I highly recommend Dr. Smolik. He is my surgeon and did a wonderful job. He and Dr. Cahalan are partners and their staff is also fantastic. They are well organized and give you a folder containing all the instructions and guidelines you need to help you with the pre-surgical and post surgical diet. If you have a question, they are more than happy to help. They stress that they want to be part of your medical team for life -- once you have the surgery you can visit with them long after surgery. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about Mercy Center for Weight Reduction.

Hello,

I am not sure how this blog works but will try. I am going to Dr. Smolik seminar on this up coming Sat. I am also almost 57 yrs.

I have over 100 lbs to lose and have tried it all and failed. I lost 65 lbs about 12 years ago and kept it off for 5 yrs and now over pass 7 years have piled it back on.

I am so ready to get this under control and live my later part of life as healthy as possible.

How long does the process take prior to having surgery?

What is post surgery like and how what was a sample day diet post surgery?

Are you elated and totally happy with your outcome?

Please email me at my email adress at crolsen96@earthlink.net ...

thank you ...any words of advice would be greatly appreciated.

C

I was considering going this saturday as well (june 27)

I am sure this doctor is fine. However, I was someone who hoped to get after care only, (I had my Lap Band placed in Mexico). He will not see those who he did not do surgery on, as is the case of most Iowa doctors. His/Their loss! However, I did get aftercare via Weight Loss Surgical Center in West Des Moines and they have been awesome! I just post this information to help others from Iowa who might be in a similar circumstance. Please don't blast me with emails about how terrible going to Mexico is. I had a fantastic experience having my surgery there and would do it again. And I saved thousands of dollars!