Have you ever been hospitalized or some one you know?

Question

Hospitalization could be very stressful experience . I hope to know If the answer is yes. What kind of problems you or the person you know faced during the hospitalization? And what helped to get over this experience?

Answer 1

Well I was hospitolized a few times too many!! I was hospitolized from being hit by a car in 2001, when I got there they "Listed me as a "Jane Doe".....until I could say my name 2 days later......I wouldn't believe my husband, who told them my full name... The guy who hit me , hit me so hard I hit his fender, then broke his windshield, then landed in his bed of his truck, then 3 lanes over in the "Mediun"......thank God I landed in the Mediun, or someone else could easily have come along and finished me off!!! My whole left side was effected by it, and I had to have 4 major surgeries done...... But only 3 were done at that hospitol, then when we got home from vacation, I always knew something was wrong, with my left knee, and complained to the bone doctor about it always hurting since the accident.....He ended-up having to opporate on me again, to replace two torn ligiments in the back of my knee, with tendent's....And during that surgery I woke-up , in the middle of it, and it was really creapy!! They had this blue drape across my chest, and I could see these two tall doctor's, and the reason I woke up was because they were hammering on me, and that was jerking my body around.... And my doctor told the antithesialigist, to give me another shot. Quick!!! Well, then later my ankle rejected the medal plate the California doctors put in my ankle, and this same doctor had to go in and take it out, and I begged him not to put me under...... I kept having reaccuring dreams that I wouldn't wake up from being put under...... And he says to me, "Remember what happened when you woke up in the middle of your knee surgery? We cant have that again!!! " So I had no choice but to get put under, and when they began the IV, I started to crying, because I was convinced this was it, I wasn't going to come-too this time!!! But I did, only to find out my husband was nowhere to be found when I became conscious...and this was the "most painful Consciousness, of all 4 surgeries!!" I was crying for a pain shot!! It was so painful, the last surgery, was!! And I couldn't get that pain shot fast enough!! Every time I was hospitolized except when I had a kidney infection were all good experiences!! As far as doctor and nurses treating me well..... I had a pretty cranky night-time nurse with my kidney infection who never wanted to give me my pain shot's, on time.. And she'd say something mean to me every time I was getting my shot, and feeling "Groggy" so I didn't ever remember what it was she was saying to me...... It was really wierd..... Other than that, with all 4 of my major surgeries they were all very "professional" to me...... So, I think the good majority of the staff, are on the "Very Professional" side, at most hospitol's!! I've been in & out of them even for "Anxiety Attacks" for most of my 20s!! And they were always good to me, they kept pushing meds I refused to take in those days, but they were respectful of my not wanting to get on medicine for it, in those days, otherwise it was always nice hospitol staff taking good care of me!! so, dont worry hun!! They be good to you, I'm sure of it, just pray to God that they will be... And God hears our prayer's, and He will give you His "Perfect Peace" During your whole duration of your stay there, you'll see..... Good Luck to you, and dont be afraid, the Big Man upstairs will be watching over you, along with your "Guardian Angels" ......they did me, I'm a walking talking "Miracle"!!! Smile!!!

Answer 2

I work in a hospital. Many patients are very stressed at this time. The RN needs to look out for the patient, spend time with the patient. Sometimes things can be so overwhelming the patient forgets to ask certain questions, or tell MD any new signs and symptoms. I usally encourage my paitents' to make a list of needs, because the doctor will come in the morning see the patient a few minutes and leave.

Don't be afraid to ask for help to bathroom after surgery, this is what the nurse gets paid for. Many patients' feel they are being a bother. This also includes a bath. If you don't like your meal trays, there are always other alternatives.

Pain control is always #1 priority.

If you feel uncomfortable about any procedure, even having an IV started. ASK!! It's your body, know what people are doing and why.

I have always tried to make the patient's stay as comfortable as possible. Maybe it will help if you picture that nurse in uniform as just the girl next door at Wal-Mart. That's me.

Answer 3

I am a health care professional who has been on both sides. I am a firm believer in visiting the hospital that you are going to be in. What is the staff to patient ratio for the nurses? How well do you know your physician? Do you trust him? And it is always wise to have someone with you to get the information you might not get while listening to instructions or a small tape recorder is good. Hope your stay goes well.

Answer 4

When I was younger, my father took me to the ED of the local hospital because I had tonsillitis and hadn't eaten anything for two days and had barely drunk anything.
They admitted me overnight because my tonsillis were swollen to the point that they were afraid of "respiratory occulsion", or in lay man's term, my throat closing off. They pumped me full of fluid and antibiotics all night through a drip.
I hated it as I have always felt that a hospital is a place you go to to get sick or to die.
And to make it worse, there was a beautiful thunder storm that night and I couldn't get to watch it...

Dad was in hospital more recently, he was released 10 days ago after a 12 day stay.
He had golden staph in his leg and nearly lost it as a result.
It was stressful for me not knowing if he was going to die or not and not being able to go the the hospital often enough to see how he was going and what was happening.
It was also stressful for dad for pretty much the same reason. They actually couldn't identify what bug or disease was causing the problem in his leg to begin with. They didn't find out until the 10th day he was in there.

We also had the stress and worries because our real estate agent (hubby and I rent a place with my father and one sister) have been being unreasonable ******* too...

I LOATHE hospitals. =)

Answer 5

I was in the hospital for 3 days. To be quite honest I do not care for hospitals. This was my first time and I was terrified. I had broken my foot and I needed surgery because all of my tendons were torn and I had bone fragments floating in my foot. I was in a really bad wreck. After the surgery they kept me doped up....I was on a morphine drip and they were giving me pain pills on top of that. I slept most of the time and when I did wake up...I cried and cried for no reason at all. I was really sensitve emotionally for a long time after that but I think that was because of the wreck. Trust me time heals everything and if it doesn't there is always theraphy. I hope you feel better.

Answer 6

I've been hospitalized many times for various reasons, and the best thing I have learned is to give someone I trust medical power of attorney while I am in and have them act as my advocate. It takes someone knowledgeable about healthcare, and someone assertive enough to demand answers. I have myself, done this for close friends, and even saved a friend's life in the process as he was diabetic and the nursing staff wasn't even checking his blood sugars, its a long story, but if he had not had me to advocate for him when he could not, he would be dead today. I strongly recommend a healthcare advocate for anyone going into the hospital.

Answer 7

Some of the problems people face is the fear of the unknown in that procedures are totally new to them and also it is the loss of control over your life while you are in hospital. You have to trust the person ell looking after you to take care of you while you are incapacitated. Some people worry about their families while they are away from them. In the US money is a big issue as is insurance.

Answer 8

The only thing I didn't like about being hospitalized was that I was always thinking about how much this was going to cost. I didn't want to speak to a Doctor until I found out if his services were completely covered under my insurance. They are trying to cover their expenses but not with my dime.

Answer 9

Yes I have. The best thing you can do is to stay with them, or have someone stay with you.
I had facial reconstruction surgery which included wiring my jaw shut. Afterwords I was in terrible pain and had to ring the nurse for morphine. Every time I rang the nurse I would hear "Yes...can I help you?....hello.....did you need something?....did you mean to push the nurses button?...hello" And all I could do was groan and mumble.

Answer 10

I've been hospitalized several times, and was somewhat bothered by the fact that nothing was truly "mine", including my time. The only thing that helped was getting released.