Re: Aftercare and private nurses/Delano

[Guest guest]

Hi Sheryle,

If you are having your surgery in Delano there is no need to hire a

private duty nurse. For your first 24hours after surgery, (unless

going to ICU for any reason) you will be assigned a one-on-one

nursing care person that is included with your hospital stay. (I had

an LVN). This person will stay with you in your room continuously for

the first 24 hours in addition to the regular nursing staff on duty

to assist you. I think you will find the Delano nursing staff very

good as most Delano post ops will tell you. Not to mention Dr. K's

attentive monitoring of patients, as he known to check in on patients

several times throughout the day.

It's a good idea to have a support person with you for at least a

week or so after the surgery to. Much of it depends on each persons

recovery and/or if any complications arise. Also you are allowed to

have a support person stay in your room with you during your hospital

stay if you so desire.

May I say you have great taste in an excellent talented surgeon that

btw is a member of the ASBS! (American Society for Bariatric

Surgeries)

Cassandra

4/16/01 post-op, Dr. Keshishan

> Hello everyone, I have a couple of questions. While you are in the

> hopital is it a must to hire private nurses? If so how do you go

> about doing this? And, after your release from the hospital, do

you

> need someone with you 24 hrs. a day? For how long?

>

> Thanks

> Sheryle

> pre-op

> consultation with Dr. Kesheshian

> bmi 67

[Guest guest]

Dear Cassandra:

Thanks for the great info re: Delano and the staff. I am ready to go

but a bit scared. So it helps to know what to expect as far as

accomodations and treatment go. I have researched Dr. K and he has

what it takes to win my confidance. It is good to hear so many

people confirm my impression.

I want this opportunity sooo much. My heart is strong, I am not

diabetic, I do not have high blood pressure. However, I do have

sleep apnea and Fibromyalgia which just makes it even more difficult

for me to get around. I do a chairdancing aerobic workout about 2-3

times a week. I don't think it is enough though. I am wondering if

it will be ok to do this same routine after surgery? Well I am sure

the Dr. will tell me. Thanks for listening

Sheryle