Trinity Medical Center Birmingham Al

Gran · June 2, 2008

Has any one used either of these doctors

Dr. William Scott Pennington or a Dr. Touilas ( spelling may be wrong)?

How was your experience?

Thanks

MyNameIsNatalee · June 2, 2008

:thumbup:Hey! I had the lap-band on May 21st with Dr. Touliatos! He is an amazing doctor sweet and handsome. This was my first surgery and the whole staff at the hospital are all soo nice and comforting. I would recommend him. Now Dr. Pennington did come around after my surgery to see how I was which I thought was nice. Their office staff is also wonderful. They give this binder at your consult to help you with the process. So either one of the two would be a great decision. GOOD LUCK!!!! :lol:

Lottie · June 2, 2008

I was band by Dr. Touliatos and he is fantastic. His staff was wonderful. I had no issues and was out of work 6 days. I ended up staying overnight. I was band on Tuesday, left 9:00 am Wednesday morning. My niece was having surgery at DCH in Tuscaloosa. My husband and I made it there before they took her down. I was there at the hospital with her until 9:00 that night. Honestly, I haven't stop going yet.

Sue Bunnell is wonderful also. If you haven't met Sue you will. She is a jewel. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask.

I wish you much success on your journey.

Gran · June 7, 2008

Natalie in looking at some of your other posts I see that you had UHC. I also have UHC thru AT&T. I have a couple of questions about insurance. When did the care co-ordinator enter the picture, and how look after your first doctor visit was your surgery approved by the insurance. Thanks

MyNameIsNatalee · June 7, 2008

Natalie in looking at some of your other posts I see that you had UHC. I also have UHC thru AT&T. I have a couple of questions about insurance. When did the care co-ordinator enter the picture, and how look after your first doctor visit was your surgery approved by the insurance. Thanks

Well I will tell you the process is horrible. Now that it is after June 1st I would recommend calling UHC and requesting a Care Cord. My Care Cord was Kathy Sweeny and her # is 1-866-534-7209 ex. 67391. I would may recommend contacting her if you do not get assigned to a cord. I also advise you to ask them to go thru everything with you about what will need to be done to get approved. I know I had to have a doctor recommend a weight-loss program bc you have to do one for 6 months. I did Jenny Craig. After the 6 month plan, the psych eval, nutrition class it took about 8 months. I didnt go to my consult with Dr. T until my last week of my 6 month program. That way everything was quick. I hope this does help. If anything else let me know! Good Luck!