Memphis Regional Medical Center (The Med) Hospital
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In all honesty, my brother was not pleased that I was having the surgery at the Med but after having actually BEEN there, I would recommend it highly. The care I got there was wonderful. Except for having to wait an hour in a wheelchair for someone to take me back to my room after having to drink the most awful stuff in the world, my experience at the hospital was a very good one.
I leaked and was in the ICU for awhile. The ICU nurses where the absolute worst. I did not even have a nurse call light until the next to the last day I was in the ICU. I developed a bed sore while in the ICU. I pray that I NEVER have to go back to The Med ICU unit.
Dr. Madan's ward nurses are the best.
The hospital is the best trauma center in the Mid-South, but does not enjoy a good reputation in the community for the rest of the hospital. For that reason I was hesitant about the tummy tuck surgery being performed, that and the fact they are not in-network for my insurance. (I still don't know how much I will end up owing them, but the initial bill was $26K for the hospital alone.) Fortunately there was room in the bariatric suite, and I was moved there after my recovery. The rooms were all set up to accomodate larger persons, larger beds, etc. The nursing staff was extremely sensitive to the patient's needs, and I never lacked for any care... the patient to nurse ratio was so low, if I rang for help, they were there immediately. They always had a smile on their face for me, no matter how trivial my needs were to them. The dietician dept. needed help in understanding the diet needs of a post-op WLS patient... I was constantly served items with sugar, and had to request sugar substitute every meal. I got to where I squirreled them away. If only all hospitals were this good, and IF ONLY the whole Med Center was this good! I rate this as the best hospital stay I have EVER had!!!
I was unaware of The Med's practices. I can only say that it's some of the best care I've encountered and am so thankful, as it was instrumental in my recovery, as they were very encouraging.