new hospital, new experience

GinLynMember

So I'm in Amsterdam for my pouch advancement surgery; the building is older than the AZM in Maastricht, and I am realizing how spoiled I've been! Predominant colours here: orange, brown, dark green... Everything just seems shabbier. So far I've only done intake stuff and the care has been fine; we'll see as things go on.

A couple of random new things which have made me smile. For the FIRST TIME ever I have been asked if I want to be revived if there is an emergency on the table! I guess 42 is the magical age cut-off.

Also, I've had two identical armbands attached, one to each wrist. Maybe they are afraid I could rip one off but presumably be too weak/tired to rip both off?

And I'm being given a drink by Nutricia: "preOp". Tastes like mostly flat, super-sweet Sprite. Looked it up online and it is supposed to help with healing, but can't figure out how or why. Anyone else have a clue? Apparently will be served it 3 to 4 times in the next 12 hours! Not horrible, but the following burps are pretty interesting...

Gin

6/25/1411:30 AM

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skn69Member

"the best soups are made in the oldest pots"
An old quote that I hope stands true for you...maybe what they lack in style and design they make up in exceptional medical care?
Here's hoping that it all goes well and that you are finally free of all of the problems.
Sharon
(ps...here in Paris the '70s are back in style...orange, green and brown...so your hospital in extremely trendy as far as French standards go!)
Sharon

6/25/144:49 PM

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TE MarieMember

Best wishes for you surgery! It sounds refreshing that the hospital doesn't pour their profits all into redecorating the facilities!

It bothers me when I walk into a new fancy facility or newly decorated office. I'm thinking, "this is why our medical costs are rising uncontrollably!"

6/26/147:58 AM

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LambiepieMember

Good luck, GinLyn. I can tell you that the hospital where I had all three surgeries is considered the "Mecca" for these procedures and aftercare in NYC. The hospital itself was ugly, the views were depressing and the nursing care was, shall I say, "no nonsense." Yet I knew it was the right place for me to be and they'd be able to tackle anything that came up during my stay.

6/26/1410:30 AM

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wsh6745Member

Good luck with your procedures. I hope all goes well and you no longer have any problems.

Take care and post updates when you can,
Wendy

6/26/147:36 PM

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