"Considering the hospital was at full capacity because of a flu epidemic, I feel the nurses did a wonderful job. I never had any nurses that I considered "grumpy or unpleasant" and I only had one the seemed a little flustered or absent minded, but she was still nice and I was on my third night ( I stayed an extra night because I had diarrhea really bad and my kids were at home with fevers of 102).
I highly recommend St. Mary's to anyone having this surgery and would like to let them know that they will receive top notch care."
"9/8/2003 - I attended an informational session w/ Dr. Elizabeth Martin. My first impression of her was wonderful. She seemed pretty down to earth. She was honest and forthcoming, but also sensitive and understanding. She laid it on the table, explaining the surgery, risks, steps to prevent any complications, and the aftercare that is most important. She was very up front about what we were considering entering in to, and what changes we were going to have to make. I will update this post when I have met with her one-on-one.
11/18/2003 - I LOVE HER! I had the one-on-one consultation today. She laid everything out again, explained the risks, asked me questions and answered all of mine (and I had a list!!). She had to leave right before seeing me to run over to ICU and put a tube in someone's chest, then APOLOGIZED to me! BAH! I am glad that if I have to have something like that, that she rushes to the rescue! She was very attentive and a great listener. She's such a cutie! I'm 100% comfortable placing my life in her capable hands.
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