Mark Holloway

Review of Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Af...

I first went to this Hospital in the late 70's, Ba...

I first went to this Hospital in the late 70's, Back then it was just a place to die with a little comfort. When they rebuilt the Hospital, Things improved much better than the old Hospital but there are some serious problems. I went in for pain so bad that I could not walk. I needed something for the pain but was told I would have to wait to see my doctor but first I had to go through a whole bunch of test. Those test took about two months because I had to make appointment's to take them and I suffered for a very long time because of it. By the time I did see the doctor, I was able to walk again and found out what my illness was. He asked me if I needed anything for pain, I said no, not now but I did two month ago so I had to just suffer. This type of red tape is hurting your Vet's. Actually hurting them. Lord knows I suffered because of this red tape. In spite of this problem. It is much better than the old hospital from back in the 70's As far as the Doctors and Nurses go, They do care and do try to help but they have to deal with the system in place to treat their patents and their hands are tied. I know because they expressed this to me and are frustrated as much as the Veterans they treat. Oh well, Smiles to my fellow Veteran brothers and sisters.