Tampa General Hospital (COE) Hospital

I was disappointed that I could not get the private room I requested (the other person was complaining my entire stay... not just from pain which is understandable, but the woman was a horrible person to staff, physicians and her own friends)

Overall I had a very positive experience. I did have a couple of minor complications. I wasn't on the bariatric floor though but I still received very good care.

Tricare Prime
So far things have gone well with Tricare. I am on Tricare Prime and go to the MacDill Clinic here in Brandon. I saw my PCP in July 2005 and talked to her about having the surgery, she was positive and very supportive, telling me what Tricare says the process is. I have to see her or a nutritionist once a month for 6 months, go for a psychologist eval for depression, see the nutritionist at least once,have a sleep study, and have blood work(once at the begining of process and again in the 5 th visit). Tricare has not stalled at all. They give approval in 3 days or less. Dealing with them has been easier than dealing with the surgeons office. I think that I am lucky to have them as my insurance provider.

Other then construction it was great.

Outstanding pre-op, post-op nursing and professional staff. Would highly recommend this hospital for this procedure.

Staff was very busy, didn't have time for patient care other than what was very necessary.

They have a lot of construction going on, which is a pain, however, everyone is very helpful when you are there. The only think my husband and I noticed is that when we pushed the nurse button, they did not rush into help, but they also did not ignore us at all. This is only my 2nd time in a hospital, and it was an ok experience.

I like it alot because they work with the state college in area and I feel are on the cutting edge of medicine.

I would rate this hospital very well my nurses very well untill it had hit the weekend where in my opinion the brainless came in that being the late shift what a difference.

Except for one unit manager, who had the personality of a cold bedpan, this hospital is excellent! And I found out my unit nurse lives one block from me, and has spoken with my husband!