"10/16/03 Initial Visit
Very nice, straightforward doctor. Genuine concern in making sure you know what's going on & answers all questions in plain language. Nurse Kathy is very nice and cordial. Carrie who does the approval paper work is efficient & helpful.
Hand-out information is complete and detailed. If you follow their direction, process will go smooth. My initial consultation was 10/16/03, surgery is sceduled 1/30/04 !! From what i've read this is quick! Just follow the directions they give you, & gather the correct information, & it'll go smooth.
1/22/04
Pre-Op meeting with Dr. Custer. (surgery sceduled 1/30/04)
This was with two other patients and ther families. first nurse Kathy went over some stuff, what to expect at the hospital, some dos and don'ts, pain management, etc.
Then Doc Custer went over some stuff, including everything that can go wrong! Mainly, if you don't follow directions, you can cause BIG problems. I knew this from my research, no big deal.
2/10/04
I had my first post op visit. The staples and drain tube were removed. Dr. Custer said I'm doing great. He told me the hospital staff were talking about me and how well I did while there too. Then we talked a little bit about motorcycles! This guy is great, very professional, but personable too."
