Comments on: What is Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

By: Annoymous

Annoymous — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:54:45 +0000

Dot, I have to use your condensed version as my same thoughts and emotions towards Dr. Cywes. The office staff– ditto on them! Dr Cywes performed my Lap band in November 2008. I’ve appreciated every moment I’ve had with Dr. Cywes and feel not only has he changed my life, but has saved it. I consider Dr. Cywes bluntness as being the reason I’ve been successful. Center of Excellence and details such as that were not part of my decision, as I knew of many people who were succesful with Dr. Cywes

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:49:29 +0000

Keri, I am sure that the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence has a lot to do with the success of patients. My insurance would only pay if my surgery was at a Center of Excellence. This indicates to me that the patient results must be better with these surgeons. I don\’t think they interview patients as part of the Center of Excellence process. I think they are more interested in quality than bedside manner. You have to rely on blog comments and forums from people that have had surgery to lear

By: Keri

Keri — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:54:56 +0000

I have to wonder if part of being a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, has anything to do with the success of the patients! One would think that this would count. I also believe that patients should be interviewed about the surgerons and how they treat patients prior to becoming a Center of Excellence.