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Clifford Black
"02-14-04 Clifford Black is an excellent surgeon. I have had NO complications, and am doing very well now. I would reccomend anyone to him, it is worth the wait. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and cares about his patients. I wasnt really sure about some of the office staff, at first, but i guess i had caught them on a bad day..they have been very nice since my surgery. I am 5 months out now, and down 101 lbs. from 343 to 242. I am taking no insulin, and only 50 mg of bp meds now...much better than 100 units twice a day of insulin, and 200 mg of bp meds. 05-28-03 I had my first consult visit with Dr. Black's partner, Dr. Hegstrom, on May 20th . He was very informative about the surgery, answered every question i had, had a very good disposition. My first appointment with Dr. Black will not come until i am approved for surgery. The doctors insurance person, Marty, told me it might be a week to 2 weeks before she got my paperwork sent to my insurance company. I hate waiting, but am resigned that i will do what it takes to get this surgery done and my health back. I called my insurance company today and they havent received anything from Dr. Blacks office yet, but i am hoping it will be soon, as i need to have this done during the summer months, because i can get help from family out for summer vacation with my 2 girls, one of which is disabled and needs lots of care, including help to stand from the floor(basically lifting 65 lbs.). I am trying to be patient, but it is hard. I do realize this doesnt happen overnight, but hope it happens soon."

Stringfellow Memorial Hospital
"The nursing staff could have been a little more caring...they didnt try to get me up to walk, just told me to get up and walk, with no offer of help. I had one great nurse, dont know her name(pregnant nurse) but the others didnt offer any help , but did come to my room promptly, without delay when asked for something. My husband was with me and walked me every time, until i felt i could walk on my on...i had a heart monitor, i.v. and a catheter, for 2 1/2 days, and couldnt seem to get it all together to walk and carry everything along. "
About Me
Attalla, AL
Location
37.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/10/2003
Surgery Date
Apr 15, 2003
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