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I had VSG surgery on 7/1/13 with Dr. Jack Rutledge at Memorial Hospital. When I arrived, valet parking was available, but we didn't use it since we found a close space. Check in was smooth and easy. Memorial has volunteers who shepherd patients to their destinations, which I thought was nice considering that I didn't know the hospital and would have likely gotten lost if left to my own devices. My family was sent to a nice waiting room. This particular waiting room is in a new section of the hospital and the thermostat was stuck and set to "arctic," but hospital staff were passing out blankets to anyone who wanted them.
When I was taken to pre op, the nurses and staff were very kind and supportive. Though I wasn't nervous in the least, the nurses put me at ease and made me very comfortable. Once I was changed into a gown, had spoken to the anesthesiologist, and was hooked up to my IV, my family was brought in to wait with me and speak with my surgeon before we got started. Dr. Rutledge came in to go over things with my family and explained how things would proceed (how long surgery would take, how long I'd be in recovery, etc.) He promised to come out and speak to them multiple times during surgery, which he did. - Please see my review of Dr. Rutledge for more information about my experience with him and his wonderful staff.
I was rolled into the surgical suite and the staff were very kind and made sure that I was comfortable before I was knocked out to be sleeved.
I was in recovery for 2 hours - Dr. Rutledge likes to keep his WLS patients longer than most - and then rolled up to my room. I was met in my room by my nurse for the day who made sure I was comfortable and then left me to rest. I was in and out most of the day, but my nurse was wonderful and very attentive.
My evening nurse was also very nice, though definitely new and in need of some instruction at times. I don't blame her though, we all have to start somewhere!
The nursing assistants who helped me walk around and get up to go the the bathroom, etc. were wonderful. I'll be perfectly honest, one of them was pretty attractive and I had to kick him out when I needed to use the restroom... There was no way I was going to pee in front of a cute boy. Call me vain, but it just wasn't happening. My day nurse totally understood and made some sort of comment like "we can handle it from here" whenever I needed to pee. She was a God-send!
I saw both Dr. Rutledge's nurse and him the next morning and was discharged around noon. I was wheeled downstairs by my wonderful day nurse and helped into the car.
I have no complaints about my Memorial experience. Again, please see my review of Dr. Rutledge for a comprehensive description of my experience with my WLS surgeon.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS A VERY NICE FACILITY. I HAVE HAD OTHRER PROCEDERS THERE WITH GREAT SUCCESS THE STAFF IS ALSO VERY NICE.
Ive never experienced a hospital that was as top notched as this one was. Every aspect of the care from pre surgery testing till the day i left the hospital was 2nd to none!! Memorial Hospital I would highly recommend to anyone.
Everyone at Memorial Hospital treated both me and my wife so good. She stayed with me both nights I was there and they made her feel as comfortable as possible. I am very pleased that I had my procedure there and would recommend Memorial to anyone considering this or any other procedure.
My night shift nurse was wonderful and all the night staff were really help and encouraging....my morning nurse...I don't think she had her coffee that morning....
Memorial Hospital is effecient, organized, clean, well-managed, state-of-the-art. I can't say enough good things about it.
I HAVE NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL. THE STAFF WAS WONDERFUL AND VERY HELPFUL.
They are building new surgery suites, so right now it's a construction zone. That meant that the gurney was weaved in and around tight corners, things in the hallways, etc. Overall though, all was fine.