Guest guest Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hi Everyone, I had surgery with Dr Frim on the 23rd. The surgery went really well, all my pain is gone. I just feel the incision pain and am on meds for that. My leg numbness and tingling- GONE. I haven't heard this about The University of Chicago from anyone so I thought I would prepare anyone who is going there. They are not very nice. Make sure you have a patient advocate. I was left with an empty pain pump that took 2hrs to be refilled, my hubby had to get the charge nurse and yell. This happened no joke 3 times. I did end up getting my own room which was great. Another incident happened when hubby went home to change. I was on dialudid and valium in the am. They gave me TYLENOL as I was crying of pain. No explanation, they refused to page Dr Frim or a resident. I had to call security and the hospital afministor came out with some counselor apologizing like crazy. The nurse was sent horrible. They were all mean. They would not show me how to use the bed pan, or answer any question. I was sent home. But because I could not urinate all day we went to the local ER trying to avoid them. It was like night and day. They gave me shots and held my hand before inserting the catheter! There was some bacteria in the urine so Dr Frim asked for an ambulance transfer to U of Chicago. I was in more hell for 2 days until released. I thought I would warn anyone going there of what they should expect. Dr Frim was great, we have been emailing back and forth and checking on my progress. Right now only incision pain! I have to tell you I have a huge tattoo and it's very intricate, he put it together PERFECT! So I love Dr Frim, but be prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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