Hi everyone,

I want to see if anyone know anything about both of this hospitals and if they would recomend one over the other (and why).

Thanks!

I Only know that at the INT hospital you get your video of the surgery and if you have someone traveling with you they have great meals at their cafeteria. Don't know the age difference on the hospitals but florance has only vegetarian meals at their cafeteria and they have slightly bigger beds for your companion but they say their about the same as far as comfyness. Good question looking forward to seeing others answers.

I went to INT but we dropped into florence to pick someone up.

INT is tiny, which is nice, only 7 patients to a floor. You have the nurses full attention. INT has nice nurses who are efficient and only poke once. It was sparkling.

Florence was bigger, but not that big. A little less clean looking, but I am sure not less clean. I have heard iffy things about the nurse staff here. Some people have said that they can't find a vein or that they don't respond all the time.

Also, INT staff was the same for each night and day. So you got comfy with a nurse.

Hope this helps!

Good to know thanks so much.. sorry i asked you the same question on the other thread.. Thanks for the info!!

Thanks Marisa and thank you for replying to my email.... I was just about to email you back and ask you this question LOL.

My review for INT is the same as the one above. Very tiny, very clean, very comfortable. It's alittle older in terms of tech than th ones here, but it didn't matter in the long run. My room had its own bath and a window that actually opened.

I booked at INT . You get a video, it's across from the hotel lucerna, and most importantly my Dr ( Ponce De Leon) works mainly out of there so you have a much more access to him. He's more likely to be around and pop in to check on you and if you have issues.

Thank you Ladies! I decided to go with INT, I definetly like the video idea. I will be there May 10!

I have not heard any if those things about Florence. I've heard that its a bit dated, decor wise, and that their equipment isnt the most to date but that its nothing different than you see in the states and that most hospitals have the same/similar equipment. I've seen it is extremely clean and that the nurses are very attentive. Im not sure what the videos provide, as if you have any issues once you get home, they will take their own xrays and tests anyway. I guess they could provide reassurance to the patient. Ive known of ladies that have asked for a.video of their surgery with Dr Kelly, that he has accomodated them. Just my two cents

Sue Florence is not a bad hospital on the contrary. But I have heard the same things from many patients that stayed there, that the nurses often have to poke you a lot to get a vein, and often have to call someone else to help. Many of the people on YouTube experienced that. Being a medical student that does not bother me since we have to learn somehow. But to others who might not like the poking it's more important. I heard about the nurses not responding from a couple of people here, they were recommending coming with someone (but you are coming with your hubby so it does not matter). Those were resent post, so should be easy to find. Honestly you find that here in the US too so that is not the only things I would or have considered.

I have not heard any if those things about florence. I've heard that its a bit dated, decor wise, and that their equipment isnt the most to date but that its nothing different than you see in the states and that most hospitals have the same/similar equipment. I've seen it is extremely clean and that the nurses are very attentive. Im not sure what the videos provide, as if you have any issues once you get home, they will take their own xrays and tests anyway. I guess they could provide reassurance to the patient. Ive known of ladies that have asked for a.video of their surgery with Dr Kelly, that he has accomodated them. Just my two cents

How often do you get a chance to see your insides lol... it's kind of neat

Well, the only thing you will really see, is the cut off stomach being pulled out. I've watched evety YouTube video on the surgery I can find, so the video does nothing for me really...but I understand the novelty of it. And if it's something you feel you need, then you'll be happy you have it! Im certain Dr PDL is a great surgeon, and that you are in good hands

My review for INT is the same as the one above. Very tiny, very clean, very comfortable. It's alittle older in terms of tech than th ones here, but it didn't matter in the long run. My room had its own bath and a window that actually opened.

Did you go with a coordinator? Trish or Bariatric Pal or someone else?

Thanks for sending this info and pics of Florence Hospital. I'm scheduled to have my sleeve fine there on June 8th with Dr Camelo. Anyone used him before?

Florence!! It's amazing there! I can't say enough! I had surgery with Dr. Camelo and I can't go on and on enough about how wonderful my experience was! Everyone was so kind and I felt like we all were long lost friends. You will love it!

Edited April 18, 201511 yr by nsynurse

Thanks again... Ha,, could you two I was nervous?!?! 2 separate posts.