"I met with Doctor Hiler first (9/24/02) and was told that Dr Madan would be doing the surgery. I really liked Dr Hiler. He had an excellent bedside manner who seems to be a very caring person and doctor. Looking forward to meeting with Dr Madan. I was given a list of preoperative tests that must be completed before I can be scheduled with another appointment and then hopefully a surgery date. The sleep test is my last test to be done. Nashville is backed up to the last week of January! Am hoping I can get the sleep test done in Memphis a whole lot sooner than January.
12/5/2002 I met with Dr. Madan and was very impressed with him as a person and as a prominent surgeon. He is re-vamping the weight loss program at UTMG; which is very positive! The information packets have been updated and include lots of information regarding laproscopic surgery. He is currently playing 'catch up' since his move to Memphis in June/July timeframe. He has ordered all new equipment for Laproscopic surgery and surgeries have been basically on 'hold' until his first surgery in Memphis on Dec 3rd. (Originally at my appointment in September with Dr Hiler, I was told to anticipate for surgery Dec/Jan.) However, Dr Madan told me at my appointment on Dec 5th, realistically we are looking at MAY 2003 for surgery! I was devastated by that news and it took several days to regain my enthusiasm for this surgery, once again. Dr Madan is taking care of the 250 + patients that were in front of me. Needless to say, my sleep test for January is still a
'GO'. Dr Madan stated that my file would not be submitted to my insurance company until February. No use sending it in too early since he is working on his backlog first and insurance authorizations have expiration dates attached to them. Dr Madan is very thorough and wants to know what makes you 'tick' before he makes the first incision. I feel very confident to have Dr Madan as my surgeon and am looking forward to my next step on the journey.
5/3/2004 Had my 1 year anniversary post-op. Dr Madan is a very supportive and caring person. He was definitely worth the wait and the drive from Nashville to Memphis! He has a great sense of humor in a very professional way. I had concerns about a 'lump' I felt in the center of my chest. Dr Madan just grinned and stated that it was a 'bone'! I hadn't felt a bone through my skin in years! "
"I was hesitant on this type of testing; figured I was OK and didn't need it. She made me feel very comfortable and was actually enjoying the session. Wish I could back back to her again. She's good at her job!"
"He wanted to schedule a sleep study at Baptist Hospital but my insurance isn't accepted. Was referred to Centennial Medical Center. They are currently 4 months backlogged on sleep studies. My appointment is scheduled for the end of January. Was hoping to have surgery in Dec/Jan......I'm hoping to have a sleep study in Memphis if I can find a facility for the test."
