Ascension St. Vincent - Carmel Bariatrics Hospital

I was 2002 Rny bypass. He made my pouch size of small egg. I lost 138 lbs. 18 years later i can hold 1 cup of solid food. Watching carbs somewhat I stay near 168. I am 68 years old and doing great!!!
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Excellent surgeon, great staff, St. Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence lived up to it's name!

As of today, November 11, 2014,I have lost 257 pounds, I think that I am where my body wants to be because, I have hit a plateau and I'm fluctuating back and forth with these 5 little pounds, So, what the heck, I'm happy, I'm proud but, most of all, I am "HEALTHY"...I am officially off of my Blood Pressure medicine,and no more diabetes meds. My BMI was 72 back in 2010, but now it in the low 30's...In Nov. 2012, I underwent THREE hip surgeries, 1 total replacement, got an infection so had to undergo the second one, then 2 days later went in to replace 2 parts of the new hip. I had to stay in rehab. for 6 weeks. Learned how to walk all over again because I had been in a wheel chair for over 15 years. Today, I Thank God and for
Dr. Margaret Inman for giving me a second chance to get it right and Live my life to the fullest. Dr. Inman is my "SHERO"
I shall forever be grateful to her for the rest of my natural life...Muah and hugs to you Dr. Inman.

In my opinion, St. Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence is the model of what every hospital with a bariatric surgery program should be.

The staff is caring and responsive, and seem to be genuinely interested in making recovery from whichever bariatric surgery you have had as smooth as it can be, and making sure you have the tools to succeed in your post-op live.

Though I haven't experienced other bariatric programs, I would have to say that St. Vincent's has one of the top programs in the country, and I have not had one regret since having my Duodenal Switch there with Dr. Margaret Inman five years ago.

At the time, she was not doing Lap DS on patients with a BMI over 50, which mine was, so I had an Open DS. The recovery went smoothly, and the one issue I had, not being able to eat well early out, was easily solved with gentle stretching of my new sleeve stomach. I've been eating like a champ ever since.

I lost an initial total of 237 pounds, down to 168 from 405, and am currently - and nearly effotlessly- maintaining my weight at 171.

Dr. Evanson and his team and St. Vincent Carmel Hospital are fantastic. They truly understand their patients and families.

Dr. Inman and her staff were always pleasant, caring, professional, and educational. I cannot remember one instance of being dissatisfied when seeing her or calling her office!

I had the DS in May of 2009. I am her only patient that she has performed an open DS on.

If you want the DS, see Dr. Inman.
If you want a knowledgeable surgeon, see Dr. Inman.

What she lacks is bedside manner, but her knowledge FAR out weighs her lack of bedside manner. She often talks with her eyes closed, either accept it or find a different surgeon.

Dr. Christopher Evanson is so personable. I felt from my initial consultation my impression of Dr. E that very confident of his work but seemed to have marginal tolerance for those who are negative toward their treatment. Although, I felt he was correct, some of those in the initial consultation were actually distracting for those of us who really wanted to be there.
He has been very positive and extremely encouraging toward my "recovery" in life. He notices things, like when I got my first pair of cool jeans.
I really like his office staff. The girls at the desk are friendly, one even makes comments about my before pic because I showed my excitement to be getting the surgery.
He spent lots of time with my husband and friends before I was taken into surgery and made all feel comfortable.
He helped after the first month to adjust my diet according to my needs and that I was intelligent enough to be able to do so.
I love all the support programs that St V has to offer.
I feel that surgical competence and bedside manner are equally important. I WANT to do well and please my doctor because he has shown so much interest in me and my well being.
Since I am asked to report the negative as well, he thing I liked least was his newest hairstyle! LOL
THANK YOU DR E!!!

It has been my experience that during my process of trying to get things in order to proceed to have and be approved for the surgery it has been an uphill battle in dealing with the office staff. Apparently they have no record of me.

I have seen the psychiatrist, been to meetings and filled out the necessary paperwork and set through the seminar but they have no record of me.

The communication between Dr. Evanston's staff (one in particular) and the patient has broken completely down. At this point I have no idea where I stand. Dr. Evanston is a great surgeon that is why I chose him. Dr. Evanston this has nothing to do with you at all. Your a great man and surgeon please understand that. It is a person in your staff that has not contacted me after leaving several messages. Being very rude on the phone and thinking I should know everything on where I stand. I am ready for surgery and I am ready to be a suggests story for everyone I love.

He's a great surgeon. He's very knowledgeable and personable. His office staff is very nice and helpful as well.