 100 pounds. I have not one complaint about his office staff or him and I loved the care at the Burlingame hospital. I was so cared for.
Thanks to you all.

This place is the most helpful and go beyond the call of duty to do what ever they have to to help u

I finally met Dr. Foster...what a nice lady! She was very informative, very knowlegable, eager to answer my questions. She told me what she expected of me and I hope to make her proud!