"My first impression of Dr. Cribbins at the seminar was \"Wow, he's young!\" He was very nice and very informative. It seemed that he was gearing most of the seminar around the lap band and only breifly hilighted the Open RNY (he doesn't do lap) and VGB. But when I asked him to elaborate during the Q&A session, he did so without hesitation. During my consultation, I still believe him to be very nice and courteous. Eventhough I felt that he and the nurses were rushed, I believe I made a good choice at having him be my surgeon. However, if I had not received so many recommendations to choose him, I probably would have continued to look elsewhere. Only because I kind of felt like a number. Dr. Cribbins was very personable, but neither nurse I met smiled at me...at all (one I don't think even looked up from her clipboard at all the whole time she was in the room). And he has no after care program. But when I voiced my concerns to someone else who was his patient, she told me that the nurses don't perform the procedure, the doctor does and \"a good bedside manner won't save your life in the OR.\" Also, I have a great PCP who can give me regular after care in the months/years following surgery.rnrnRegarding the surgery, I believe Dr. Cribbins and his Assistant did a terrific job. I'm 2 months out and so far (knock on wood) I've had no complications. I believe I made the right choice in choosing him. He also came to visit me in the hospital every single day I was there."
"It doesn't taste like a Snickers at all, but definately the best protein bar I've tasted. I don't crave it at all, but at least I can get it down as opposed to the chalky protein drinks I've tried. The after taste leaves a lot to be desired."
"Dr. Schulze is very nice and great at what she does. She handles many patients who are either going trough or have gone through weight loss surgery and knows Cigna through and through."
