"I am a nurse and was 55 when I began this WLS journey. I asked lots of questions interviewing several doctors and attending 4 different orientations. I had previous abd surgery was diabetic and hypertensive. The other surgeons acted like this was a huge concern and stressed maybe having to do this \"open\". I did not like their projections of probably being under anesthesia for hours. I was well aware of what could go wrong and wanted to plan for success. Dr. Roe respected my need to understand and addressed my concerns.rnDr. Roe does the surgery open straight away. He was able to open my previous incision about 2 inches and do the procedure through it, just 1 opening. I was under anesthesia less than 1 hour. I had no problems with my lungs like I might have with longer anesthesia. No infection, no complications, I healed quickly.rnI never had nausea or vomting, never had any post surgical problems.rnDr. Roe was very realistic and insisted my husband be present before the surgery for clarity of what this meant to both of us. I appreciated that as did my husband who is totally supportive. rnI was back to work with no problems in 2 weeks. I am no longer considered diabetic or hypertensive, off meds soon after surgery.rnDr. Roe had the best follow up program. I was seen monthly for 18 months and now every other but will be followed for 5 years. Dr. Roe has been consistently encouraging and positive. rnI have friends who chose other surgeons because they didn't want \"open\" surgery and they have not been so blessed. Their multiple openings gave more discomfort and their doctors have been less supportive. I am grateful at nearly 2 years post that I chose Dr. Roe.rnThe staff is very helpful, caring and supportive."
