"Many trainees observed the suture areas.
They agreed the bandages should be changed but didn't do it. The nurses didn't change them either and the doctor only looked at them one day. I had to go home and change them myself. Only one was changed at the hospital which was blown up like a small baloon full of blood. Everyone seems to observe in this hospital and no one seems to do the actual nursing care. When leaving I was not offered a wheel chair and when I asked they acted like it was an imposition to wheel me to the door so I walked a long distance to the entrance of the hospital and a long distance to my car to be driven home. All in all, it was one of the worse experiences I have ever had in a hospital and I will make sure I never use this hospital again. "
"Have only met Dr. Gould once. He struck me as being very, very young. But after spending time with him I felt he was experienced beyond his age.
The office staff was courtious and spent a good amount of time dealing with the types of surgery's available and the nutrition aspect. They also covered the risks involved with this type of surgery. After the initial visit I understood that this will be a lifetime committment and not just a quick fix.
The waiting period for insurance approval was the hardest part. After numerous calls to the insurance and to Donna and Mari at Dr. Gould's office I started to feel I was being lost in the shuffle of the paperwork.
But once the insurance was approved Donna finally called back to give me a date.
All in all, it has been a good experience so far. Can't make a comment on bedside manner yet, won't be in the bed until February 9th.
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