"Dr. Shin is wonderful!!! I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon. I did some research about him before deciding to let him do my surgery and found that he is one of the top surgeons in the state of WV! He will spend all the time you need in answering your questions and addressing your concerns.
This is a very structured program. The entire staff is trained to work with bariatric patients. They have a nutritionist on staff who will work with you and address your diet and nutritional needs. The office staff was very helpful with submission of insurance paperwork. They are also eager to help bariatric patients. The clinic also has a gym and personal trainers who will help you get started with an active lifestyle. These trainers are very nice people who want to help you...no matter how heavy or thin you are!!! The nurses and PAs are very nice.
Best of all, there is a support group, both online and offline. No matter where you live, you can reach them online. There are also meetings held in different towns across the state and you are welcome to attend them no matter where you had your surgery. In fact, you are welcome to attend if you are just thinking about having the surgery (bring your friends and family, too).
I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Shin to any person considering this surgery. Their clinic has an informative seminar each month where you can meet Dr. Shin and see an entire presentation on the surgery and the lifestyle changes that come with it. To check on the next seminar, see his website at http://www.lifequestwv.com/
Please understand that these are my observations and views based on my personal experience with Dr. Shin. If you are considering surgery, do all the research about your surgeon you can. Weigh the good and the bad, because no doctor is perfect. I recommend attending seminars and support group meetings, if you can. Talk to other patients who have had the surgery. Good luck making the decision that could change your life!"
"My insurance required a psychological evaluation before approval. I couldn't have been happier with Dr. Froese. She was extremely nice and helpful. I would recommend her to anyone considering this surgery."
