mytime2shine 1 Posted September 27, 2011 I was at the docs yesterday and all of my fears were eased. My doc is here In NJ and I believe he is one of the top five in the country..so I am ok with doing it at the center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spoiltmom 44 Posted September 28, 2011 I had mine in a hospital. I arrived at 6:30 and left before 11 am:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martha78 0 Posted September 28, 2011 I had my surgery at a hospital. I preferred this versus of a surgical center because of the availability of doctors and nurses as needed. However, I have not heard anything negative about surgical centers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarynW 3 Posted September 28, 2011 I actually had surgery AT the center where there was a death, and my Dr was the one who did the surgery. Her death was actually the fault of the anesthesiologist, who they don't have with them anymore, for obvious reasons. The other death I know of was at the other affiliated center, But not by my doc, and the guy was severly septic from infection, but had not gone to post ops. This is from what I read. I called the center and spoke with management regarding what measures were taken after this, and googled my Dr like crazy, trying to find anything else negative (like past lawsuits or anything) and only positive things came up. I was nervous but ultimately decided that it wasn't worth finding a new Dr and doing it at a hospital. People do die of anesthesia, a lot. I'm saying all this to try and provide some comfort. Things can happen anywhere, anytime, and I'm sure that statistically you are not in any more danger at a center, than a hospital. I would have preferred a hospital too, I'm a Paramedic and know the level of training in these places and just would have preferred to have an er nearby, but like I said, ultimately I decided to use my Dr with the center and it was a good experience and I love my Dr and am glad I stuck with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedracer6377 0 Posted September 28, 2011 I had mine done at the TRUE RESULTS Center in Houston Tx. Great experience. I did have some minor complications, but there were pleanty of docs and nurses monitoring me. After being supervised all day, I was transfered to a nearby hospital, to monitor me overnight, per docs precautions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mytime2shine 1 Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks Caryn that gives me peace of mind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites