Leonor G.
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Womack Army Medical Hospital
"I was very impressed. I actually had a private room in the step down unit which meant that you had a lot of individual care by the nurses on duty. They were all so caring and compassionate and treated me with so much respect. I loved them all!!"

Michael St. Jean
"Dr. StJean and the whole bariatric team at Womack are THE BEST. With the fused intestinal problem he encountered it would have been easier for him to fix it all by cutting me open. He chose to find a way to fix it all laparoscopically, no doubt, for my benefit to make my recouperation much less painful. I could not have been in better hands. From the moment I met him, I was so impressed with his total concern for me and the knowledge he pocesses. They encourage your spouse to come with you and ask questions also. They have a great pre-op requirements that at first I couldn't imagine the reasons for all that education and attendance at educational groups and support groups. Now I know I could not have gone thru any of it without it. The bariatric nurse, surgical nurse, nutritionist, psychologist, even the ladies in charge of making all the appointments have the best disposition I have ever encountered in a hospital. They definitely let you know from the get go that you are the most important person to them. My first week home I actually called them once and went in twice due to concerns over the gastrostomy tube and what was happening there. They all made me feel like I was the most important person they had there every single time. The doctor always made time to come into the room and evaluate the problem, and teach me more about everything that he had had to do. Everytime I went in, I came out feeling so much better. They kept assuring me that I could call or go in anytime I had the slightest worry about anything...no appointment needed. Even the nurses in the ward were fabulous. Usually one goes home within a day or two at most, I had to stay an extra day due to the gastrostomy. Surgical competence AND bedside manners are both important, and in my case, they were great! I will be going to my first post-op support group this afternoon and I can't wait.rnrnThe follow up with this team will last 5 years...now how great is that!rnrnI have absolutely nothing bad at all to say about my doctor and the complete team. I could not be in better hands...thank God!!!"
About Me
Raeford, NC
Location
30.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
02/17/2009
Surgery Date
Feb 12, 2009
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