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Dr. Foster did my lap band surgery some 13 or 14 years ago. She saved my life. I weighed 218 and I stay steady at around 125lbs. I see her every couple of years for a band adjustment. Dr. Foster is very open, forthright with the information, brilliant, extremely nice and informal - great bedside manner. I would recommend her to anybody.
Saw Dr. Wetter starting over a year before my VSG surgery in December 2012. He was able to address all the questions and concerns my husband and I had about having the surgery. Fortunately the surgery and recovery were very easy for me. The scars I have are very minimal. Have had several follow-ups with Dr. Wetter and as with my pre-surgery appointments he was very concerned with following the proper eating and emphasizing that the surgery can only do so much, and the rest is following plan and being in the right attitude to deal all the changes. So glad I went to Dr. Wetter, he is an expert in his field, and his office staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The bariatric program Dr. Wetter is in is part of a Center for Excellence for bariatrics at Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame, Calif. They also have a great Bariatric Nurse/Program Director and have monthly support meetings for pre and post surgical patients. Dr. Wetter and the whole staff/program are excellent. I would highly recommend him.
Just met Dr. Wetter and his staff. Janet, the bariatric coordinator is responsive to calls. You will hear back from them! Claire, his medical assistant, was nice and approachable.
Dr. Wetter seemed very kind and knowledgeable. I look forward to working with him. We talked about the types of surgeries, which was appropriate for me and my goals, risks and benefits, and his requirements before we move forward.
I was originally a patient of Barry Sanchez, he left the group and I was a "leftover" patient, and was assigned to Dr. Wetter.
In 10/12 went to doctor and the band was diagnosed as it had slipped & needed to be removed asap, due to complications happening.
Dr. Wetter performed the surgery without any complications. During and after the surgery he was attentive, professional and very through. My only hiccup with him was in the determination process of the surgery-he did not display any bedside manner and was abrupt, almost rude like.
This surgery changed my life and has given me a new lease on life.
My opinion in regards to Doctor Foster: She was great for my gastric bypass, 10 yrs ago. I was very disappointed when I resent called her office made an appointement to see if I qualifyed for a revition surgery.In her own words... I needed to loose the weight by eating less. And not to call her office until I did. If I could loose the weight on my own, I wouldnt need the surgery. Very rude, I was very very disappointed. I am sure my insurance will cover the revition, but I will not do it with her.
Dr Foster is wonderful! When I first met her she was very informative and made me feel very comfortable. There is are no questions that she is unwilling to answer. She really tried to discuss my specific needs rather than prescribing a generic plan. I had my RNY on 6/11/12 and she visited me in my room twice and stayed while I ate my meal to chat about how it felt (I had some uncomfortable chest pains when consuming liquids.). She always makes me feel that she cares about my journey and genuinely wants me to be sucessful. Not every doctor will be right for everyone, but I definitely feel as though I have found the right doctor for me!
This hospital was wonderful. The nursing staff was extremely attentive and friendly. They are a family friendly hospital and even encourage you to have a family member stay over in your private room. Dan was my nurse during the day all 3 days and he was SO sweet and nice. Hopefully I won't need another hospital stay but if I do, I definitely would want it to be at this hospital!
Upon my first meeting with Dr. Foster in Oct., 2011, I knew she was the right doctor for me! She's smart as a whip, compassionate, no nonsense and kind. she sugar coats nothing, explains things to a "T" and I have complete trust in her. bypass surgery is scheduled for April 16th, 2012, and I went last wk. for all my pre op admission, meetings/ and final check up. She was firm about me loosing 30 lbs before my surgery....i was afraid I wouldn't be able to do it...but I did! ( I lost 66 as of last wk)...I'm feeling better, she was extremely pleased...and that will just help along the process even more...she "lit the fire" and got me motivated! Thank you DR FOSTER!!!! You are good for me!!!!
Dr. Wetter is a very easy to talk to, non-judgmental, and extremely competent surgeon. Not only did I have lap band surgery 3 years ago and lost close to 100 pounds, but also had a laproscopic colon resection by him for another unrelated problem. Both he and his staff were always very responsive and attentive. I did note on a few occasions during after care office visits that the schedule was not always maintained, but there was always a reasonable explanation he offered....after all there are more patients with critical needs requiring his skill versus my after care appointment. Regardless, I have never felt rushed and he ALWAYS lets you take a moment to gather your thoughts to ask any last questions you may have. I have always felt that he was there to truly help me and not his ego. I would highly recommend Dr. Wetter for his technical skills, bedside manner, and compassion for his patients.