05/26/2026
When Lester Meier came to Methodist Hospital | Hill Country for hip replacement surgery, he and his wife, Holly, expected Lester to be the only one receiving care that day. But when Holly became too weak to walk down the hallway, our care team stepped in — and she was admitted for pneumonia.
Their unexpected hospital stay became a reminder of what local care can mean for Hill Country families: familiar faces, compassionate support and care close to home.
A former bull rider and founder of the Lester Meier Rodeo Company, Lester says his hip pain once kept him from climbing onto his tractor or carrying feed for his livestock. Since surgery, he says he has been pain-free and able to get back to life on the ranch.
“It’s local and convenient,” Lester said. “We had a great experience.”
Take a moment to read Lester’s story and learn more about his care journey: https://bit.ly/4f4BJpN or visit https://bit.ly/4nRlI8N to explore orthopedic care at Methodist Hospital | Hill Country.