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Richard Stahl
"Haven't met him yet, just heard lots of great things about him from his patients. Had some dealings with his staff this week. They were great! I learned my insurance is cutting their coverage for WLS as of Jan 1, 2004, and started calling every day to check for cancellations. The third call got me a new appointment! They were great about being pestered. I just explained I would check in with them every day and they were even cheerful about it. I really appreciate their understanding attitudes. This is such a stressful process, that kind of attitude really helps. Met Dr. Stahl today. He was great! I'd heard from this site that he would take time for my questions, but I'm so used to doctors brushing me off on the subject of my weight that it felt odd to have a doc sit down and talk things through so thoroughly and listen to my questions and concerns with respect. I'm sold on him. I already knew his record, now I feel great about him as a person. It's important to be comfortable with the person who will be doing such extreme things to your insides. Big hugs for Suzy at Dr. Stahl's office! She was great throughout the application process. Always courteous and helpful and even cheerful. My last papers got faxed to her late on Thursday. I called Friday and she checked that they were there, and mailed them on Monday. I got approved the next Thursday and got my date! Wow! I've seen so much about people having to phone the insurance company constantly I was all set for a couple of weeks of waiting at least. Post-op now (lap RNY), and Dr. Stahl does great work! I had no complications, no problems, and almost no pain. Incisions nice and neat and healing beautifully. I had some confusion about when I should start eating pureed foods, but that was really me being a little nervous and not registering directions in my last pre-op and at the hospital. I was given a list, just wasn't sure I could really have all that stuff in my first 2 or 3 days post-op. I'd rate Dr. Stahl's surgical competence as outstanding and his bedside manner the same. People keep saying I don't look like I just had major surgery, even Dr. Stahl. That may be partly due to a strong basic state of health despite the MO, but his skill has to take part of the credit as well. He obviously did what he had to do with the minimum of shock to my body, and I'm reaping the benefits!"

Shelby Baptist Medical Center
"Other than a minor upset over the rigidity of the HIPPA law (they said they weren't allowed to call me by my own name, because it's my middle name), I found the staff to be friendly and considerate. In surgical holding I was tense and trying not to show it, and it seemed most people were very brisk and businesslike, and I felt a bit like a piece of furniture. There was a delay in Dr. Stahl's arrival, so I was the last patient left in the holding area, but I'd had my med to relax me and the IV was in and I was given a nice warm blanket when I said I was cold, so I made it. Really the people were fine. After surgery I was impressed with the staff. My first Intermediate Care nurse was a great combination of kindness and cheery encouragement. Once I was awake enough I started walking, and they were always willing to find someone to walk with me when I wanted to, even at 9:00 pm! The "leak test" was done early (than God!) and the radiologist didn't keep me waiting for results. It was easier than I expected. When my surgeon cleared me to drink the staff wasted no time in getting me some water, bless them. Just watch out for the cranberry juice cocktail! It has corn syrup in it, and the nurses didn't notice when they brought a selection of juices from their fridge. I had no problems, no complications, no complaints other than watch out for inappropriate juice. I was grateful for all my research here. In all, I'm glad this is the hospital my surgeon wants me to use if I have complications. I feel comfortable with their expertise and attitude overall. "
About Me
Millbrook, AL
Location
31.5
BMI
RNY
Surgery
11/13/2003
Surgery Date
Feb 10, 2003
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