Barbara Leong

As the date of my departure for home to Hawaii nears, I feel that I must once again thank all of my ‘family' at the Bangkok Hospital for the excellent care that I received and experienced during my stay there. I use the term ‘family' because I truly felt that each and every person that I came into contact with made me feel as though I was a member of their family - close or distant. Regardless, the feeling was there from the porters, cleaning ladies, tray people, aides, the very caring nurses, therapists and of course the wonderful doctors and your patient relations staff.

It was amazing to me that the worse pain I ever endured was due to knotted tight muscles under my legs and hips. In my mind I had always thought that any surgery to hip or leg bones came with much pain. Instead, my greatest problem was the weakness in being able to use my right leg and gaining the confidence to do so. Perhaps trying to achieve this a little too soon set me back a bit - as the medical staff pointed out to me how this could happen - they were with me each step of the way - explaining the ‘why's and wherefores' of everything I tried to do. I believe that knowing they were with me, gave me all the confidence that I was lacking and the daily buildup finally reached the point where I could have the nestling comfort of the Hospital. My physical therapists were so patient with me as were my doctors as they evaluated my daily progress.

As I conclude my thank you for the great care that I experienced personally, you may be sure that my friends and family worldwide will hear about the great Bangkok Hospital.

Mahalo Nui Loa, 

Barbara Leong
Room W604
Dec 2, 2007 - Jan 5, 2008
Emergency Femur Operation