Mills-Peninsula Health Services Hospital

My first impression of Dr.Foster was that she was knowledgable.She sat down and talked to My finacee and me about everything to do with the process.She asked us if we had any questions,but they were all answered by her already.I liked that she looked you straight in the eye and I knew she was as serious as I was.She informed me of the aftercare and what was expected of me.She talked to me about the risks.She took every precaution,to check everything about me.I would rate her exceptional.Her bedside manner was outstanding.Her office people are fantastic!!.I didn't have any problems what so ever before,during or after surgery..I am 8 days post op today!

First impression was a no nonsense guy. He explained very well the surgery. Told me I would be a good canidate. He kept on top of me and if I did't do what I was suppose to do he let me know about it. The office staff is great very helpful and kind. What I liked best about him was what I did't like if that makes any sense. He did't let me get away with anything.

He is a very knowledgable doctor and I am soooo glad I was told about him. My surgery was on a tuesday and I was back to work on monday part time. I kept asking him if he really did anything to me! I had no and I mean not one problem. I heard all the horror stories but I never once threw up or had any problems because I did exactly what I was suppose to do maybe. My surgery was Nov. 2003 and I have lost 110 pounds, from a size 22 to a 6/8. In Dec. 2004 I had a tummy tuck with Dr. Rosenfield and I look at my old pictures and can't beleive that was me.

His after surgery program was very clear and I stuck to it. He explained all the risks and yes I was scared but I was more afraid of what would happen if I stayed the way I was.

Overall rating is excellent. He is a real professional and I would't want anyone else.
When last I saw him he congradulated me and I would recommend him highly.

Through,professional, attentive,firm,direct, educational.
My first impression was and still is that Dr. Foster will be my surgeon always for any need on mine or my husband or family member.
Staff, very helpful,I feel comfortable to call with any problem or question.
Future patients should always be honest with their surgeon.
Dr. Foster emphasize aftercare though patient education and patient participation. With on going follow up appointments.
There is a well informed staff and support group.
Rishs of surgery was addressed in a stright forward maner.
Overall Dr. Foster is the best.
Surgical competence, according to the surgical team I spoke with she has their upmost respect. And the is good enought for me. And she performed my surgery as far as I am concered, perfectly.

Dr Wetter was very professional, and put me at ease. He answered my questions before I had a chance to ask them. I look forward to utilizing this procedure as a tool to reach my lifetime goal of once and for all being done with fad diets and moving forward to behaviorial changes that will enhance and greatly improve my lifestyle.

Donna DeKay, Yvette and the entire staff are a wonderful support team!

I look forward to meeting again with Dr. Wetter on the 19 of January.

Dr. Wetter was very nice and didn't make you feel like you were a freak or looking for a quick way out. He talked to you and made you feel very comfortable. He explained the procedures and the pros, cons and risks involved in the surgery.

My impression never changed from the time I met him in October of 2003 to now in Nov. 2004 He stayed the same caring person the entire time.

His office staff was very helpful, he had a coordinator for the surgeries, who you could call at any time with questions.

Dr. Wetter is very insistent on certain issues, such as weight loss before surgery and learning how you are to eat before and after the surgery.He is adament about starting an exercise program that is to continue after surgery. He has a aftercare program forintegrating food back into your life.

I thought his he was absolutely great overall, including his surgical competence and bedside manner. ( He has been doing the Lap procedure for a long time,He was one of the pioneers of the Lap surgery. He trains other MDs on how to do it.)

I realize that not everyone might have the same experience or impressions that I did.
I was trully ready for my experience and was determined to make it as positive as I could. So everything happened the way it was supposed to for me.

My husband and I met with Dr Wetter on July 12. We both found him to be very informative and very nice as well. We had gone in with a list of questions but before we could get to any the doctor had answered all of them.

In regards to his office staff we found them to be very pleasant as well. Especially Yvette.

I go back for my second visit on the 11th of July. By that time I will have my pysch eval and met with the nutrionist.

I will post more on my 2nd meeting.

Very impressed with him and that has improved over time.
Staff was/is very friendly
He's a doctor who has a speech to make......no problem, but I have gotten a little tired of the same one.
He is very busy, need to be patient to get appointments.
I am just now learning about aftercare---will have to get back to you about this.
But there is a structured aftercare program.
Not a lot of talk of the risks of surgery, but then again, I have read a lot about it, and have made known what I do know.
Excellent

When I met Dr. Foster, she seemed very nice, yet serious. I could tell we were both interviewing each other. After we concluded our initial meeting, I think we both felt we were a good match.
I just had my follow up visit with Dr. Foster. I was supposed to loose between 7-10 pounds. I surprised everyone, including myself, by loosing 12.8 pounds. I think this proved to Dr. Foster I was serious and able to make the necessary lifestyle changes for surgery.
I have called her Burlingame office a few times, everyone seems very helpful and nice. I will probably not meet them, as I am having my surgery performed at El Camino Hospital in Mt. View. The one assistant who was there both times seems like she may be new. Dr. Foster has to tell her what to do next, as she does not seem to know.
The most impressive thing about Dr. Foster that stands out is how real she is. She wanted to make sure I was educated with not only the positive sides of WLS, but also the very real negatives. She even makes you sign a form stating you understand all of the possible risks. She is very detailed and does not leave one question unanswered.
I cannot think of one negative thing about Dr. Foster. She is a very real person. She uses words which are easily understood, and made me feel comfortable right off the bat. She is the third Dr. I spoke with, as I did not feel comfortable with the previous two doctors. I have found the right match!

Dr Wetter is the lap GOD! He deserves every positive kudo that has been lavished on him. He is very professional, very experienced, warm and caring, genuine, humble, thorough, tolerant (of my high energy spasms! LOL)He has a European outlook that won my Greek mama over!! Scored major points Dr. W!!

The office staff is fine... Yvette is awesome!! She works tirelessly to put everyone through, and even takes the abuse of those who don't realize how hard the insurance co's make it for her to be able to schedule patients for this surgery. Folks, it's not her fault! Yell at the insurers!!

The risks of surgery, and aftercare were excellent and thorough. I would say that in general, everyone should have several sessions with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. This is something all surgeons should require (IMHO). Dr W is conducive to the fact that psychology plays just as big a part as physiology.... in obesity and its treatment.

10 stars for Dr. Wetter, and 10 stars for Yvette! You two are life-changers and miracle facilitators!! The surgery is a tool, but how lucky are we that you are such excellent providers of this most miraculous of tools!!
My eternal gratitude!!
Athens
lap RNY 10/14/03
all time high 275
249/148/140ish

Pamela Foster was great in all respects. What more can I say.