Thank Goodness for Ohio Valley

A few weeks ago, I woke up with pain and cramping in my stomach. It continued to hurt and I became very concerned. I decided to go to my primary care doctor, who ordered a CT scan. It turned out that I had a “hot” appendix, and it needed to come out! I was very scared and in a lot of pain.

I was familiar with the doctors at Surgical Associates of Springfield (SAS), and thankfully, Dr. Jennifer Daniels was able to take my case. I was so worried, because my husband’s appendix had ruptured when he was a teenager, and it was a terrible experience for him.

I went straight to Ohio Valley with increasing pain, and I was so nervous! The registration staff was actually waiting for me. When I came in, they said, “you must be Mrs. Puckett here for your emergency appendectomy.” They made sure that I was taken right back to get ready for surgery.

Dr. Daniels did a laparoscopic appendectomy, which means she made very tiny incisions to remove my appendix. I stayed overnight at Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital and went home the very next day. I was back to work in 3 weeks and I felt great.

Everyone at Ohio Valley kept telling me that “we’re here to take good care of you,” and they sure did. I had a very positive experience, and I am so appreciative of everyone’s quick response, professionalism, and compassion. Thank goodness for Ohio Valley.