"Dr. Hata and his team were amazing. I felt comfortable going in and would certainly recommend him to anyone wanting WLS at Frye Regional Medical Clinic and Hickory Surgical Clinic. I originally met him 2 years prior to having surgery and he remembered me. I was impressed by his easy going manner and ability to answer any questions (I did not have many.)
I only saw him once after surgery as he wanted to make sure all had gone well. The staff at the hospital were super competent and able to address any needs or concerns I had. The only issue I had was my first post-op meal. I did not get the 1oz cups they wanted me to use until after I had eaten. It was a mistake in co-ordination as the assistant who had brought the meal did not know she was supposed to give them to me.
The staff and surgeons at Frye Regional know their stuff. The class is meticulous and if you do not show competency and the necessary knowledge to do as they ask they do not recommend you for the surgery. That is completely okay with me because at the end of the day this surgery is major surgery. Regardless of it's low complication rate, if you follow the program you will succeed!"
