Perhaps you need to find a different hospital. The one I went into was quite good. Everyone who worked there lived to help you. The first night I was there I went to call my son to give him the numbers where he could reach me. I had to leave a message and then went back to my room to read. Within 60 seconds an aide was in my doorway asking if everything was okay. I had no idea anyone was watching me. It was not invasive at all. If you have a good doc and a good relationship with him/her you should be able to negotiate the conditions of you stay. You should be able to say I'm not getting much benefit from this I think it's time for me to leave. If you don't feel you have that kind of relationship with your doc you might consider looking for someone new. You need someone who will hear you and respond. If you don't have that now it's time to make some decisions. Nowhere does it say you can't change docs. It's your right. I'm lucky enough to have a doc who answers his own phone and responds to messages himself. He doesn't have an office staff you have to go through. Sometimes, well, often the gatekeepers get in the way. Don't give up. Check out other options. You made it to today and I pray you have the strength to make it to tomorrow. Make one call to a different hospital and ask for a referral. A new doc with a new plan for you could make all the difference. Take good care of yourself, please.