"ST. Mark's is very much set up to accommodate obese people. There were 4 or 5 other WLS patients recovering on the same floor. All rooms are private but tiny. There was only an old recliner chair and folding chairs are what is available for visitors."
"He seemed very nice - he answered all my questions. He was professional and business like. Since I am self pay (absolutely excluded on my insurance)he was very matter of fact - when do want to do it? I got the feeling that he does so many of these that it is sort of like a factory in that office. But a very well run factory - they have it down to a science. The office offers a support group for after the surgery. When I said I was concerned about potential side effects he said "There are no side effects that compare to the longterm effects of being morbidly obese." I feel very confident about his abilities and experience. "
