After recovery room I was placed in a holding area. This was the first time I was awake and no one explained where I was and what was happening .  I have had numerous surgeries in several different hospitals and this holding area was the worst I have ever experienced.  I was unable to get help numerous times from a nurse even though I was crying out help.   My pain was not managed.  I was in great pain from 4 pm to 10 pm until they gave me Delaudin.  I was told the pain management team had gone home and they would visit me the next day.  They did 24 hours later!  Once on the floor my care was wonderful except my bed malfunctioned in the am.  I was unable to sit up because of my swollen leg so I was stuck in a very uncomfortable position which was flat.  After 11/2 hours I called patient advocate and complained about the bed and my experience in the holding area!  Clearly people need to do their jobs better in these area.  
CMC 6W