Question:
OHSU Digestive Health Center in Portland OR; GOOD or BAD?
I am going to have my surgery at OHSU hospital in Portland, OR and I have read many bad things about the nursing staff, the transit aids and pain management staff. I am kind-of scared where I was excited before. Has anyone had these kinds of experiences? Any god experiences? Thanks for your help! — dre_1974 (posted on March 4, 2007)
March 4, 2007
I can not say about the Digestive Health Center at OHSU. But, I can say
the hospital itself is good. I had my first son there, thirteen years ago.
It was a trying time, as my son was still born, and the staff there was
WONDERFUL. They helped me with my grief, was wonderful to my
family.....even letting the kids in.
— tanyareed
March 4, 2007
Andrea, you are your own best advocate. When you are going through surgery
and recovery, you need a family or friend member that will stay the first
few days with you to help monitor your pain and keep the staff on their
toes. Have them bring a small notebook and write each persons name in the
book and what they do. Just doing this keeps them on their toes and keeps
your care in order. Be sure they are not afraid to ask questions and take
care of you. If you look like you are in pain, they need to tend to that,
if you have other needs, they need to help with that. Someone to help you
those first two or three days is most valuable. It gives you peace of mind
that you have someone you trust with you, and it keeps the staff on their
toes. If you don't have confidence in your surgeon, then don't have the
surgery with them, find another. You will have a LONG relationship with
this surgeon, for years to come, so be sure you trust them well. Best to
you. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
March 4, 2007
Some people told me to have my husband with me at the hospital. He is my
rock, so I asked him to plan to stay, then if he did not need to he could
always go home. I was very glad to have him there the whole time from Tues
2-27-07 surgery to Fri 3-2-07 home. The nurses were great, but they did not
have the time to give me one on one care. They would tell me to go walk,
but only head me in the right direction. My husband was a God-send. The
nurses left me in a chair without a call light for 2 hrs (hubby ran a
errand). If there is any way possible, you really need someone with you.
There was a loveseat that folded out to a bed, next to me where he slept.
God Bless you! You will do great. I am doing super!!
— asinmouse
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