My gynecologist referred me to Dr Robb Ohtani over 30 years ago as he wasn't an Obstetrician…read more
Dr. Ohtani was so nice and made me feel comfortable.
(The doctor that referred me sometimes touched me inappropriately. I was young and wasn't sure if it was an accident-years later several women filed suits against him for "inappropriate" touching)
Dr. Robb Ohtani always treated me with respect and concern for my health and my unborn son. I was trying to keep heathy and decided to do some walking. I had to go on maternity early as I was a heavy equipment operator in a warehouse that required a lot of heavy lifting. It was a wine, spirits & beer distributor. Lifting 1 case at a time, 20-30lbs, repeatedly wasn't the issue. It was hard wood pallets soaked in oil that weighed 50+ pounds...that was why I had to go on maternity...
Well, I figured I wanted to do the best I could do for my son, so I didn't "just stroll" around Magic Island, I walked really fast...I didn't realize I was putting my baby and myself in danger!
I was going to Dr. Ohtani once a week, and I was rather proud of my "power walks". Dr. Ohtani took one look at my blood test and blood pressure results and the smile on his handsome face was GONE!
He told me that I was "PRE-ECLAMPSIA", and he ordered strict bed rest for me. It all became a blur - I remember him telling me that this was very serious and he would admit me into Queen's Hospital in a heartbeat if I didn't follow his very strict instructions. "No more power walks at Magic Island. No shopping. I was only allowed out of my apartment to for his appointments. That's it.
I wasn't the best patient- I remember he told me to lie on either my right or left side in one of the exam rooms and I was NOT to leave until he said I could leave. Well, after 20 minutes or so, I thought that was enough... so I got up and started sneaking down the hall on tip-toes... Hoping the good Doc was in with a patient as I had to pass his office, his door was open. As I tip-toed to the door, I looked in only to see Dr. Ohtani lookup from his desk!
I was busted and he actually yelled at me to get back to the room, get on the exam table, and STAY THERE UNTIL "I SAY YOU CAN GET UP!!!!"
Even going to my Auntie & Uncle's Kaaawa beach house...I had to get Ohtani's permission. I was the always the driver, my husband liked to "ride shotgun" in the passenger front seat. I couldn't even drive there, I was to recline the front seat and lay on whatever side he told me to. Upon arrival in Kaaawa, I was to get out of the car and immediately lay down on "that side" and I couldn't go "squidding", or walking, or sit in the water...
I followed the rules 98% of the time. I soon gave birth to a beautiful son, who has grown to be a handsome man. He's now 30 years old, and married to a beautiful lady. They are very much in love and one day soon, will have a baby...Wouldn't it be cool if Dr. Ohtani was her OBYN?
It was about 3 years later, I was watching an episode of "EMERGENCY", and the very pregnant lady who had preeclampsia, was going into labor. My son played on the bed next to me...the lady was in a hospital, talking with her husband, both were excited their baby would soon be in their arms, when she suddenly started to scream in pain and blood started to puddle on the floor...nurses were scrambling and doctors- who ever was in the area, rushed to help and took her into an operating room... Husband was left alone in the hallway, waiting...someone came out with a healthy baby, with the doctor following behind... and the doctor told the husband that his wife was gone..they couldn't save her...
That's when I truly understood....I sat there, on my bed...I grabbed my son and held him so very tight...he was ready to cry as he asked me what was wrong....I held him so close and I thanked our God for the miracle in my arms, and I asked the Lord to Bless Dr. Robb Ohtani, his staff, and the Queen's Hospital staff, to always keep these amazing, caring people, safe, healthy, and happy.
Which reminds me, it's time for me to schedule an appointment for that uncomfortable gynecologist appointment. I love seeing Dr Ohtani and now that I've been a widow for 7 years, Dr Robb Ohtani is the only "action" I get!!
Seriously, I recommend him highly! He is very knowledgeable and cares...