I can't say enough good things about Dr. Baptista. Dr. B is in practice with Dr. Cwyes that I love as well. I met with both of them and then decided to have my surgery done by Dr. B. just because I thought our personalities were more similar. Dr. B. is very caring and gentle. If your really looking for someone to kick you in your ass then go with Dr. Cwyes but I knew for me and this journey that I would respond better to the more gentle approach. Don't get me wrong Dr. B. will lay down the law when he needs to but even when I screw up I don't worry about an appointment with him. I fell off the band wagon over the holiday's with family in town and he said ok...let's get your head back in the game. I have lost 28lbs in 5 months and although that doesn't seem like much I started this process needing to loose 65-70. So I'm almost half way there!

Good luck in your process!

I love Dr. Baptista too! You have hit the nail on the head with his compassion and understanding. I always make sure I don't miss any appointments as well, because that is how you sink. Good luck to everyone on their "new lives".

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Baptista. Dr. B is in practice with Dr. Cwyes that I love as well. I met with both of them and then decided to have my surgery done by Dr. B. just because I thought our personalities were more similar. Dr. B. is very caring and gentle. If your really looking for someone to kick you in your ass then go with Dr. Cwyes but I knew for me and this journey that I would respond better to the more gentle approach. Don't get me wrong Dr. B. will lay down the law when he needs to but even when I screw up I don't worry about an appointment with him. I fell off the band wagon over the holiday's with family in town and he said ok...let's get your head back in the game. I have lost 28lbs in 5 months and although that doesn't seem like much I started this process needing to loose 65-70. So I'm almost half way there!

Good luck in your process!

yes dr.b is the very best!!

I had surgery with Dr. Baptista on November 23, 2010. I have already lost 19 pounds sence the 20th of November, feel pretty good thus far I go back the 20th of December. At that time I hope to be down to 230. My start weight was 252. Congratulations and good luck. I don't get on here much my personal e-mail is berneice@alltel.blackberry.com would love to talk to any bansters through that e-mail, Berneice