"The staff was the best. I know they were busy so I didnt complain when I had one minor problem. The leg compression wrap rubbed a sore on the backs of my legs. I didnt know I had sores until day 3 when I was washing up and saw them. The night after surgery, I told a tech (it was around 3 am) that it felt like a rug burn. She took it off and rubbed my legs for me and rearranged the wraps. She didnt have to do that. All she had to do is take my temp and BP but she stayed with me until I felt better. I wish I could remember her name. The PT people were so nice. I would recommend this hospital to anyone."
"When I first started going to Dr.Goodrich, I was a little worried about her being a D.O. not a M.D. however, I found that she has been the best doctor that I have ever been to. She listens to me. She makes me feel that I am someone who deserves to be treated with respect and be cared for. I had some medical problerms that had never been treated corectly becasue other doctors never took the time to find out just what was wrong. Dr.Goodrich found the problems and did every thing she could to work with me. She is my Godsend. When I asked her thoughts about gastric bypass surgery, she was all for it. She knew I was having a hard time with my weight and gave her ok. She is supportive and is willing to help fight the evil insurance people for my approval. Thank you Dr.G!!! "
"I had my first meeting with Dr.Waits on March 20. I have not met Dr.Macik yet. Dr.Waits was very understanding and did not pass judgement. I hope Dr.Macik is just as good.
The respect has flown out the window. After I got denied by Cigna its like I got the "who cares" attitude from everyone over there. Was told flat out that I most likley would not get approved so dont get hopes up. That Cigna has got tough and will not approve like they once did. Asked what my next step is and was told "I dont know what to tell ya" Gee, thanks for all the help.
June 26, 2002
Just read Carla Rosen's surgery page and see why I will be getting a new surgeon.
July 16,2002
I called Dr.Kermie Robinson this morning to see when I could come in for a consult. I was VERY surprised to get an appointment for July 29th. Thats less than 2 weeks when it took 2 months for a consult with Dr.Waits!! SO far so good. I hope it goes well.
July 20,2002
I got my info from Dr.Waits office and man am I ticked off. It seems that they sent a standard form letter to Cigna. Now I can understand that, they send so many BUT info in that letter contradicted info in my letter AND my PCP's letter! You would like to think that if a form letter is used that the info would be as correct as possible. No wonder Cigna gave me such a hard time!
July 30,2002
My consult w/ Dr.Robinson was yesterday. I am so glad I changed surgeons! That is the best move I could have ever done for myself. First I met Elain, his nurse. She had WLS 14 months ago and looks great. She also knows her stuff! I came in w/ 3 pages of questions but she took her time and answer most. Gave me lots of info. Dr.Robinson answered the rest. The BEST thing about him is he had a one on one meeting with me. Not some chessy group thing. He took his time to talk TO ME and respected my privacy. He is very soft spoken but very smart. I like him. I did not feel pressured into making a decision, just told the straight facts. (the other surgeon told me if I didnt have the surgery I would die, period) And talk about the difference between Karen and Rose. Karen is the most pissy, rude, ill tempered person I have ever met. Rose is just the opposite, like night and day. And she is willing to help in any way she can.
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