"I feel so lucky to have chosen Dr. S as my surgeon. When I first started this journey I was nervous and thought I needed to interview multiple surgeons before I made a decision. I called two different places and one of the two places was Mercy Iowa City. I spoke with Sara and she sent me the paperwork to complete. Once I completed and returned to her she was able to schedule my initial consultation for just a few weeks out. I called another place where my best friend had her Sleeve surgery and they sent me some information but could not schedule my initial consultation for 4 months. From the very first appointment with Dr. S I felt very at easy and was looking forward to the following appointments with Jenny, the dietician. I went to the monthly support group meetings and quickly realized I did not need to interview any other surgeons. I had the opportunity to compare notes with my best friend who had her surgery done by a different clinic and she told me "what you have with Mercy and Dr. S is much more hands on with more individualized and personal attention". My friend told me that if she was in my shoes she would probably go with Mercy over the place she had went to, not that she wasn't happy but the support isn't as hands on where she went.
My surgery was completed and I had some of the best care I have ever experienced in the hospital. All of the nurses were great and spoke very highly of Dr. S and his attention to his patients after surgery. Once I was released from the hospital Dr S called me at home to check in and see how things were going.
Through the pre and post op this group at Mercy Iowa City has been wonderful to work with and I look forward to the monthly support group meetings because all of the patients and staff are kind, helpful and supportive! "
