I was originally going to see Dr. Hardy in Ames, however I somehow fortunately happened to cross a profile from a woman in Sioux City who has a surgeon who performed the procedure lap and also, when I called his office, I discovered he would do the procedure at a Mercy Hospital which is what I wanted in the first place. Dr. Vollstedt's office has been wonderful, they are quick to call me when they need something and are incredibly friendly when I call. I have my first appt. with him tomorrow, April 29, so we'll see how it goes. I'm beyond excited!