Northeast Georgia Medical Center Hospital

My overall stay was very pleasant, the staff was very accomadating to my needs.

I was surprised at the quality of care that I received at the hospital. I think my surgeon has a lot to do with that. He sort of demands that staff understand his obese patients.

The only "problems" I had is that I was under the impression that the nurses were going to "make" you walk later in the day after the surgery. At 6 pm, I was asking to go and walk but was told "no" b/c of some meds that they had given me. By 9 pm, no one had come in to let me or get me to walk so I had to call them again. Again I was put off with them stating that they had started helping people at the beginning of the hall and would be with me shortly. At 9:30 pm, I called again and almost had to get mad but they finally came and let me know what I could unplug and I got to go for my walk.

I was so impressed with the compassion and care that the staff gave its patients.

Overall, my experience was good. Some of the nurses had a bad attitude, but I figure you'd find that anywhere! I feel the hospital has room for improvement with organization. They were always running behind, I always had to wait for my pain meds, and at night it was common to have to page the nurses numerous times before they would come to the room. I think maybe they were understaffed at night.

My hospital stay was great! Everybody was very friendly and helpful. They really made sure I had everything I needed to be comfortable.

Staff was excellent. Very caring and supportive. The staff was young and seemed to care about me.

I thought my stay at the hospital was made so much easier because of the staff at NE Ga Hospital. Everyone was so great to me! The nurses really came to my aid everytime I needed anything. All the nurses kept giving me encoragment about how the surgery was going to change my life. I thought the hospital and all the staff were great!

Smooth scheduling-the pre-op tests, visit with anesthesiologist, nutritionist, etc. occurred sequentially and in reasonable time frame on Sept. 13. Surgery took place at time planned. During hospital stay, staff introduced themselves, explained why they were visiting with me, what procedures they were about to do, and asked if I had questions. Nursing staff introduced themselves at staff change times and I knew which nurse to ask for if I need pain medication or assistance. Doctor Procter visited at least once each day; the Physician's Assistant visited twice each day. Even the psychologist visited the last day of my hospital stay. During visit, doctor and PA would look at sutures, ask questions, ask if I had questions, etc.

Everyone from pre-surgery are to OR, and on 2nd floor were great. My nurses were wonderful, they were there when ever I called and were very efficient.