bamagirl57 17 Posted April 19, 2013 I want to connect to some folks from alabama? I would like to know which surgeons and/or hospitals that you would recommend. Good and bad reviews are welcomed. Thank you;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOBD 16 Posted April 19, 2013 My husband and I both used Dr. Richards at University of South Alabama in Mobile Alabama. I also referred my best friend. She lives in Virginia and she was self pay. She came down for the surgery this month. I have another friend also who used Dr. Richards. I love this team. They are all so very kind and professional. I respect Dr. Richards. He is an excellent surgeon. I had no problems and neither did my husband or my friends. Let me know if you need more details about Dr. Richards! I highly recommend him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bamagirl57 17 Posted April 19, 2013 Thank you! I will! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamagirl32 4 Posted April 20, 2013 Sleeved by Dr Lee Schmitt in Birmingham. Wonderful experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bamagirl57 17 Posted April 26, 2013 @bamagirl32 I am going through that same office. Dr miles is my surgeon. How long were you in the hospital? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamagirl32 4 Posted April 26, 2013 One day. Surgery at 5:30 am Wednesday, home by 11:00 am Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misse28 9 Posted May 6, 2013 I want to connect to some folks from alabama? I would like to know which surgeons and/or hospitals that you would recommend. Good and bad reviews are welcomed. Thank you;-) What part of alabama are you from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamagirl32 4 Posted May 6, 2013 I'm from Moody Alabama. About 15 miles from Birmingham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misse28 9 Posted May 6, 2013 I used Dr. Black in Anniston, Al he is with Anniston General Surgery. They made me feel very comfortable and the staff is very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vols fan 60 Posted May 6, 2013 My dr in Huntsville is dr Mailapur at Huntsville hospital he is a great caring surgeon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leighleigh 1 Posted May 6, 2013 Sleeved by Dr Lee Schmitt in Birmingham. Wonderful experience. I was sleeved by Dr Scmitt too!! Surgery was Feb. 19th. I did good. When was your surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamagirl32 4 Posted May 6, 2013 Sleeved March 6th. Two months tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki_ 2 Posted May 28, 2013 I am in Daphne AL. I have met dr avara in ocean springs. I have an appt with dr lord in p'cola in july and Ive met dr weinstein. maybe I am just picky, but I still have not met THE doctor that I am excited about. I have severe nausea issues and want to find a dr that will work with me on that. I also have ALLOT of fear I am dealing with. MOBD, can you share your experience at USA?? Thanks in advance!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MOBD 16 Posted May 28, 2013 I like the entire team at USA. They work well together and are all very kind and professional. Dr. Richards is the ultimate professional. He doesn't joke or laugh. He answers all your questions very seriously. My husband said the only time he saw a smile out of him was when he came out of surgery with me....he said you could tell the guy just loves operating. He seemed so happy to explain how the surgery went! My nausea was controlled with nausea meds that included IV meds before and during surgery and after surgery. They also put one of those Patches behind your ear before you go to surgery and you keep that post op when you go home. I also got RX for Zofran for nausea when I left the hospital. I had no problems except when my patch wore off after 3 days and I realized it was time for a new patch! I'd recommend going for a consult with Dr. Richards to see what you think. I have no complains, had an excellent experience with the entire group. The nursing staff at the hospital is also excellent. Richards will only let nurses that have been trained in the bariatric protocol work on that floor. They are all very kind and excellent. Let me know if I can answer more questions. It was the best decision I have ever made. I am so happy with my new self!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites