On a positive note, what comforted you most during your hospital stay?

[stoongal 10]

Haven't been sleeved yet (Mon, 28th) but when I had my knee replacements last year, I LOVED the fact they covered me with HEATED cotton blankets while being wheeled in and out of the surgical theater.

And all the back rubs, hand massages, and bless them for letting me have a catheter through out, as I know I would have wet the bed otherwise!

Please chime in with your fav's.

:001_smile:

[LAN2k 18]

Hi, I'm just out of the hospital Sept.20 after having my sleeve surgery on the 15th so my hospital stay is fresh in my mind. Ditto on the warm cotton blankets and massages, although there were only a couple of choice nurses and student nurses who were exceptional in their care and dedication to me personally THEY made my hospital stay most comforting and memorable. I would have preferred a private room, that said, the 2 patients to the left of me, (I had the window bed), were extraordinary women both were a pleasure to get to know and yes a comfort as well. I wish I could say more but with the sleeve there isn't much to speak of when it came to meals. My last surgery in Stony Brook Hospital, NY, was for an incisional upper abdominal hernia and I was allowed to eat and that hospital had an unbelievable menu!!! All the food was catered from a local gourmet restaurant that has GREAT food. At that time having such unreal meals/snacks etc. was a huge comfort. Anyway best wishes to your upcoming surgery, if you have any other concerns or questions feel free to pm me anytime...I'm at home recovering. God bless.

Edited September 24, 2009 by LAN2k
after thought...

[LAN2k 18]

Actually now that I think about it I couldn't really eat much after my abdominal hernia repair! LOL.

[Bornagainbabe 4]

My ipod touch on which I watched films at night when I couldn't sleep lol!

[Malaika 50]

You won't get warm blankets or massages in Mexicali. You will get instant response if you push your call button and clean rooms. Lots of checking on by Dr. Aceves and/or Dr. Campos and his staff. The most comforting thing for me was Bearded being there with me and Ruthi & Eyfura being there to share the same experience with me at the same time.

[DownInSocal 12]

I didn't get any massages!:cool:

My husband there was the best thing for me. He is my best friend and the love of my life. That man is the most awesome human being. I felt safe and loved.

Next best thing was my Ipod touch. I watched movies when I couldn't sleep too! I loaded all my comfort movies and watched them.

[cajun 46]

The organizational expertise of the staff was very comforting. When I notified the coordinator that my connecting flight was missed due to weather, Monica immediately rearranged my hotel stay, ride to Mexicali, preop labs and surgical time so that I knew everything would be fine once I

arrived . What a MAJOR relief that was!

When I first arrived in my room, Dr Aceves brought all the other pre-op gals in for a group session, and he gave us a lot of information and recommendations on how to make this a successful journey toward healthier living. His kindness, willingness to listen/answer questions, and obvious commitment to help us be successful was so very comforting from the very start. He loves his life work and it was so obvious.

After surgery, the frequent visits by Dr Aceves and Dr Campos and their prompt attention to all of my concerns was so very reassuring.

There was NO delay when I needed pain control, and it was offered even more than I needed it.

Having other sleeve sisters there to visit and help each other out was also very, very comforting.

[Malaika 50]

The organizational expertise of the staff was very comforting. When I notified the coordinator that my connecting flight was missed due to weather, Monica immediately rearranged my hotel stay, ride to Mexicali, preop labs and surgical time so that I knew everything would be fine once I

arrived . What a MAJOR relief that was!

When I first arrived in my room, Dr Aceves brought all the other pre-op gals in for a group session, and he gave us a lot of information and recommendations on how to make this a successful journey toward healthier living. His kindness, willingness to listen/answer questions, and obvious commitment to help us be successful was so very comforting from the very start. He loves his life work and it was so obvious.

After surgery, the frequent visits by Dr Aceves and Dr Campos and their prompt attention to all of my concerns was so very reassuring.

There was NO delay when I needed pain control, and it was offered even more than I needed it.

Having other sleeve sisters there to visit and help each other out was also very, very comforting.

I agree 100% with everything you've said Cajun (except for the part of the delayed plane, as I didn't have to worry about that!)

[barefootinablacksea 0]

Visits from my partner cheered me up the most and watching Ellen helped me have a laugh.

[*Lib* 5]

I took my laptop, so being able to surf the net kept me entertained.