First & foremost, my ManBaby's Total Thyroidectomy was an unexpected longer than normal procedure,…read moreyet a success, praise God!
No matter the type of surgery, I'm sure everyone exudes some sort of anxiety. When we arrived this morning, every aspect of the atmosphere & staff negated that anxiety. The center is immaculate as if its still in grand opening mode, the center has been open for 4 years. The simplicity of the space, decor & welcoming staff was bar none.
We checked in with Robyn, the Patient Care Representative who offered us her friendly face & spirit while providing the basic pre-surgery game plan. After a brief wait we were taken back to the pre-op area.
Theresa, the fantastic & fabulous Nurse, chatted with me & my ManBaby like we've known each other for years. She provided amazing bedside care while going through her proper identification, triage & prep procedures. Theresa, truly made both of us relaxed & ready for surgery...ok, made me relaxed & ready.
Dr. Kevin Haim, the Anesthesiologist entered with his laid back & engaging demeanor. He handled his pre-screening duties & my ManBaby was on his way to the surgical area.
I was escorted to the Surgical Waiting Lounge, that was peaceful & comfortable. They offer complimentary tea, coffee, water, sodas & snacks. A vivid flatscreen that I tuned to ESPN to keep me company while staying cool, calm & collected.
Lisa Greyard, R.N., another rockstar on the Nurse Squad, who also serves as the Nurse Manager, greeted me & asked if I need anything...I had a Ginger Ale to go with my complimentary pretzels.
By a blessing of chance, I saw Dr. Shatul Parikh on his way to the surgerical area. He was kind enough to stop in a moment to introduce himself & assure me that my ManBaby was in good hands. Trust & believe, I already prayed over his surgical hands before we met.
About an hour into the surgery, Theresa came out to update me that the surgery was taking longer than normal, which I appreciated.
A few minutes later Dr. Parikh came out to let me know why of the same & that my ManBaby was having breathing complications due to the enormous size of his Thyroid. Before I could elevate my concerns, Dr. Parikh explained everything in lament terms, assured me his team was in place if anything escalated & that he will do whatever necessary to make sure my ManBaby comes out on top. & before he walked out, he shook my hand & told me all would be well.
Another 45 minutes & my ManBaby's surgery was completed. He was taken to post op, where I was able to lay my eyes on him. Skye, yet another VIP of the Nursing Team was on deck taking exceptional care of him in recovery mode.
At 1st, I was a little ruffled about the 1 hour drive from my ManBaby's place to get here, as his PCP is only 10 minutes away. However, after my experience as a patient's Mother in addition to my previous due diligence, I am very THANKFUL & HAPPY that we came to Northwest ENT Surgery Center.
We had to return the next day to have the drain removed from the side of my ManBaby's neck, & experienced the same esteemed & professional patient care we were bestowed upon yesterday. & Donna, the Surgical Nurse who was in his surgery, came out to meet me & genuinley offered her concern on his recovery thus far. Dr. Parikh stepped out of his upcoming surgery to give my ManBaby another look over & we were on our way. Thanks to the superb Skye, she was able to get his follow up appointment to another office closer to his place...outstanding service.
Side medical tidbit: most Thyroids are 'normal' size of a plum or apple. My ManBaby's Thyroid were sizes of a Mango on each side of his throat...hence the 2.5 hour surgery.
An unlimited & unshaken amount of humble & grateful THANK YOU's to Team Northwest ENT Surgical Center for providing us with exceptional medical care & a PHENOMENAL PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCE & making my ManBaby better than before.
Nurses Rock!