"I met Dr Lamar when I was late to the required symposium. I asked if I could still come in and told him I had gotten lost \"twice\". He asked where I had driven from and snuck me in the back of room. He’s tall, with puppy dog eyes. Weeks later I met with him in the office with my hubby. Dr Lamar again was relaxed and took his time with us. Linda is the Bariatric Coordinator. Id says she probably runs the place. We met with her at the same appointment. She explains the processes and gives all the stuff for all the pre-op requirements. I was able to set up my Nutrition and Psych Eval on the same day in the office. It was very convenient since Im driving far to see this group.rnrnAnyone considering this Surgical group should start with their Symposium. All three physicians are there. Im sure Dr Lamar will stick out. He just has that presence.rnrnThe whole program is structured. At the symposium you are given a black folder with information on surgeries, hospital and supplements. This folder goes with you to all your appointments, with nutritionist etc. Linda will give you plenty of paperwork, one of it being a cheat sheet to mark dates and places of all your appointments. Its has been recommended more than once to attend their support groups which are set up by time since you surgery.rnrnRisks or surgery was addressed at the symposium and personally at my first office visit.rnrnSo far im pretty happy with the process.rnrnDefiantly competence is more important but bedside manner is a close second. Even if your surgeon is great the experience will be much better they care. Im not 100% sure but I think Dr Lamar’s mom had GBSrnrnrnrnrnrnrn "
