I'm going through the process of switching surgeons. I haven't had surgery yet, but want Dr Michael Schwartz to do my surgery. He has a program through St Joes and also through Abbott. Can anyone offer an opinion on either program or hospital? How long are the wait times to get in? How was your hospital stay? Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you.

I've been in both hospitals and like St. Joe's better. I'm assuming that you are talking about the one in St. Paul. I'm having my surgery in Jan. at Unity in Fridley by Dr. Jeff Baker. Unity has a huge bariatric program. Good luck!

I'm in the Metro and I had my babies at Abbott. Great hospital, but I am no Allina fan anymore for various reasons.

I had my VSG surgery threw Park Nicollet in St Louis Park. Loves the program there and so happy I went there. All the nurses have had the surgery and I love that.

Do what your ultimately comfortable with.

Good luck!

I'm in the metro and also had my surgery through Park Nicollet in St. Louis Park with Dr. Sevendsen. I was very pleased with the program and was well taken care of.

I am having my gastric bypass in 2 weeks at Abbott Northwestern with Dr. Drew. From my appts there so far, seems like a very good program and well run.

Very curious, as these posts are old, how did your surgeries turn out?

This is just to update the last poster....i am 20 months post op, started at 290 and am now at 161. The support there at Park Nicollet is great. So glad i went there and that i can still rely on my nurse there at this stage in the game. DM me if your still curious or need advice.