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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
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| WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY AT INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL |
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OBESITY IS A CONDITION MANY SUFFER THROUGH ALONE.
AT INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL, WE UNDERSTAND THAT OBESITY IS A DISEASE. WE BELIEVE YOU DESERVE THE BEST TREATMENTS POSSIBLE TO FIGHT IT BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT SUBSTANTIAL WEIGHT LOSS CAN IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE DRAMATICALLY. WEIGHT LOSS CAN ALSO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, SLEEP APNEA, DEPRESSION, ASTHMA AND HEART DISEASE. BECAUSE OBESITY ISN’T JUST ABOUT WEIGHT, IT’S ABOUT YOUR LIFE AND GIVING YOU THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER ONE.
LEARN MORE
To register for our free monthly information session. Call 703-391-3783.
WANT TO LEARN MORE? If you’re at least 100 pounds overweight, and would like to change your life, click here.
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| THE LATEST INNOVATIONS IN BARIATRIC SURGERY |
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital offers a range of surgical options for treating obesity, including mini-incision gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric bypass and laparoscopic banding. These minimally invasive procedures minimize pain and scarring, help speed recovery and reduce complications.
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| MORE THAN JUST SURGERY |
Before surgery is considered, we offer free informational sessions to meet with one of our surgeons and learn about weight loss procedures. Together you will decide the best weight loss option for your lifestyle and overall health. We have counselors and dieticians for diet and fitness coaching as well as classes and support groups before and after the procedure. Our surgical patients not only lose weight, but most keep it off over time. That’s thanks to the strong support we offer to help you every step of the way.
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| THE BENEFIT OF EXPERIENCE |
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has the most experience in the region, having performed over 4,000 bariatric surgeries. We’re recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. So even compared to other hospitals that regularly perform these procedures, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is among the best.
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INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL
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For more than 30 years, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital — and our predecessor, Commonwealth Hospital — has been one of the leading health care providers in the Northern Virginia area. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is proud to have been honored with the U.S. Senate Medallion of Excellence as the winner of the prestigious United States Senate Productivity and Quality Award (SPQA). Our reputation for excellence is reflected in the exceptional quality of our team of health care professionals.
Our commitment to patient satisfaction is evident in everything we do for you — from the quality of our health care services, to the comfort of our patient rooms, to our interest in you as an individual. Our goal is to provide excellent service and to be the hospital that you and your family depend on for quality care throughout your lifetime.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is part of Inova Health System, a not-for-profit system of hospitals and health care services based in Northern Virginia and governed by a voluntary board of community members. Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse communities we serve through excellence in patient care, education and research.
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Number of Contributors: 233
WARNING: Does this hospital have less than 25 reviews?
If so, don't let a small sample size bias you.
Subjective reviews below are relayed merely as a partial and incomplete
research tool.
Survey Questions:
- How would you rate its overall value? (“Overall Value”)
- How well equipped was the hospital to handle overweight patients? (“Oversized Equipped”)
- How sensitive was the staff to the needs of overweight patients? (“Oversized Sensitive”)
- How safe did you feel that the hospital was well equipped enough to handle any medical
emergency that might arise during your stay there? (“Multi Security”)
- How much privacy did you feel the hospital gave you? (“Privacy”)
- How responsive did you feel the hospital was in giving you pain medications? (“Pain Medications”)
- How restfully quiet did you find your experience? (“Quiet”)
- How accommodating was the hospital in allowing visitors to see you? (“Visiting”)
- How responsive do you feel the staff was in helping you with your general needs during
your stay? (“Staff Responsive”)
- How would you rate the parking accomodations? (“Parking”)
- How did you select this hospital? (“How Selected”)
- How would you compare this hospital to others that you have been to? (“Competitors”)
- What other comments do you have about this hospital? (“Comments”)
| Posted by: |
Jon A. (Posted on September 26, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Best reviews of Dr Anez, and this hospital is where he does his miracles |
| Competitors: |
I like it the best of all the hospitals I have ever been in |
| Comments: |
Clean, I love the parking arrangements. Great staff |
| Posted by: |
Samantha C. (Posted on August 28, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It was chosen for me |
| Competitors: |
This hospital was just awesome in my treatment. The staff was friendly, generally responsive. |
| Comments: |
My only tiny little complaint was pain meds. My surgery was at 8 in the morning, by the time I was in my room it was probably noon or 1. I had the Morphine PCA and I used it (allowed every 12 minutes) as needed. At 5 am the next morning the morphine ran out. I asked for additional pain meds, even though I wasn't dying I was pretty uncomfortable. The request was either forgotten or ignored until after a walk I tracked down my overnight nurse who checked and said I was only allowed one PCA thing of morphine. That was fine, I asked for something else for pain...it was like 6 am by this point. I didn't use the 'every 12 minute' dosing...in fact had been several hours throughout the day without any at all. I was never given any pain meds until about discharge time of 6pm!!!! I'm completely not a wimp and don't mind roughing it but I think better attention should be paid to pain meds. I'm a lot tougher with pain than a lot of people. |
| Posted by: |
Krystal A. (Posted on August 27, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| it's the closest center of excellence and it's an inova hospital. |
| Competitors: |
great, better than most! |
| Comments: |
had a great stay! |
| Posted by: |
Crystal D. (Posted on August 22, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Average |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Poor |
| Quiet: |
Poor |
Visiting: |
Average |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| This hospital was chosen by my surgeon and is the only place he performs his surgeries |
| Competitors: |
A very nice hospital (new) and they made sure that bariatric patients had private rooms |
| Comments: |
Coming out of surgery, I had to wait in Post-Op Recovery for 6-7 hours because there were no beds available. During that time, family were waiting to see me and had been there for 11 hours. They allowed my husband to see me for 5 minutes during that time but no one else. Upon arriving to my room I had the best aid/tech but the nurse was horrible. I continued to receive better attention/care from the techs. Also, I've never witnessed in a hospital it taking 20 min (consecutive times) for a call button to be answered. This is really a scary thought if you might be dying on the floor. My stay was extended by 2 days, making my stay a total of 4. I can honestly say it was the lack of administering things on time/attention that may have kept me there. The 3rd day I finally broke down and cried to the nurse in charge for 30 minutes telling her I thought I'd been mistreated after going through such a major surgery. After this happened, that shift was 10x better but went back to the same thing after they left for the night. Susan and Deanna the techs truely have caregiver hearts and are pure gold. Other than that, and the nice private room, I can't say I'd ever want to stay here again. |
| Posted by: |
Rhonda U. (Posted on August 17, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Inova Fair Oaks was my surgeon's hospital of choice and I'd heard many good things about the quality of care provided. |
| Competitors: |
Bar none, this is the best hospital I've ever used. Every caregiver was attentive, friendly, and helpful, especially the excellent nursing staff. |
| Comments: |
I live just a few blocks away from Prince William Hospital, but for any non-emergency issues, I will gladly make the 30 - 45 minute drive to Fair Oaks for treatment. |
| Posted by: |
Laura B. (Posted on August 16, 2008) |
| Posted by: |
Martie K. (Posted on July 14, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It was the hospital that my surgeon used. |
| Competitors: |
Much better staffed. Nurses were very helpful and well educated with bariatric surgery. |
| Posted by: |
Melissa H. (Posted on June 17, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Its what hospital the Dr i picked used |
| Competitors: |
It was a very nice hospital |
| Posted by: |
Jo Ann M. (Posted on June 16, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| It was the hospital my surgeon was affiliated with and where he performed most of his procedures. |
| Competitors: |
The unit specifically for obesity was excellent, however upon readmission for complications, the E.R. was totally unprepared and uneducated. |
| Comments: |
Everyone on the unit for surgery is in sync with the surgeons and patients procedures. Be aware of the need to come back for complications. I had Radiology try to make me drink something carbonated with sugar in it and it was virtually impossible for them to get an IV started due to dehydration. They needed an anesthesiologist who made over a dozen attempts to get a line started in me. It's important that patients know what they can and can't have. |
| Posted by: |
Farah D. (Posted on June 16, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
N/A |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Barbara G. (Posted on April 17, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Online Research |
| Competitors: |
OMG>>> I can not say enough that my experience with this hospital was over whelming. EVERY person I came into contact with there was so kind and so helpful...I am actually considering moving to that area becasue of it. I live about 60 miles away from there now. They took care of my every need before it was even a request! I can not say anymore then this is the most incrediable hospital I have ever had any dealing with! |
| Comments: |
Incrediable! |
| Posted by: |
Beth L. (Posted on April 9, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Poor |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Poor |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| recommended by my insurance company and by my primary care provider |
| Comments: |
The bariatric and surgical staff are all excellent. Care on the floor was not as good as it could be. |
| Posted by: |
Rita I. (Posted on March 18, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| This is the closest hospital to my home.
My son was a patient in this hospital last year and they were very good. |
| Competitors: |
They are above average in all areas. |
| Posted by: |
Telma M. (Posted on March 13, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It was chosen by my doctor. Also it is the closer to my home. |
| Comments: |
Beautiful, clean, the nurses and stuff always tried to do something else to please me. Very nice experience there. |
| Posted by: |
Cheri R. (Posted on February 18, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It's the Center for Bariatric Excellence. So, I knew I was in good hands and the staff would be quite knowledgable with weight loss surgery. |
| Competitors: |
Would prefer Fair Oaks over any other hospital in the area. It was small, clean, and warm. |
| Posted by: |
Deactivated Member (Posted on February 15, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Very Poor |
| How Selected:
| Three family members used the same surgeon and the same hospital. All three did excellent. How could I go wrong in choosing Inove Fair Oaks? |
| Competitors: |
Tops! |
| Posted by: |
Sherry N. (Posted on January 26, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| This is the hospital that my surgeon uses |
| Competitors: |
Fair Oaks is a smaller hospital, but I received very good care. |
| Comments: |
All of the staff members that was assigned to my care were very professional, caring, and compassionate. |
| Posted by: |
W K. (Posted on January 10, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Poor |
Pain Medication: |
Poor |
| Quiet: |
Very Poor |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| This is where my surgeon participates in the WLS program. I'm not sure I would select it again. Your questions on this survey don't deal with customer satis |
| Comments: |
Like most hospitals, iNOVA FairOaks was no place to rest and recover. Everything that could beep did, and often, and my vitals were checked every hour on the hour. Surely, the floors don't need buffing EVERY afternoon; there must be a high/low occupancy time when maintenance could be scheduled.
What really bothered me about the hospital was they didn't give me my normal medications as they said they would even after going over them and the times I take them MULTIPLE times. I take medication for migraines and after 3 days (forgot to take the day before surguery due to "preping") a big one was coming on. I pretty much had to beg for my medication, which I got after I complained to the anesthesiologist who came by for a survey since they said it affected the pain killers (which I wasn't really using). Hence the Poor rating on the pain medications.
The nurses were really great with the exception of the day nurse on the first day; however, I was snappy from surgery and I suspect she was at the end of a very long day.
All of the other nurses (Maria, Azra) and aide/techs (Marta, forget the other's name) were fabulous... but the hospital could use a small book like in hotels to tell you how to use their gadgets, which they expect you to know how to use so you don’t have to ask a crabby nurse. They have a help phone number, but it is always busy. Their media/audio/IT support for the patient basically isn't there... or should I say for the spouse so they stop driving the patient nuts.
I would suggest that when they take people for tests that they don't leave them sitting in the hallway for 20+ minutes several times for people to stare at as they walk by. Surely there is somewhere they can get them out of public view. Hence the poor rating on the privacy. |
| Posted by: |
Katia S. (Posted on January 6, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| I had my original bypass in 1997 here and will have my revision lap band in jan 08 at potomac hosp. |
| Posted by: |
Katia S. (Posted on January 6, 2008) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| I had my original bypass in 1997 here and will have my revision lap band in jan 08 at potomac hosp. |
| Posted by: |
Robin N. (Posted on December 28, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Michelle P. (Posted on December 26, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Average |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Poor |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Average |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| It's where my surgeon operates |
| Competitors: |
N/A |
| Posted by: |
Shawn S. (Posted on December 15, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Reputatiion, location to my home and history with weight loss surgery |
| Competitors: |
I really can't. This was the same hospital my daughter was born. Was very pleased with that experience |
| Comments: |
They were awesome, cant say enough god things about them. |
| Posted by: |
Bev B. (Posted on December 6, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
N/A |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon is affiliated with two hospitals. The hospital selection is dependent upon availability. |
| Competitors: |
The staff and environment at Fair Oaks Hospital was excellent. Unfortunately, at this time I don't have anything to compare it too. |
| Posted by: |
Sean Y. (Posted on November 29, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Poor |
| How Selected:
| Word of mouth and was the hospital my surgeon does his stuff at :) |
| Competitors: |
Probably the bbest hospital for Bariatric Surgery in Northern VA |
| Comments: |
excellent staff they know what they are doing with overweight patients staff VERY helpful and will work with you to accomplish your goals they have signs all over talking about patient comfort is thiere #1 priority and they MEAN EVERY WORD OF IT! great place to have it done highly reccomended! |
| Posted by: |
Donna B. (Posted on November 21, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Laura A. (Posted on October 5, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Average |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Average |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Dr. Roll (my surgeon) suggested it. |
| Competitors: |
It is the best hospital I have ever been in |
| Comments: |
I wish that the male nurse would not have insisted on watching me urinate. Other than that, all was great.
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| Posted by: |
Aj V. (Posted on September 26, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:
| Bariatric Center of Excellence |
| Competitors: |
Better than the average |
| Comments: |
The staff supporting the Bariatric Center of Excellence here are very good. A number of them have worked hard for special certifications in Bariatric nursing and practice, and they really know and care about what they are doing. Some of them are also alumni of bariatric surgery themselves. The pre-surgical nurse I met with during my pre-op testing is one, and she gave me such a dose of inspiration and hope!
The ratings I gave to the general helpfulness and pain medication questions are averages across all staff. The one weak spot in the Inova Fair Oaks program is in the consistency of hospital after-care. Some of the staff at the hospital are really excellent. They were responsive, thorough, respectful, and were clearly keeping track of vitals, progress, comfort, and the things that are beyond patient knowledge or capability, especially in that confusing and weakened post-op state. I did, however, encounter a bad apple or two -- for example, a night shift nurse who seemed to have some kind of agenda against pain control, and ignored my calls that I was having trouble breathing. Far, far too much time elapsed until someone bothered to check my vitals and noted how low my oxygenation had gotten. Then they took me seriously, but they should have done so at least an hour earlier. Unfortunately, this was in the middle of the night, and one of the few times I did not have someone with me. I'd recommend (for anytime anyone spends in any hospital, really) having a family member or friend with you as much of the time as possible. If everything is going well, they are great moral support. If you run into one of these bad apples, or if you are at a busier hospital and it gets overwhelmed, they can advocate for you and make sure that you are getting the care you need. You can't really do that on your own when you're wiped out from surgery, medicated, or in a lot of pain. |
| Posted by: |
Nicole C. (Posted on September 9, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| When I was researching surgeons, I was looking for a hospital that was considered a "Center of Excellence" I found out that the surgeon I selected is also affiliated with INOVA so it worked out perfectly. |
| Competitors: |
One of the best! |
| Comments: |
Everyone was great. The staff is friendly and very accommodating. I felt very comfortable and relaxed during my stay. I would definitely recommend INOVA Fair Oaks to anyone considering having their weight loss surgery in the Washington metropolitan area. |
| Posted by: |
Linda J. (Posted on September 9, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| the hospital was recommended by my insurance. |
| Competitors: |
way better than the hospital in my town. |
| Comments: |
Everyone was so nice for every appointment for testing and I received excellent service when I went in for my surgery and for my stay. The staff could really listened to me when we talked and they were so helpful. I would recommend them to everyone seeking bypass surgery. |
| Posted by: |
Robin M. (Posted on September 8, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Good |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Average |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| recommended by insurance carrier |
| Competitors: |
the best hospital on the east coast!!! |
| Posted by: |
Lisa A. (Posted on August 22, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Only hospital my surgeon used. Pluse it is a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery |
| Competitors: |
There is NO comparison. Fair Oaks is by far the best hospital I have ever been too. Well worth the 1 hour drive to get there! |
| Comments: |
The entire staff is AMAZING!!!!! |
| Posted by: |
Avi H. (Posted on August 20, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| recommendations of family and friends |
| Posted by: |
Tara S. (Posted on August 12, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| It was the one my surgeon used. |
| Competitors: |
The other big hospitals are trauma centers and they are crazy. They are all part of the same family so I knew mine would be excellent. It offered me the best care around here and in a more serene environment. |
| Posted by: |
Joe B. (Posted on July 26, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| Very close to home (2.5 miles); excellent reputation; bariatric center of excellence |
| Competitors: |
Quality is as good as any other, but care and convenience is far superior |
| Comments: |
Very nice; very familiar with WLS patients; very caring |
| Posted by: |
Michael O. (Posted on July 15, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| I work there in a non-clinical department and knew the wonderful people who would be caring for me. |
| Competitors: |
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is the finest hospital I have ever been a patient in and I have been in many. |
| Comments: |
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is a world class hospital with the most wonderful people anywhere. That is why I work there and am a patient there too. |
| Posted by: |
Cynthia J. (Posted on July 12, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| Doctor recommended |
| Competitors: |
Better than average |
| Comments: |
Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The only problem I had was when I was discharged, they came with a tiny wheel chair. |
| Posted by: |
Nana 62 (Posted on June 4, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Good |
Pain Medication: |
Good |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| Posted by: |
Kerry B. (Posted on June 1, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
N/A |
Oversized Sensitive: |
N/A |
| How Selected:
| Its my Home away from HOME!! |
| Posted by: |
Terri N. (Posted on May 29, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Excellent |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Excellent |
| How Selected:
| My surgeon. |
| Competitors: |
The best ever for this procedure. |
| Comments: |
Each department were supportive of my electing to have surgery for weight loss, everyone was well educated, pleasant and most importantly spent 1:1 time with me and my husband explaining every procedure and what to expect. |
| Posted by: |
Bj D. (Posted on May 10, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Excellent |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Excellent |
| Multi Security: |
Excellent |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Good |
Visiting: |
Good |
Staff Responsive: |
Excellent |
| Parking: |
Average |
| How Selected:
| I selected Dr. Anez and that is where he does his surgery.. I love that hospital and would refer it to all my friends. |
| Competitors: |
It was very clean and didn't smell like a hospital |
| Comments: |
The hospital and staff took very good care of me and I have already told all my friends how excellent the service in this hospital is. |
| Posted by: |
Theresa R. (Posted on May 3, 2007) |
| Overall Value: |
Good |
Oversized Equipped: |
Excellent |
Oversized Sensitive: |
Good |
| Multi Security: |
Good |
Privacy: |
Excellent |
Pain Medication: |
Excellent |
| Quiet: |
Average |
Visiting: |
Excellent |
Staff Responsive: |
Good |
| Parking: |
Good |
| How Selected:< | |
