Life Stories

If you or someone you love has come to a point in the battle with obesity that bariatric surgery is a viable option, then no doubt you are dealing with a significant number of fears and concerns. And let's be honest-these concerns and questions may not all be eased by clicking through website pages and sifting through volumes of information about bariatric programs and bariatric bypass surgery.

Please take a moment to read the following testimonials from actual bariatric patients treated by our surgeons. To a person, their cases are unique, but the results speak for themselves.

 

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"It's given me my life back and I would gladly do it again. It's the best thing I've ever done for myself."

 

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"Dr. Jones is one of the most caring doctors I have met. She explained everything and follows up on any needs that may occur. The hospital is excellent and the staff is very caring with your needs and request. "

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"I have only met Dr. Jones once for myself... I had met her before, bc she did my dads surgery in Feb. 2006 (he is down 180lb!!!). She is absolutely wonderful!!! She is very nice, caring and friendly! I think that she truly cares about her patients, and am excited to hopefully get to have her do my w-l-s!!! She gave me lots of information, in an easy to understand way, and she didn't make me feel like an idiot!!!"

--Cassie F., IN

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My first impression of Dr. Rose Marie Jones was that she was a kind and caring woman. The risks of surgery were adequately cover by Dr. Jones and her staff several times prior to surgery (Per surgery class was also required) the office staff was great to me, everyone is very supportive. She seems to really care about her patients. The Structured after care is fabulous. There are monthly support meeting that respond to where you are as a person from newbie up to 1 yr post surgery while general support meetings are twice per month (not limited to post surgical folks) They even have a cooking class for the “Old Timers” (> 1 yr) How could I forget the exercise class held monthly. You have access to the Dietitian staff when you need help and always see the Dietitians on your appointment dates with your surgeon My opinion the Carmel Surgical from St. Vincent’s Bariatric Center is one of the best in the nation. They focus on the whole person’s wellbeing. The Carmel Surgical has also achieved the Bariatric Center of Excellence designation. Please check out www.carmelsurgical.com                                     Joe G