"Well, I have ditched Dr. Sifers, and am moving on to Dr. Kevin Mitchell in St. Louis. I really didn't want to have this surgery so far away from home since my kids are so small, but after talking the Stephanie at Dr. Mitchell's office, I am feeling better about my decision. They really do all they can to reduce your trips to his office. She even said I have do all my pre-op work here in Kansas City if I want!!! Yeah!!! I have my initial consult on 7/11/01. I will be receiving a packet of info from New Start to fill out and return to them. As soon as they receive that packet, they can begin acquring approval for my surgery!!! Even before I see Dr. Mitchell!!! I am feeling a renewed sense of excitement about having this surgery, and am hoping everything will go as smoothly they've said it will. Although I have yet to meet the Dr., his office staff was beyond helpful and even let me know of a seminar Dr. Mitchell will be holding here in Kansas City this weekend!!! I am definitely going to attend.
Dr. Mitchell is a top rate surgeon. He is extremely through, has great follow-up and excellent in-hospital care."
