So the question is answered. I would stay on the Big Island and would highly endorse North Hawaii's Dr. Diane Payne.
They listened and had my best interest at heart. I had my spinal anesthesia I requested, They added a few things to make me comfortable. All of the nurses in pre and post-op were delightful and made me laugh. I had a very comfortable room. I did not know that most of their rooms are for single patient use so all of the embarrassing moments were private. They had me up a couple of hours after surgery. That was great but i had a hypotensive episode and had to go right back to bed. Next day was PT second try in getting up or exercise, learn how to walk again. Most important are three rules for a new hip so that it does not pop out. I had a very patient Staff AID named Chris who got me through those tough times. It is extremly painful. There are a few words that I will not use but very painful. The nurse had the job of getting me the pain medicine but without Chris, who does everything else, it could have been a horrible experience. It is kinda crazy that the lowest paid, are the most important. Someone should give the AIDS a raise. I came home from the hospital yesterday so surgery on Monday morning and home on Wednesday. That in itself should let the powers that be know that the team at North Hawaii Community Hospital on the Big Island are excellent. The only gross thing is no shower till Saturday. Lots of sponge baths and cologne. That is enough to keep me compliant because I do not want to be seen without a shower. I have to say that my partner has been number one and deserves notes because he now has taken over where Chris left off. John is doing and outstanding job. It is day two and the pain is getting better. I have lots to occupy my time like starting my new cell phone business with LightYear Wireless. All went well and ask questions. I will be happy to answer anything. That means nurse stuff, Real Estate in Hawaii, Cell Phone biz. Let me help you in any way. As they say in Hawaii, MAHALO to all of those sending prayer, energy, thoughts, and participated in my care past and present. David
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Well it is getting close and a few things have happened.
I met my Surgeon. She is a tiny and very nice doctor with the ability to listen. YES, finally a Orthopedic surgeon who listens and cares about what the patient wants. Not that some others on the island do not. I just have not met them yet. Now she was firm, and matter of fact about what I need and what she thinks. I realized that when she greeted me with a FIRM handshake. The grip does not match the rest of her. Although that will come in handy when she is crafting her work on me with a hammer, screwdriver, saw, etc. I will be awake during the procedure. That was my request. I have assisted with a lot of these procedures and told her I may come in handy in case she needs me to hold something. I told her I am having a lot of pain. She says that a lot of her patients go home on Tylenol, so I am ready to get this done. She said I will be limited in what I can do for about 3 - 4 weeks. I will also be in the hospital in Waimea for 3 days. I tried to get her to let me go home next day but she said no. Not sure if my partner paid her to keep me or not. He gets a vacation from me so hope he enjoys before I get home cause I have doctors orders to not do anything..got it. Wait on me. All about me. Just kidding. I forgot to ask, How long before I can get in the Ocean? Next time I will take a list. Write and ask anything.. I will answer and would love to talk story. Live Aloha Out There and if you need a Nurse, Realtor, Minister, CPR, or just someone to listen. Hit me up. David / Kawika Just a bit about how I ended up here and as a realtor in Hawaii.
About my journey. I moved here in 2000 after a brief flight over the lava flow. I was the national sales manager for a medical supply company, (am also a RN ). One time in Hawaii I took the helecoptor flight over the volcano and was hooked. We sold everything and moved here. Ask me about how to make the move. I can help. I went to work as a nurse and then one day the sales bug bit me and the incredible journey began. Now I spend my time giving Real Estate tours to all that will go. Show them all of the secret spots, the best deals, and the vast differences in climates and vegitation only minuites apart. When I am not doing that, I work as every business owner does 24/7 and love it. I still practice nursing and a few other, " Well a Lot of other" interest. Helping others makes my day a lot better. I live here with my partner of 17 years, three dogs, two cats, and a large salt water aquarium. We have lived all over east hawaii and can tell you all the good and bad of areas. I run and work with the best team of agents in hawaii and we have two offices. Hilo, and Pahoa and soon to Maui. Where ever you want to go, we got you covered.. I love working with all buyers and sellers. I represent them in very different ways and never prejudge or try to send them in a area they do not want. Service above self is my motto. From homes, to condos, small lots, farms, organic and even off grid, finding what the clients needs are and making it work for them. Give me your ear, bring the family and lets get you headed in the direction that is right for you. All areas are covered from the tide pools of Kapoho, Puna Beach Palasades, black sand beaches of Kehena. Great prices on acerage in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Leilani. Hilo and Puna sunrises and Kona sunsets to Kohala. Waiamea up country as well. Lets get out there and play. Let me show you how to live your moment in Hawaii.. Need a reference? After this long in business I have a lot. I also am a member of the BBB and that is a reference in itself. Contact me and I will get you what you need. |
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