Steve Richardson of British Columbia Canada

Steve wroteto us about how after surgery he had to stay in the hospital days longer than normal because he was at risk of a post-operative complication requiring quick access to an emergency room and he lived in West Maui. "I lived in Lahaina about eight years ago before moving to the mainland. My doctor told me I needed to have surgery for Sleep Apnea or I would eventually die.
"Well I had the surgery at Maui Memorial and was to be released the next day. The doctor told my wife that I needed to be watched very closely for the next few days due to the fact there was a chance I could bleed to death. Well this shook up my wife and she demanded I stay in the hospital a few extra days. No one wants to stay any longer in the hospital than necessary, however, since there was a possible chance of a hemorrhage and it's along way from Lahaina to Maui Memorial, my wife demanded that I stay. This is one of the many reasons a hospital is needed on the west side of Maui island."