AdventHealth Bariatric Surgery & Metabolic Medicine at Celebration Hospital
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Unfortunately, I've had more than ten hospital experiences. I would say the overall nursing staff was average in comparison to other experiences although there were two exceptionally wonderful nurses. Beautiful surroundings...looks like a resort.
I heard so many good things about Celebration Health before I got there but when I got there, it wasn't as they said or as I thought it would be. I feel as though the nurses in the Bariatric unit need more training when it comes down to caring for the needs of Bariatric patients. Also, they need to have an ample supply of large blood pressure cuffs so that they don't have to run around looking for one or using regular sized cuffs and getting false readings. I also signed up to be seen by a chaplain and never saw one. I felt very stressed, pressured, and felt no one cared except one person which was the head clinical nurse named Olga. Her bedside manner and concern was great.
This is the second time I have really checked into surgery. I have been in contact with my insurance company, and there are no surgeons "in-network", so that has me concerned. After calling three offices I was given information on, I have chosen Dr. Smith and his office to have a consultation with. The staff was very nice, and I have heard that he is one of the best laperscopic surgeons in the business. Very direct and soft spoken, tells it like it is and is very concerned with after care. I am waiting for my packet to arrive. I am feeling anxious, and excited right now. I have struggled with my weight for a long time now, and after trying on my own, or with help from Rx diet pills and weight watchers, I believe this to be the only way I will loose the amount of weight I need to. I will update more after I receive my info packet.
3/6/05
I met with Dr Smith 2/28/05. He is wonderful. His staff is terrific, and I would reccommend them to anyone. I waited 2 months to get in to see him, and it was well worth the wait! Theya rea ll caring people, I didn't feel like I was just a number, I felt like they saw me as me. Aftercare is a BIG thing, Supplemential vitamins are a MUST, and this is a tool, not a miracle drug that will make you skinny.... You have to exercise! I am very satisified with my decision. GOD has led me here, and I KNOW I have made the right decision for me.
Good luck to everyone on their journey!!!!
I had a consultation visit with Dr. Dennis C. Smith (09/10/04). During this visit he was very knowledgeable, and attentive to my concerns. He made me feel that he was truly concerned about his patients and that he wanted you to be successful at weight loss.
The entire office staff was patient, knowledgeable , friendly and helpful.
There was nothing that I did not like about Dr. Smith.
My impression of Dr. Smith was that he was an excellent surgeon..very sensitive to the needs and opverall well being of his patients.
Dr. Smith made sure that you receive a very
derailed outline of each phase of the weight loss surgery from the initial consult through the post op visits.He made sure that you were aware of all the possible risks and the weight loss percentages for each of the surgeries that he performs.
I would rate Dr. Smith as excellent in all aspects. I feel that he is very qualified and the bedside manner was an extra.
Dr. Smith is truly the best! I would recommend him to anyone thinking about weight loss surgery.
I researched 3 other doctors programs in the Atlanta area and I believe Dr. Smith is the most comprehensive. He educates every patient on the pros and cons of surgery, you understand the risks and the rewards. You even have to take a test (and pass) before he will proceed with the surgery.
Dr. Smith is a little dry - but he knows his business. I rather have a surgeon that knows what he is doing.
His staff is also the best. From the PA to the receptionist. The entire staff is friendly and caring.
I THOUGHT HE WAS QUIET, BUT SEEMED TO BE A
VERY CARING PERSON. I WILL PROBABLY HAVE MORE OF AN OPINION OF HIM AFTER MY SURGERY, SINCE MY EXPOSURE TO HIM HAS BEEN LIMITED SO FAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT ON WED. FOR A PRE SURGICAL CHECK UP.
HE HAS STRICT GUIDELINES THAT HAVE TO BE ADHERED TO BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY. I THINK THIS IS ONLY TO GIVE US THE BEST RESULTS POSSIBLE.
I WAS GIVEN THE RISKS OF SURGERY NOT ONLY BY
DR. SMITH, BUT OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN EVERY
STEP OF THE BEFORE SURGERY PROCESS. I HAVE
NO IRRATIONAL EXPECTATIONS OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN.
DR. SMITH TO DATE GETS A BIG THUMBS UP FROM ME. I WILL HAVE TO COMMENT FURTHER AFTER
MY SURGERY ON HOW HE RATES FROM THERE, BUT I
EXPECT THE SAME PROFESSIONAL, CARING TREATMENT THAT I HAVE RECEIVED SO FAR TO CONTINUE.
IF YOU CAN GET COMPETENCE AND BEDSIDE MANNER BOTH, THAT WOULD BE GREAT, BUT GIVEN A CHOICE, SURGICAL COMPETENCE IS NUMBER ONE. HIS/HER BEDSIDE MANNER WILL NOT SAVE YOUR LIFE!
I had my consult with Dr. Dennis Smith in Woodstock, GA in November 2002. Unfortunately, I did not see him agin until April 2004. Dr. Smith is absolutely the best - yeah, all patients say that about their surgeons...but everybody else is WRONG!! Dr. Smith is caring and KNOWLEDGEABLE...his hands are blessed and I am grateful that I was led to his care.