Dr. Kruger, Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA

[Vixynne 695]

Has anyone else here had Dr. Kruger? Met him for all of two minutes in my consultation, and just want to see what other patients have experienced in his care. He seems like a very competent and friendly physician--it was just hard to get to know him very well in under 120 seconds, and he sure didn't get much of a chance to know me!

I'm hoping that as surgery gets closer, there will be other opportunities for having a more in-depth discussion. What was your experience?

[JeffNNJ 111]

Not sure of his laproscopic skills but he was pretty good with a blade in Nightmare On Elm Street.

[Vixynne 695]

Oh, believe me, if he shows up in the pre-op area with a striped sweater on instead of scrubs and I hear him say "I've got TEN scalpels riiiiiight here," I'm definitely not going to sleep!

[marielove 10]

Has anyone else here had Dr. Kruger? Met him for all of two minutes in my consultation' date=' and just want to see what other patients have experienced in his care. He seems like a very competent and friendly physician--it was just hard to get to know him very well in under 120 seconds, and he sure didn't get much of a chance to know me!

I'm hoping that as surgery gets closer, there will be other opportunities for having a more in-depth discussion. What was your experience?[/quote']

Where you live? Check Dr. Glasgow, he is in East walpole, MA.....Im in the pre op apptms, but he is so good for now....

[Vixynne 695]

Where you live? Check Dr. Glasgow, he is in East walpole, MA.....Im in the pre op apptms, but he is so good for now....

Actually, I live right near Cape Cod, but I'm not looking to change surgeons. I like Dr. Kruger very much--he just seems to always be at turbo speed, so I was wondering if anyone else who has him as a doctor has noticed the same thing, or if it was just me. Thank you for the advice, though, I'll keep it in mind!

[marielove 10]

Actually' date=' I live right near Cape Cod, but I'm not looking to change surgeons. I like Dr. Kruger very much--he just seems to always be at turbo speed, so I was wondering if anyone else who has him as a doctor has noticed the same thing, or if it was just me. Thank you for the advice, though, I'll keep it in mind![/quote']

You welcome....maybe he is a very busy dr..., or a busy day... good luck!

[diamonddiva 1]

Hello, how are you doing? Well about the Dr. Kruger he is wonderful. I had my sleeve done by him and he is excellent. While I was admitted in hospital he went to visit me 2 times daily and also his assist. I have done lots of research about him and know a few people that have done surgery with him.

[marielove 10]

Hello' date=' how are you doing? Well about the Dr. Kruger he is wonderful. I had my sleeve done by him and he is excellent. While I was admitted in hospital he went to visit me 2 times daily and also his assist. I have done lots of research about him and know a few people that have done surgery with him.[/quote']

Hi! How long was the pre op process?

[Vixynne 695]

Hi, DiamondDiva! I'm doing very well, thanks! I have some more pre-op appointments all scheduled (dietician in about a week, then psych eval and also my ultrasound/EKG appointment). It's starting to move along pretty quickly!

It makes me feel better to hear that you had a great experience! I knew that he was a skilled surgeon, but his first visit with me was just so fast, I was worried that he might not take time to answer my questions.

One of my friends said "don't worry about his personality, that's just him--what you care about is his skill in the O.R., and he has FANTASTIC hands, that's all that matters". I guess she's right, I'm just a nervous pre-op'er who needs a little assurance.

Can you tell us more about your experience and your friends' experiences? Are you in the follow-up five year program now? Thanks!