Elizabeth D.
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East Texas Medical Center Tyler
"The hospital stafff were the best I've ever seen. The only problem I had was the BED! It was supposed to be for bariatric patients and that was the MOST uncomfortable, painful bed I've been in. My surgery didn't hurt as much as the bed made my back feel. I asked if I could switch to the other empty bed in my room but was told "you have a bariatric bed". My reply? "yes, of nails!" That was my only bad experience and it was horrific. For what I paid out of pocket, you'd think they would have supplied me with a comfortable bed."

Hugh Babineau
"Dr. Babineau is the most down to earth doctor I've ever met. He is very personable and truly cares about his patients. His office staff are tops! Its a wonderful experience from the moment you open the office door until you leave. They listen to your questions, concerns and make you feel like you are the only one going through this. AND you feel that you are not going through it alone. For any future patients or those thinking about his procedure, please know that the moment you meet Dr. B. you feel that you are in good hands and that he will go that extra mile to make you comfortable. I am still pre-op so aftercare is something I've not come across but he has explained how my life will be after the surgery. Immediately after the surgery he explained that he will be giving me medication to keep me as comfortable as possible. In the group meeting, he spends over an hour talking to you about the surgery. The risks, the benefits, he explains the procedures both open and lap and tells you what to expect. He DOES NOT sugar coat it and tell you this will be a piece of cake. He gives you a "real" idea of what you will be going through.' Of the two, surgical competence or bedside manner, which would I prefer? Obviously surgical competence and Dr. B. has that. I've yet to see his bedside manner but as far as his office manner, he is very professional but "human" at the same time. The cowboy boots and scrubs are a big plus! :-) Dr. B. is a very skilled doctor. I'm trusting him with my life, he has to be."
About Me
Texarkana, TX
Location
40.7
BMI
RNY
Surgery
03/24/2004
Surgery Date
Jan 23, 2004
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