"I met with Dr Babineau on Sept 26th and found him to be very knowledgable. He made me feel at ease around him right away. He told us, in a group of 6, all the pros and cons of surgery and between him and his staff I decided if anyone was going to do the surgery, it would be him.
His staff is very understanding and will answer any question you have, if they do not know the answer, they will find out. I liked that about them!!
I was turned down by my insurance company the first time around, but after a letter from my primary doctor was approved. I will be setting up a surgery date this week and totally trust Dr Babineau. He is well trained, really listens to you and he is caring. I always go by my gut feeling with people and Dr Babineau scored real high with me.
He's given me all kinds of information on do's and don'ts after surgery. What I can eat and when. Very thorough surgeon. Can you believe it, Im excited about having surgery?? This is not normal for me but that is what trust can do.
*UPDATE* 10 months post op and feeling so good! I did not have any complications after surgery and have not even had a cold yet. He seemed pleased with my weight results and what I was eating. I am a slow loser (and I have witnessed many short people being that too) but I am also physically limited in what exercises I can do too. My scar from open surgery healed and looks great. I trust Dr Babs totally and highly recommend him to anyone considering WLS surgery. Have called his office twice since surgery with minor problems and always received a fast callback and answers."
"The hospital was not in network with my insurance Texas Blue Cross/Blue Sheild but they have an agreement with Dr. Hugh Babineau that they will only bill his patients what the insurance company will pay. Fantastic.
I want to add a comment about the nursing staff on 4 West A, med/surg floor. They were exceptional!! I have had surgery before but I have never been taken care of like they did!
They even have these hot wash clothes in a plastic bag that they give you a complete bath in bed. I felt so pampered. Hugs to the 4 West A, med/surg floor nurses!!!"
