"02/03/08: Since my first post I have met with Dr, Hill a few times. Of course for my initial evaluation regarding my gall bladder surgery, while in the hospital and the follow up. My impression has not changed. He was very nice the entire time. I feel he likes to explain what is going on in lay terms (even though I know the human anatomy very well). I'm sure I will meet with him again prior to my gastric bypass surgery.rnrn09/07: I have not met with Dr. Hill, but have met with Dr. E. Hixson for my initial consultation. He was wonderful. Explained everything to me as well as set goals. I am very satisfied at this point in the level of care I have received.rnrnDr. Hill did operate some time ago on my husband and brother and was very patient and kind. rnrnDr. Hill will be performing surgery on me tomorrow. Unfortunately I have to have my gall bladder out. I will give my impression of the hospital and the experience when able.rnrnMy gall bladder surgery went well, and I met again with Dr. Hill. He truly is a very nice man.rnrn04/09/08rnThis post isn't about the Dr. but the insurance approval. My last appointment was 03/17/08. I was told at that appointment that my paperwork for the surgery would commence this week and I should have a surgical date by the end of April the beginning of May. I'm extremely disappointed in the way this was handled. My actual approval process didn't start until the 2nd of April. I was told that the paperwork had gone in on March 24th, but a follow up inquiry didn't take place. I had to phone the insurance company again on April 2nd when I still hadn't heard anything. I again called the office and it was at this time that the actual approval went in; two and a half weeks later. Then the insurance company was not in receipt of all the information it needed from the Doctor's office. It needed to request my pcp's approval, which I had asked for 7 months ago from him and was unaware that this information had not been received in the bariatric clinic. Hopefully this is not foreshadowing what is to come."
"The nursing staff I had was terrific. That alone makes all the difference in the world. I am especially grateful to the recovery nurse, I believe his name is Michael, and to Vern, whom I've known outside of the hospital. I hope that my next stay or the stay of someone I know is the same or better. I will add an update regarding my next hospital stay."
