FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Cost & Verdict"

The Cost

It cost us around RM 4,000 under FPP in Hospital Selayang for delivery via ELCS - Cesarean, 7 nights stay in a single room (as Little Sophia was still in NICU and I had to wait to 'room-in'), medications, blood tests.

This time, upon discharge, the credit card machine works!

Discharge process was slow but bearable. I wasn't going far anyway, just to NICU to room-in with Little Sophia. :)


The Verdict

Honestly and truthfully, I am pleased with the medical team.

Although rather unhappy with the room's condition and food provided. I didn't complain. Only once I told the cleaner to clean under the bed because I couldn't stand looking at the dusts and spots. I even wiped it myself!

In short, Hospital Selayang must improve in hospital support services, particularly cleanliness and also quality of food provided to patients. If the current contractors are lax and not up to mark - change!

FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Procedure - Cesarean"

The Procedure - Cesarean (26/2/2013)

Booked for a Cesarean, morning the next day, 26/2/2013.

Meaning, I've fasted, on drips, shaved (ahem!) and gone through all those pre-ops preparation in view of Cesarean which will proceed as planned provided :-
- A ventilator is available at NICU (as I am expecting a preterm baby)
and, - there's no other emergency cases.

In the morning, a nurse came to fix the urine bag. (Ok, what urine bag!!) - It is also known as urine catheter, to make sure you don't pee and wet yourself before, during and after surgery! Yes, a tube inserted to catch pee into a bag. I declined, because I know it will be uncomfortable. I requested for it to be done in the OT, after they numb me! :)

At around 7 am, a nurse 'unofficially' informed me that ventilator is not available and procedure may be postponed to the next day, or another 'next day' until available. I didn't like the sound of it! This mean I had to fast again? and again? and shaved again? ... okay, maybe not the 'shaving' part.

Around 8 am, as I was reaching for my cuppa of oats drink (to break fast, 'unofficially'), Dr. Yu came and said can proceed as NICU can make arrangements if needed. Oh yes!

Off I go to the OT!

Never been to an OT before. Oh my - it is so bright!

First, I had this whole group of aliens (people in green) surrounding me, freaking me out. Then, suddenly, someone said "FPP" and many green people had to leave (I guess they were there to observe and learn) - so, take note, perks under FPP - Not so many green people.

Then, the very nice Dr. Anesthesia started numbing me. I had to sit up, bend a little while she administers the 'numb' drug. (By the way, I love the song "Numb"!) - believe me, she's so good that I felt nothing during the numbing procedure.

However, I did have a 'not-so-nice' (wouldn't want to call it 'bad') experience with the IV line. The first IV line they did became 'blocked', removed - they tried to do a new one at the OT. First attempt unsuccessful as it was painful after, then second attempt, my hand swelled up as they started the drip ... third attempt they did it inside bend of my elbow, which was successful but I didn't like it as it restricts my movement, in case I needed to protect myself against green people.

I had two IV lines, both hands. Feeling very cold. Very, very cold, freezing cold, shivering - they had this blower with hot air to keep me warm... still, I was shivering. I've never felt so cold before.

After I am all numb ... okay, half numb - lower body - Dr. Yu (I think ... everyone looks the same in the OT) started the procedure. I can feel 'something' but not pain. Pain had been blocked.

When I felt doctor pulling, I knew he was trying to get Little Binny out ... soon after, I heard my Little Binny crying.

My Little Binny is finally here.

The nurse showed me my Little Binny, asked if I know the gender. I said yes, girl.

Me, still drowsy. Should have taken a picture of the urine bag!

My precious little girl.

God, please protect her from all harm. She's just too precious. I love her.

Little Binny weigh-in at 1.84 kg. She was then transferred to NICU.

Little Binny @ NICU

FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Room & Food"

Now, let's continue to "The Room & Food"

The Room or Bed, as they called it - (Stayed from 25/2 - 4/3/2013)

Anything to shout about on a RM 130.00 per night per room (inclusive of meals) at Hospital Selayang's OBGYN Ward under FPP?

YES! Unfortunately, not shouting out of delight. Sigh.

Firstly, the room could have been cleaner - cupboard had hinges coming off, couldn't shut close - had to use a chair to block. Curtains, cupboards were dusty. Tiles skirting were coming loose and pieces of tiles left on the floor. Wall papers were peeling off. 

Secondly, hot shower / water stopped working at Day 4!

Overall, I wish it is much cleaner environment - considering it is a hospital!

However, I do appreciate two things in the room.

The TV

and The Lazy Chair (for my hubby) - with no additional charges

The Food

H.O.R.R.I.B.L.E

First Day - they've almost forgotten to send me my lunch. Got my lunch, cold, late. Very hungry. No tea-break. Had to ask my brother to watch out for the dinner cart, so that they remember there's a very anxious, pregnant lady at Bed *0)

Under FPP, there's a menu that we can choose from for our meals - one of the so-called perks of being FPP. First two days, no menu was offered (they forgot! again!)- so I ended up with the regular meals.

Subsequent days, I wanted to be adventurous and started ordering their Western Set - the way the lady described the food while taking my order ... it sounded so yummy, chicken chop with mashed potatoes, grilled fish with some herbs ...

But it came out to be H.O.R.R.I.B.L.E

Food was cold, way too salty and oily to be healthy. 

The only thing I could stomach in is the fresh fruits.

FPP Hospital Selayang Review - "The Admission"

"Review" on Government Hospital, now that's weird.

Anyway, I am not very normal.

I did end up taking FPP (Full Paying Patient) for my ELCS (Elective Cesarean) at Hospital Selayang under Dr. Yu. My ELCS was for medical reasons. The Nephro thinks my Lupus is screwing with me kidneys! (i.e. Leaking protein, blood, leukocytes ...)

The Admission - 25/2/2013

At Level 5 - Labour Ward, Hospital Selayang - 8.00 am.
I Waited. And Waited.
FPP or not, I still have to Wait .. and Wait ..

Then,  I was directed to go to  'observation unit'
- CTG to monitor baby's heartbeat.
- Ultrasound (estimated my Little Binny weighs 2.2kg)
- Blood Test
- Dexa Injection on my butt (to help Littly Binny's lung make surfactant so that Binny can breath easily)
- Inserting a very biggie IV line! (ouch!!!!)

(Level 5, Observation Bay are shared by FPP, non-FPP - so, do not expect much privacy!)

Oh ya, remember RM 3,000 is required as deposit under FPP - cash or credit card.
Do bring along your ATM card, as the credit card machine may refuse to work, like on the day I was admitted!! Worry not, there's an ATM on the Ground Floor, just make sure your daily limit is sufficient! (In my case, it wasn't and I ended up paying half first, and half in the evening when my hubby came)

I waited till 12 pm before a room was available!
A Single Room - means hubby can bunk in!

Next - The Room