Rhode Island Hospital Hospital

the staff and the care was great. I felt safe being in their care

I was very suprised that the doctor who put me to sleep made a comment about my weight and not being able to find a vein for the IV. I was there to get help with my weight problem and I was very hurt by his comment. I was suprised by the attitude of some of the other staff members as well. I would not choose to go to this hospital again if I have the choice.

I was very surprised how unprepared the hospital was. I felt like I was telling them what was supposed to happen. Im so thankful that I took the class about post-op before I had surgery, because if I went in knowing nothing, it would have been a lot worse. I was surved regular food, I would call the nurse and to my surprise they would never come. Some of the nurses were very proffesional and pleasant. There were so many different nurses though, I dont think I saw the same person twice. Except for a couple. It made it confusing for them and me. I had to pass along information from one nurse to another. I had to keep telling them that I need to sleep with the bipap machine. One night I waited about 2 hours until someone came to help me put it on. Overall, it was kind of unpleasant.

My only complaint was the inattentiveness by the third shift nursing staff. I asked to walk because I had horrible gas pain and was not allowed out of the bed. I had a very positive experience with all other nursing and physical therapy staff.

The nursing staff were outstanding. They responded quickly to all my requests and were pleasant/cheerful at all times. They are all number one in my book.

More education of nursing staff on needs of WLS patients

All in all, it was ok. I wouldn't relish the thought of another stay there, but it was ok.