Bryan Veach
June 2017
Bryan
Veach
,
LPN
Orthopedics
Kaiser Permanente Tacoma Medical Center
Tacoma
,
WA
United States

 

 

 

Having complete knee surgery was the most painful experience in my life. My thigh collapsed leaving me unable to lift my leg for 4 weeks, the pain left me feeling hopeless and like it was more than I could handle. My follow-up visits to Orthopedics were so comforting for me, Bryan's smile and reassurance of better days ahead gave me the hope I lost along the way, he is compassionate and caring, his advice was always right on. Today I'm better because of nurses like Bryan who care, take the time to listen and who feel your pain and like there is nothing more important than you at that moment. He helped make my recovery less painful in so many ways. His smile was always uplifting and managed to make me laugh just when I needed it. He continually reminded me that everyone heals differently and that I would be okay, and I am okay! I'm excited as I wait for my other knee to be done, best decision I ever made.