Surgical Weight Loss at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital

My first impression of Dr LePort and his office staff was very favorable. I had heard nothing but good things about him, and I concur that he is the best. Although he is extremely busy, he was very complete with me. He explained the surgery in full, including the dangers, and made sure I fully understood everything. The only negative I have to say is that if you choose Dr LePort over the other doctors in his practice you must wait longer for a surgery date. I had my initial consultation to learn about the surgery on May 14, 2002, and my appointment with Dr Leport on June 11, 2002.
I feel tht his staff is totally compentent also. They took care of getting approval from my insurance carrier (First Health) and two days later I was approved. That was on June 13. I guess in the scheme of things, four months is not long, but I am a person who wants to DO something once I decide on it.
Dr LePort's office stresses going to support group meetings. There is one on Monday night and one on Thursday night. I started attending them in June to make sure I had made the right choice. I have to say I have never been sorry. The group has about 50+ attendees each meeting. There are people in all stages and I am looking forward to tonight which will be my first post op meeting.
I would rate Dr LePort and his staff a 10 out of 10. I personally havn't had a bad experience at all, but I must say everything has worked out for me both before and after surgery so if you have no problems to work out, you probably have no complaints.
I know in your prompts to help compose this review you make the point that no one is the "best". I fully agree, and would never say Dr LePort is "beter than everyone else", but he is up there with them in my opinion.

It was a very comfortable experience.

GREAT

Dr Leport was the best choice I could make. having had prior hernia repairs and an abdomen fully of adhesions he was willing to take the chance to preform my GB. I was so glad that he responded to my email and also worked with my local doctors office. His entire staff is well trained and they truly care about the patients they treat. My follow up appointments were always on time and the staff was always ready to answer any questions and offer their praises. The support group that the have is excellent with a wonderful program that covers a variety of topics/ The entire process was professional, infot\rmative and addressed allmy questions. They also have access to the products that he recommends which made it easy to get what I needed during follow ups.

My first impression was not great. Sort of cold and aloof sitting in his very impressive office with a large replica of the Starship Enterprise on his desk.

My second appointment with him was MUCH better. He was a real person, just came in from surgery in his scrubs. He asked some good questions, told me the risks of Lap vs. Open and generally was favorable.

The office staff are on the ball. They answer questions promptly, work with insurance well, and are flexible. Also, they've had many of the same people for over a year and a half -- pretty good for a doctor's office.

today is 2-25-02 i called the office at 448pm the only thing i can tell you is i live 8 hours away so they was ssssoooo nice they are going to mail my packet and i will fill it out mail back then they will look it over set up my tests in my town then schedule me to come for 8 days and it is done they was so nice just even the first time talking on the phone i cant wait to get the ball rolling today is 4-06-02 my paper work was sent to the insurance 3-14-02 and was sent back with aproval 3-28-02 my surgery is scheduled for 4-24-02 yea!!!!! today is may 1st and it has been one week since i have had my surgery i am doing just fine i feel great and i am glad to have this done i just cant wait for the out come and to see some results but i know patience i want to say thank you to the staff they are wonderful and if you choice this doctor dede id the lady to see i just life her up and praise her for the knowledge patience and help she gives everyone was great and the hospital was at the top of my list also thank you to everyone

My stay at the hospital was just fine. the first couple of days I was heavily medicated so it was all a blur. Most of the staff was incredible and I felt very comfortable asking for help. There were a couple of times late at night when I had to wait 1/2 hour or longer for assistance, but that was the exception. Over my stay there i did have a couple of roommates. One had way too many visitors and the other was a homeless drunk going through DTs, and insisted on getting out of his bed, screaming and generally causing trouble. They eventually had to restrain him and move him to an isolated ward. I feel he never should of been allowed in my room and caused me to miss a day in sleep. If you can arrange for a private room, it'd be preferable. My stay was a positive one though - no major complaints.

All the paperwork was handled efficiently, they were attentive and caring.

Dr. Leport was very professional and caring.

No

Friendly,caring,professional and always very helpful with any questions.
His lack of visits in the Hospital post-op.

That I think he happens to be the best baritric surgeon around. I would trust him with anything I have done.
His emphasize on aftercare starts way before the surgery.

Yes,completely in detail.

Excellent.

Surgical competence

The nurses were EXCELLENT!! They were always right there when I needed them! Very sensitive to the weight issue! I can not rave high enough about them! I suggest FVRMC for any hospital stay!