Dooter 1,457 Posted August 27, 2012 I'm scheduled with Dr. Nicholson surgery is going to be performed at Forest Park Medical Center. Does anyone have any feedback about this hospital and/or staff? Forest Park was outstanding!! I didn't want to go back to the hotel, i was happier there! I was the VERY last room on the hall, but I still had people in and out of my room so often, I could hardly sleep. (that's a good thing, i think) and if I hit the call button, someone answered within 10 seconds. I can't say enough good about the place. My doc is Dr. Kim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spunkyslvr 2 Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks for the feedback everyone! I feel better Really grateful for this forum.My main concern is that my may quality of life might not be the same. When you read about the surgery online there's a mix of people who say it's the best thing they've ever done or they're more miserable now then they were before surgery...Dr. Nicholson acts like the surgery is no big deal...but it almost seems "too good to be true". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tifgrin 6 Posted August 28, 2012 You will do great! It is the best thing I could have ever done for myself! I just wish I would have done it sooner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spunkyslvr 2 Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks Tifgrin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxskillz 43 Posted August 28, 2012 Forest Park was outstanding!! I didn't want to go back to the hotel' date=' i was happier there! I was the VERY last room on the hall, but I still had people in and out of my room so often, I could hardly sleep. (that's a good thing, i think) and if I hit the call button, someone answered within 10 seconds. I can't say enough good about the place. My doc is Dr. Kim.[/quote'] Same experience @ Forrest Park. Also Dr. Kim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spunkyslvr 2 Posted August 28, 2012 was it forest park frisco or dallas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tifgrin 6 Posted August 28, 2012 Mine was in Dallas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spunkyslvr 2 Posted September 10, 2012 My mom was sleeved on Fri at Forest Park Frisco...All went well. The hospital nurses were amazing...She had a drain that looked a little freaky...But other than that she seems to be recovering well...Getting a little nervous about my turn on the 26th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
getnsknyntx 11 Posted September 15, 2012 I am using Dr. Jayaseelen at Forest Park in Dallas, glad to hear good feedback about the hospital. Dr. Jay's staff have been amazing. Everyone is extremely nice and the NUT Dawn is awesome!!! Surgery is Sept. 25, go in for pre-op on the 19th!!! So excited!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluejean 4 Posted September 16, 2012 I've heard good things about Dr Alexander, I heard he's really good with revision surgeries. And I pass his office every time I visit my bariatric surgeon, dr Nirmal Jayaseelan, who I've had well over 5 years, he's removing my band and will be converting me to the gastric sleeve in two weeks, on July 5th :-) Good luck with your surgery! Hey Vhoke1, I'm having my surgery on the 5th of Nov. with Dr. Marsden, but my roommate is using Dr. Jayseelan, can I ask about your experience with Dr. Jayseelan? Was the hospital comfortable? Also, did your surgery go well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzeeja 24 Posted September 26, 2012 Does anyone know if Forest Park has wifi in the patient rooms? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooter 1,457 Posted September 26, 2012 Does anyone know if Forest Park has wifi in the patient rooms? They do. If you bug them enough, they will find the password for you, but in my doped up, post anesthesia state, i'll be darned if I could figure the mess out!! Get that arranged ahead of time or something. Bring your own I.T. person... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzeeja 24 Posted September 26, 2012 They do. If you bug them enough' date=' they will find the password for you, but in my doped up, post anesthesia state, i'll be darned if I could figure the mess out!! Get that arranged ahead of time or something. Bring your own I.T. person... [/quote'] Thanks Dooter. Worse case I'll use my data package but it would be a plus to use their wifi. At least I know that I may not have access to it. 1 Dooter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getting There 198 Posted September 26, 2012 My surgery was at Forest Park Dallas with Dr. Kim. I can't say enough good things about Forest Park. It doesn't look or feel (or smell!) like a regular hospital. The staff was fantastic! If I pressed the call button, it was answered immediately and someone came to my room very quickly. Not sure how much you'll need wi-fi. The day of surgery you're going to be pretty uncomfortable and sleeping a lot. The day after surgery you'll feel MUCH better (if you walk, walk, walk like they tell you to do). But I wouldn't have been up for much laptop time. Getting positioned to even use a laptop would have been uncomfortable........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzeeja 24 Posted September 27, 2012 My surgery was at Forest Park Dallas with Dr. Kim. I can't say enough good things about Forest Park. It doesn't look or feel (or smell!) like a regular hospital. The staff was fantastic! If I pressed the call button' date=' it was answered immediately and someone came to my room very quickly.Not sure how much you'll need wi-fi. The day of surgery you're going to be pretty uncomfortable and sleeping a lot. The day after surgery you'll feel MUCH better (if you walk, walk, walk like they tell you to do). But I wouldn't have been up for much laptop time. Getting positioned to even use a laptop would have been uncomfortable........[/quote'] Thanks for the info. I would be using a tablet to watch movies and play games. May not need wifi at all to your point but was wondering just in case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites