"The hospital is incredible, unfortunately for me it was under renovations/construction during my stay and it sounded as if they were hammering the walls behind my bed ALL DAY!"
"My first impression of Dr. Katkhouda was that he was exremely knowledgeable in the field of bariatric surgery and a perfectionist who had clear cut demands for his patients. I went to the seminar planning on having a Lap Band surgery and left the seminar wanting a Gastric Bypass. I didn't want to go through surgery and risk slippage, erosion, or obstruction because if I was gonna go through surgery I didn't want it reversed for any reason, at it seemed that Dr. Katkhouda was able to note less complications with the Bypass surgery. My impression over the last year has not waivered. His office staff has always been helpful but I must say I have felt more rushed by his staff than the doctor himself who has always taken his time with me. I am one of Dr. Katkhouda's biggest fans. Dr. Katkhouda has always been honest about what I should expect and what he has expected of me. I was required to lose 15 pounds prior to surgery as all his patients in order to shrink the liver. I first contacted him in June for a price quote, rather than his staff returning my call, he did so personally. I informed him I needed the surgery in August due to my work schedule, he said we'd be cutting it close but he made it happen. I saw him for the first time in July, all of my questions and fears were addressed, as well as preop tests and aftercare. August 3, 2006 I had a gastric bypass. Surgery took longer than expected but Dr. Katkhouda went and spoke with my family immediately after surgery. I was in some pain after surgery but surprisingly it was only my back that hurt. The nurse informed me it wasn't unusual because of the hard operating table. I was nauseated from the blood in my stomach but nursing staff was very diligent with giving me medication as needed. The only negative was hospital construction so it was very noisy. I was pleased that when I woke up the morning after surgery Dr. Katkhouda came to see me, what's not to be pleased about a man in a suit with a French accent who has just changed your entire life for the better? As of today I have lost 100 pounds, and am only about 10 pounds away from my goal. I have visited him for all of my follow up appointments and have never had very long of a wait. I would send friends, family and anyone who ever asks to Dr. Katkhouda, he is a genious in his field, my scars are barely visible, no complications at all, never sick, no pain, amazing bedside manner. This man is amazing. I would welcome any questions from prospective patients."
