Colorado Springs Surgical Associates Bariatric Center

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<p align="left">My first impression of Dr. Fisher is that he's a very personable guy. He was very easy to talk to and explained everything from the procedure to aftercare to possible complications very thoroughly. The office staff is all very friendly and helpful. One of the things I like best about the Colorado Surgical Associates is that they really emphasize aftercare. I will be seeing Dr. Fisher at least 6 times throughout the 1st year, the nutritionalist 7 times and an exercise psysiologist once. I also have use of the gym at the wellness center for a year. Dr Fisher was very straight forward in addressing that not every surgery goes perfectly and not every patient has success. I'm very pleased that he will be performing my surgery. I am completely at ease with him and have total confidence in he and his staff.

When I got to CSSA in May, I was not initially scheduled to see Dr. Fedorak, but was informed I had been switched to him. It was a great first encounter! He and I clicked pretty well. We are about the same age. I had a million questions and he answered all of them beyond my satisfaction. He is very straightforward and honest. He told me the good, bad, and ugly. He spent at least 2 1/2 hours with me. I talked, he listened. He talked, I listened. I really "fell for him" when he told me to stop appologizing for who I was and how I was because obesity is not a character flaw. Amen! I also asked him why he would want to do this type of surgery...was it because someone he loved and/or cared about was fat or what?! I loved his response, which I felt was truly sincere. He said that if I had gone to him years earlier, he would have probably treated me with the same attitude every doctor I have ever encountered had had toward someone of my size. But, he said, after joining the staff of CSSA, he began to watch the patients that were coming in before and after the other surgeons had done the procedure on them and he realized it was as great a joy as bringing a new life in the world. He said what greater joy could he get from medicine than to be able to give someone there life back! Is that beautiful or what?!?!? He has taken personal time and attention with me, and when my initial surgery had to be postponed because we found I had anemia the evening before I was supposed to go in, he really cared about how devastated I was and took charge of further testing I needed to rule out causes of the anemia. I feel that he has cared about me, the person, since the very beginning and the bond has just strengthened as I have traveled along the rod to my new beginning. His staff, Barb and all of the gals, have been absolutely wonderful to me, even when I have been frustrated and upset because of the obstacles and ordeals of getting everything done. It has taken longer than I though or wanted, but as I look at it now, I realize it is all for a reason and will work out.

He was sweet, and comforting. He made me feel like a person. A valued person. His office staff was pleasant, but not as nice as my first impression of him. They could be friendlier to first time patients. I was intimidated, but he put me right at ease. One of his nurses however, when explaining the procedures was a tad condesending to me. I am a well educated adult, quite familiar on how I got to be obese, she made me feel small. He emphasized aftercare as we dont just do your surgery and then never speak to you again, we care about our patients and want to have follow ups etc. He did address the risks associated with this surgery but was careful to point out that they take steps in trying to be pro active in preventing most of them. I would rate Dr.Fedorak as an A+ in patient care. I'll reserve the second half until after the surgery but for now he has my vote. I was shocked when i walked out of my first appointment. I was relaxed and looking forward to seeing him again.

Dr. Fedorak was very easy to talk to and answered my few questions that I had. I had researched everything before I had my initial consultation with him so I was well aware of the program and surgical risk, etc.

Barb the insurance lady spent time with me and discussed getting insurance approval, getting appointments for psych eval. etc. scheduled

I had my consultation with Dr. Fisher 9/24/02. I liked him very much. He seems very competent and made me feel VERY comfortable. His office staff, especially Barb, has been wonderful! I would recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Fisher seems to be very knowledgable about the RNY. He is a nice man and he explained the surgery so I could understand what he was saying. My surgery is set for June 19, 2002 and it is so hard to wait for the days to go by. I am so excited and anxious to be thin for once in my life. I have friends that have had the surgery and they have all said they would do it again.

I met with Dr. Fedorak and was totally at ease. You can tell that he enjoys his work greatly.

Dr. Fedorak and his staff were very compassionate and very thorough when explaining the process and the procedure. He addressed all risks of the surgery and made sure that I realized that this was a total life style change. 1-10 he is a 10 so far..

Dr. Fisher is the nicest man I have ever met. He puts you at ease with just his presence, and then his knowledge of the surgery tops it off, he was very very honest. (oh yeah by the way he is gorgeous!!) He let me know all about the risks of surgery and that I would probably wish that I would die the first 48 hours after the surgery because of how uncomfortable I will be. The office staff never made me feel uncomfortable they were very sensitive to my concerns and needs. The procedure incorporates a yar long transition process including a personal nutritionist and a personal trainer.
It is all about your commitment and motivation to lose the weight.

The office staff, especially his nurse Barb, are very helpful. There have been a few times that I've called the office (for non emergency questions) and they didn't return my call before I called again a day or two later. But the one time I called with a "I think my incision might be infected" Barb was on the phone with me in a brief moment and they got me in the next morning.

I met him only 3 times pre-op.. once during the consult.. once to review the psych and dietician consults/test results.. and the day before the surgery.

He (actually the entire office of surgeons) requires a psych and dietician consult. My insurance didn't require it... nor would they pay for it. The office made the appointments for me... and I had to pay the $517 in cash during the first consult.

I only had to wait about 3 weeks after I called for a consult. After that I had to wait about 3 weeks for my dietician/psych consults. Another two weeks I was in reviewing those. 3 weeks later I had surgery. Not too bad.

Dr. Fisher emphasized that this is a tool, not an cure. He addressed all of my concerns.. he fully answered all of my questions. I felt completely confident in his competency.

His aftercare program seems to be more focused on the dietician than on his instruction. Sometimes his opinion varies from her's though.

They gave me a 3 ring binder full of information about the surgery, pre-op stuff, post op, nutrician, exercise, Q&A about sex, pregnancy.. a sample diet. It was/is very helpful... I refer to it daily.

I would highly recommend Dr. Scott Fisher to anyone. As a matter of fact, my own mother is considering the surgery and if she has a consult I'll be sure it will be with him.