Julie W.
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W. John Hollingsworth
"Dec 22/01 My esteem of Dr. Hollingsworth increases every time I deal with him. He was wonderful while I was in hospital, doing everything he could to make me feel at ease both pre- and post-op. He visited me every day, and was so pleased with my progress that he released me a day early. My VBG scar is a thing of beauty - a more-or-less thin line straight up my middle, with no raised bits or hypertrophic sections. He says it's due as much to my fortunate genetics as to his skill. I got a gelcap stuck in my stoma on September 13, and after 24 hours of vomiting every 10 minutes, his nurse called me on her day off to tell me to rush to Cardston for an emergency endoscope. Again, Dr. H. and his staff were very caring and sympathetic, and they saw to it that I was treated very quickly. At my 3-month check-up in November, he was very pleased with weight loss and eating/exercise habits. And again, I felt that he had all day to chat if I required it. If all I need is a panniculectomy after I've reached my goal weight, you can bet I'll have Dr. H. do it. He is truly a hero to many, many WLS patients. Aug 25/01 Dr. Hollingsworth is a caring, meticulous practitioner. He puts his patients' safety first, as was evidenced by his referral of one consult to another surgeon due to the complications she presented. He's quiet, unassuming, and passionate about his work. He cares about every patient, and wants 100% success for every one. Dr. H's staff are equally caring, from his receptionist to his nurse, to the respiratory tech and the internist. They are dedicated to the care of their bariatric patients. There isn't anything about Dr. Hollingsworth I don't like. He appreiates all questions, and answers them in a concise, clear manner without being condescending. He made me feel like he had absolutely all day to talk to me if I needed it. He likes that the Internet has provided so many people with so much information, but he recognizes that it also can teach patients the answers he WANTS to hear. He can spot insincerity a mile away. He's up front about complications, and is very direct about his opinion of not following the rules. Overall, I'd rate him as outstanding. I'm still pre-op by 3 days, so I can't speak to his surgical competence just yet. Ask me in two weeks!"
About Me
Calgary, AB
Location
30.0
BMI
VBG
Surgery
08/28/2001
Surgery Date
Jan 05, 2001
Member Since
Before & After
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August 19 2001 - my highest weight
301lbs
120 pounds GONE! I never thought this outfit would fit when I got it in January!
181lbs
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