Dr Kemmeter & Blodgett Hospital
I had a few questions for anyone who has had Dr Kemmeter or been at Blodgett Hodpital. I would like to know what you thought of the surgeon but also the hospital. How were the nurses? Did you wake up intubated? Did you acquire an infection? Other complications linked to the doctor or hospital? Thanks for your feedback. Jen.
Jennifer
Thank you Cheri and Holly!
Think twice, cut once! I've had 3 surgeries now, RNY, VSG and DS
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Ask me about the DS or visit dsfacts.com
2002 - RNY
2010 - RNY to VSG
2011 - Full DS-August 24th
HW 311 SW 306 CW 235 GW 150
Thank you Cheri and Holly!Think twice, cut once! I've had 3 surgeries now, RNY, VSG and DS
.Ask me about the DS or visit dsfacts.com
2002 - RNY
2010 - RNY to VSG
2011 - Full DS-August 24th
HW 311 SW 306 CW 235 GW 150
My surgeon was Dr. Foote - one of Kemmeter's partners. I had my surgery at Blodgett and it was wonderful. The staff there was very caring and compassionate. They were extremely helpful and answered any and all of my questions. I never once felt that I was bothering them when I "called" for them. The nursing staff was on top of my walking and getting in my liquids.
What do you mean by intubated? Do you mean a drain tube? If so, then yes I had a drain tube. But a friend of mine who just had surgery 2 weeks ago did not. I think it really depends. At the time of surgery, I had my gallbladder and appendix out, as well as a "2nd appendix". That may have played a role in the drain tube. Dr. Kemmeter could probably advise whether or not you would have one of those.
I had issues swallowing the liquid loratab so stayed on the IV for most of my stay. I developed thrush post surgery as well. In hindsight, this was probably because I was antibiotics prior to surgery and then post surgery via the IV. Antibiotics causes the thrush. That may have been why I was having problems swallowing the loratab (the taste was horrific and it caused me to puke).
I think you will be very pleased with Dr. Kemmeter and the staff at blodgett.
if you decide to go that route, there are a number of us in the GR area (including quite a few DS'rs). Please let us know if you have any questions on the area or hotels or anything like that!
What do you mean by intubated? Do you mean a drain tube? If so, then yes I had a drain tube. But a friend of mine who just had surgery 2 weeks ago did not. I think it really depends. At the time of surgery, I had my gallbladder and appendix out, as well as a "2nd appendix". That may have played a role in the drain tube. Dr. Kemmeter could probably advise whether or not you would have one of those.
I had issues swallowing the liquid loratab so stayed on the IV for most of my stay. I developed thrush post surgery as well. In hindsight, this was probably because I was antibiotics prior to surgery and then post surgery via the IV. Antibiotics causes the thrush. That may have been why I was having problems swallowing the loratab (the taste was horrific and it caused me to puke).
I think you will be very pleased with Dr. Kemmeter and the staff at blodgett.
if you decide to go that route, there are a number of us in the GR area (including quite a few DS'rs). Please let us know if you have any questions on the area or hotels or anything like that!
Kelly
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Dr, Kemmeter was my surgeon and I did have surgery at Blodgett. I can't say enough good things about the Doctor and the hospital staff. I felt so taken care of and just really safe. Dr. K was worried about me the first night of surgery and drove back in just so he could take a look for himself (even though the nurses said everything was okay). He has such a genuine interest in his patients. The only complication I had was I could not handle the pain meds after surgery and they kept me in the hospital an extra night. The nurses at Blodgett are such upbeat and caring people. Please PM me if I can help you in any way.
As a side note - the care I have received from Dr. K and his staff hasn't gone done in the last year. His office continues to be amazing and supportive. I feel so lucky to have chosen his staff. Best of luck to you!!
As a side note - the care I have received from Dr. K and his staff hasn't gone done in the last year. His office continues to be amazing and supportive. I feel so lucky to have chosen his staff. Best of luck to you!!
Hey Jennifer!!
I had Dr Baker (also in his group)...
BLODGETT hosp and the staff were AWESOME!!!!!! Their Bariatric floor nurses are so kind and make you feel so at home...
I didnt have any complications from my surgery, other then my heart rate wouldnt go down after my first walk... They called the doc and they filled me with fluids, and kept me another night...he said i was too dehydrated and they wanted me to be safe another night...
They are SO professional there... those girls deserve presents!!!! LOL I'm gonna send them a before/after pic of me once i get a new pic next Wed at my 1yr appointment--
You will LOVE it at Blodgett... they are sterile and IMMACULATELY clean, professional and VERY compassionate. This was my first admission into a hospital EVER, and i must say i was truely impressed with EVERYTHING....
I didnt wake up intubated... they take the tube out before they put you into recovery, and if you have a CPAP, you may wake up with that on, if its serious Apnea... they didnt give me mine until i was back in my own room up on the floor....
Lemme know if you have any questions!!
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Kemmeter and Blodgett Hospital.....he's the finest Doc I've ever had and I trust him with my life..... I was 68 1/2 when I had my surgery (Rny) and came thru it with flying colors.
The staff at the hospital are top notch and treat you with loving care.....everything is geared to heavy people on the bariatric floor as far as chairs, gowns, etc.
Dr.'s Foote and Baker are part of the team...in fact, Dr. Baker is a leader in innovations for bariatric surgery.
No infection from the surgery, but did develop an infection in the site where I had a vena cava filter put in, but it was easily resolved.
Best of luck on your surgery.....you will be in the very best of hands!
Pat R.
The staff at the hospital are top notch and treat you with loving care.....everything is geared to heavy people on the bariatric floor as far as chairs, gowns, etc.
Dr.'s Foote and Baker are part of the team...in fact, Dr. Baker is a leader in innovations for bariatric surgery.
No infection from the surgery, but did develop an infection in the site where I had a vena cava filter put in, but it was easily resolved.
Best of luck on your surgery.....you will be in the very best of hands!
Pat R.
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Hi Jennifer and everyone,
I am a patient of Dr. Foote who is partner of GHP. Awaiting insurance approval for my DS. Glad to hear the great reviews of Blogett Hospital and about how caring the Drs are. Jenn let me know when you have a surgical date!! As a former PACU nurse it is always the goal to extubate a patient asap. Sometimes breathing tube stays in post-op to protect the airway or assist with inspiration.
jill
I am a patient of Dr. Foote who is partner of GHP. Awaiting insurance approval for my DS. Glad to hear the great reviews of Blogett Hospital and about how caring the Drs are. Jenn let me know when you have a surgical date!! As a former PACU nurse it is always the goal to extubate a patient asap. Sometimes breathing tube stays in post-op to protect the airway or assist with inspiration.
jill
I had Dr. Foote at Blodgett hospital. The entire surgical team is just amazing, they do a great job!
The nurses are great, there was one that seemed a little indifferent. I have a really touchy IV, it was put in by an anaestesiologist right at the bendy point of my wrist, so it hurt to move my arm. There was one nurse that would come in and help me get out of bed to walk or go potty, but she didn't come back to help me back into bed, which was more difficult. But I only had her for a small portion of the time I was there. All of the rest of the nurses were fabulous!
Yes, I woke up in the recovery room with a tube in my nose and down my throat. I have slight problems with sedation not working as well as it should, so I think the only reason it was still there when I woke up was because I woke up too early. The very first thing I remembered was thinking "what the hell is in my nose" and then I pulled it out. It was something I was afraid of pre-surgery, but honestly, it was no big deal. And I think that as long as you stay asleep long enough, you won't even have to deal with it.
No infection or other complications at all. Yay!
The nurses are great, there was one that seemed a little indifferent. I have a really touchy IV, it was put in by an anaestesiologist right at the bendy point of my wrist, so it hurt to move my arm. There was one nurse that would come in and help me get out of bed to walk or go potty, but she didn't come back to help me back into bed, which was more difficult. But I only had her for a small portion of the time I was there. All of the rest of the nurses were fabulous!
Yes, I woke up in the recovery room with a tube in my nose and down my throat. I have slight problems with sedation not working as well as it should, so I think the only reason it was still there when I woke up was because I woke up too early. The very first thing I remembered was thinking "what the hell is in my nose" and then I pulled it out. It was something I was afraid of pre-surgery, but honestly, it was no big deal. And I think that as long as you stay asleep long enough, you won't even have to deal with it.
No infection or other complications at all. Yay!
I had Dr. Foote and my surgery at Blodgett, plus two knee surgeries at Blodgett. It is the best hospital. The nurses take great care of you. I have the highest opinion of that hospital, not just the bariatric wing but the orthopedic wing and the nutrition staff too (which you won't get to sample as a bariatric patient, but it is excellent ... they really are first class and pay special attention to bariatric patients' needs).
As for your other questions, I did not wake up intubated, but from what I understand, most surgical patients usually are intubated during surgery (when you're asleep) and then the tube is taken out while you're still asleep. So you never know this.
I had a little minor infection in one of my incisions that was cleared up by oral antibiotics. Nothing much at all. The liquid antibiotics made me sick, however.
I also had a "heart glitch" ... my heart was racing post-op and they never did figure out why. They kept me in the hospital another day and ran tests, then sent me home. The only thing the cardiologist could say was it was a post-op thing and nothing major. Could have been due to low potassium that plagued me pre-op and post-op. Who knows? We still don't.
I have had Dr. Kemmeter for an EGD after my bariatric surgery and thought he was very nice and professional.
As for your other questions, I did not wake up intubated, but from what I understand, most surgical patients usually are intubated during surgery (when you're asleep) and then the tube is taken out while you're still asleep. So you never know this.
I had a little minor infection in one of my incisions that was cleared up by oral antibiotics. Nothing much at all. The liquid antibiotics made me sick, however.
I also had a "heart glitch" ... my heart was racing post-op and they never did figure out why. They kept me in the hospital another day and ran tests, then sent me home. The only thing the cardiologist could say was it was a post-op thing and nothing major. Could have been due to low potassium that plagued me pre-op and post-op. Who knows? We still don't.
I have had Dr. Kemmeter for an EGD after my bariatric surgery and thought he was very nice and professional.
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