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Family Forum / Parenting / Mothers / July 2007not a good thing
today didnt go very well at the hospital. Saw my cataract surgeon this morning and that was fine. Then had my appt for the yag capsulotomy this afternoon. They couldnt find my notes so my surgeon - a different one came looking for me. She was really huffy and asked whether I'd arrived late - she put drops in my eye told me it would take 10 mins to work. Then she turned her back and was looking online for jobs in the middle east and London (she was Asian) anyway, she thought one of the drops wasn't working fast enough so she put more in then gave me a consent form to sign and took me to the laser room. More drops and a special contact lens and she started setting up the laser for my eye. She kept repositioning me as I looked at swirly lights then I heard a 'snap' my eye filled with pink and she made a noise. She leapt up, pulled the lens out of my eye and said she was going to get my cataract surgeon to do the proceedure. She left the room and I was left alone. All I could see was reddish pink form that eye. I panicked thinking she had damaged my eye. She came back into the room and said that they have decided I don't need the proceedure and come back in 6 months please. ! I just didnt understand - I asked to see my own surgeon - she said he had left already, I could see him next week if i made an appt. I told her I didn't understand what was going on - why can't she do it now. She told me it wasn't safe. I asked her if she had damaged my eye. She laughed and patted me and said 'oh no,'. She had a quick look and said it was ok, that it was just the drops. I asked her to explain why it wasnt safe, she told me she had done 7000 cataract operations and this proceedure lots. Then finally she told me that the capsule was sitting too tight against the lens and she risked damaging the lens. I'm still not sure I trust her. I don't know if my horrendous vision in my eye is down to something she did - she says not but....? If its not better when the drops have worn off I'm going back in. I think the upshot is that I have to wait until the scarring and my vision is so bad that its worth taking the risk. So now I'm left feeling scared with the prospect of months of deterioation at best. > I'm still not sure I trust her. I don't know if my horrendous vision in my > eye is down to something she did - she says not but....? If its not better > when the drops have worn off I'm going back in. I think the upshot is that > I have to wait until the scarring and my vision is so bad that its worth > taking the risk. So now I'm left feeling scared with the prospect of > months of deterioation at best. My Gosh what a horrible experience. I would be on the phone demanding to talk to my surgeon. I had one bad experience with a BAD anesthesiologist who cancelled a surgery an hour before it was to be done because he had never had a patient with hereditary angioedema and didn't know what to do. I ended up having to rescheduled the surgery, reschedule everyone's days off of work to suit the new schedule, etcetera etcetera. I was completely overwhelmed and wanted to skip the op completely. I hope you get to talk to your own surgeon soon and that your vision improves as the drops wear off. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindi who is off to a new surgeon at 2:30 to schedule yet another operation. >> I'm still not sure I trust her. I don't know if my horrendous vision in my >> eye is down to something she did - she says not but....? If its not better [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Cindi > who is off to a new surgeon at 2:30 to schedule yet another operation. :( Good luck with your surgeon - can I ask what your having to have done (if its not too impertinent?) That sounds a horride experience for you :( Unfortunately its friday evening here, my surgeon is off on his holidays for 3 weeks. If I'm not happy as soon as these drops have worn off I'm going to go in to the emergency clinic. Providing it is all ok tomorrow I'm going to put it behind me for a few days while we have our break and then consider what I want to do. I'll probably make an appt to see my surgeon when he gets back and consider whether I need to make a complaint about how the surgeon today handled it all. Sarah >>> I'm still not sure I trust her. I don't know if my horrendous vision in >>> my eye is down to something she did - she says not but....? If its not [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > :( Good luck with your surgeon - can I ask what your having to have done > (if its not too impertinent?) After 34 surgeries I tend to forget that everyone doesn't already know. =-) We are going to rebuild my abdomen again. The last CAT scan I had 7 new abdominal hernias, I also have a couple of pieces of mesh that have been recalled by the manufacturer after the FDA discovered the side effects and the failures. Since I have no abdominal muscle tissue remaining of my own, we are going to try cadaveric tissue as muscle replacement. At least that is what I have discussed with the plastic surgeon and she has discussed with the surgeon. Anyway, that's pretty much what is happening today. > That sounds a horride experience for you :( Unfortunately its friday > evening here, my surgeon is off on his holidays for 3 weeks. If I'm not [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > and consider whether I need to make a complaint about how the surgeon > today handled it all. I would say that you definitely need to file a complaint. Regardless of what anyone else has to say that surgeon needs to know that how she handled your case today was not acceptable. Regardless of how many surgeries she has done no patient deserves to be treated like that. I hope you can get away and just relax and enjoy your holiday away with your sweetie. You both deserve the break and the long weekend. Hubby and I have a date on my birthday which will probably be the last for a while with the surgery pending. It's really hard to find time in alone for us too. So enjoy your time with your DH and try not to let the experience today wreck it all for you Cindi > Sarah >> :( Good luck with your surgeon - can I ask what your having to have done >> (if its not too impertinent?) [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > what I have discussed with the plastic surgeon and she has discussed with > the surgeon. Anyway, that's pretty much what is happening today. !! That sounds horrendous! I hope it goes ok today. >> That sounds a horride experience for you :( Unfortunately its friday >> evening here, my surgeon is off on his holidays for 3 weeks. If I'm not [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > case today was not acceptable. Regardless of how many surgeries she has done > no patient deserves to be treated like that. My Mum phoned after I emailed her and she thinks the same too. > I hope you can get away and just relax and enjoy your holiday away with your > sweetie. You both deserve the break and the long weekend. :) thankyou. I'm looking forward to long walks good food and wine (as well as time with dh!) > Hubby and I have a date on my birthday which will probably be the last for a > while with the surgery pending. It's really hard to find time in alone for > us too. So enjoy your time with your DH and try not to let the experience > today wreck it all for you Thanks Cindi - I hope you enjoy your date and can make the mpst of it too. (((Sarah))) You should make a complaint - it was atrocious the way you were dealt with and she needs to know that it's not appropriate to speak to people that way.. You take care and hope things improve Ok and she was right, albeit she wasn't treating you like she should have K :o) >After 34 surgeries I tend to forget that everyone doesn't already know. =-) >We are going to rebuild my abdomen again. The last CAT scan I had 7 new [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >what I have discussed with the plastic surgeon and she has discussed with >the surgeon. Anyway, that's pretty much what is happening today. 34 surgeries! Holey Moley.... And I thought all my abdominal scars were bad :-( If you don't mind my asking, is this due to your gastric bypass surgery? I've got a 21 cm. piece of mesh covering my hernia... I suppose the surgeon would contact me if there's a recall? I hope? Nan >>After 34 surgeries I tend to forget that everyone doesn't already know. >>=-) [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > If you don't mind my asking, is this due to your gastric bypass > surgery? Actually none of it is as a result of my gastric bypass. This is all due to my necrotizing fasciitis when Ian was born. I got NF in my C-section and we have been rebuilding over and over and over since then. I have multiple pieces of mesh left that we hope to replace with cadaveric tissue. We will see how it goes. The recalled mesh has already been removed, though mine dehised out which was a pretty good clue that it wasn't exactly working right. http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/recalls/recall-122205.html that's the FDA recall page. You can find out if that is the brand that was used by calling your surgeon and asking for the type and lot number. Both should be handy in your chart. Just for safety sake. This will be my 20th abdominal procedure (I think) I would have to look at the list to be sure. Cindi > I've got a 21 cm. piece of mesh covering my hernia... I suppose the > surgeon would contact me if there's a recall? I hope? > > Nan >Actually none of it is as a result of my gastric bypass. This is all due to >my necrotizing fasciitis when Ian was born. I got NF in my C-section and we [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >dehised out which was a pretty good clue that it wasn't exactly working >right. Cripes. Scary as hell, I bet. It's been over 3 years and I'm still a little freaked out over my c-section eviscerating, so I can imagine how you must feel. The thought of anyone messing with my abdominal area scares me. >http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/recalls/recall-122205.html >that's the FDA recall page. You can find out if that is the brand that was >used by calling your surgeon and asking for the type and lot number. Both >should be handy in your chart. Just for safety sake. I called the surgical practice today. The nurse is going to check with my surgeon and call me back. Thanks for the info. Nan >>Actually none of it is as a result of my gastric bypass. This is all due >>to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Thanks for the info. Any time. When I found this recall, I had no idea that three of my seven pieces were effected since not a single doctor had sent me a letter regarding this. I was soooo mad. It's not like I don't have enough in my belly that has gone to Sh!t to not get a phone call about this. Ah well, at least knowing it now means we can fix all of it when we fix all of the new herniations. Cindi > Nan >Any time. When I found this recall, I had no idea that three of my seven >pieces were effected since not a single doctor had sent me a letter >regarding this. I was soooo mad. It's not like I don't have enough in my >belly that has gone to Sh!t to not get a phone call about this. Ah well, at >least knowing it now means we can fix all of it when we fix all of the new >herniations. Wow. You'd think the dr. would inform you if you're affected by the recall. I'm glad you're getting it all taken care of. *hug* Nan Sarah, complain long and loud - no matter the outcome. You were treated absolutely appallingly and that needs addressing. I hope you don't need that emergency eye clinic hun. > Sarah, complain long and loud - no matter the outcome. You were treated > absolutely appallingly and that needs addressing. > > I hope you don't need that emergency eye clinic hun. Wendy - do you think it would have repercussions on how the rest of the department treat me? It does worry me about complaining. Sarah Not at all. Honestly. If anything they may handle you with kid gloves but that's not a bad thing! I received bad treatment in A&E when I was pretty sick. They sent me home with a very cursery check over and a very dismissive "not sick enough to admit" when in fact I had an obstructed common bile duct and ended up very sick indeed! I didn't complain because I thought I may end up wanting to work there at some point. Having worked there since, I *really* wish I'd complained! >> Sarah, complain long and loud - no matter the outcome. You were >> treated absolutely appallingly and that needs addressing. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > department treat me? It does worry me about complaining. > Sarah Thats good to know - thanks Wendy - I will complain. Today my eye does seem back to how it was but I shouldnt have had to go through that fear and I still don't know whats going to happen in the future. It sounds like you had an awful experience :( > Not at all. Honestly. If anything they may handle you with kid gloves > but that's not a bad thing! [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> the department treat me? It does worry me about complaining. >> Sarah >> Sarah, complain long and loud - no matter the outcome. You were treated >> absolutely appallingly and that needs addressing. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Wendy - do you think it would have repercussions on how the rest of the > department treat me? It does worry me about complaining. Actually if you make a formal complaint it is typically passed on without your name attached. If any physician or his staff turn against you because you are willing to reveal the truth about the treatment you received under a member of the group then a different doctor is necessary. Though I have complained about treatment I have never even had it mentioned to me. I would say write the letter and be as detailed as you can with the date and time of treatment, exactly who you received the care from, and what you expect as a reaction or result of your letter. The more precise you can be the better it will be received. If you want to write it and send it my way to read before you send it I would be happy to just to give you the support to stand up for yourself and your medical needs. Hope this evening as been MUCH MUCH better. Cindi > Sarah >>> Sarah, complain long and loud - no matter the outcome. You were treated >>> absolutely appallingly and that needs addressing. [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > >> Sarah Thankyou for all your kind advice and offer Cindi. I can't think about it today - I'm tearful writing this and just can't deal with it. I'll wite the letter after I get back. Many thanks. > today didnt go very well at the hospital. Saw my cataract surgeon this > morning and that was fine. [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > bad that its worth taking the risk. So now I'm left feeling scared > with the prospect of months of deterioation at best. Oh Sarah, that story scared *me* silly, can't even begin to imagine how *you* must be feeling ;-(. I wish I was right there to give you a big hug and kick that *$&%^%# doctor around. All possible vibes coming your way for the best possible outcome.  SignatureMo >> I'm still not sure I trust her. I don't know if my horrendous vision >> in my eye is down to something she did - she says not but....? If its [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > and kick that *$&%^%# doctor around. All possible vibes coming your way for > the best possible outcome. I can't stop crying, I'm scared and angry and really upset. It should be a simple straightfoward thing and I cnat believe it was so horrid and I don't know how bad my eyesight is going to get now. I really really thought it would all be over and I could enjoy my summer break and move forward form this rubbish time. Maybe things'll seem better in the morning when these ratted drops have worn off and I can see if she was telling the truth. There isnt a colour difference in the vision between my eyes now so that must be good? Thanks Mo. >>> I'm still not sure I trust her. I don't know if my horrendous vision >>> in my eye is down to something she did - she says not but....? If [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > I can't stop crying, I'm scared and angry and really upset. Totally understandable and justified. > It should > be a simple straightfoward thing and I cnat believe it was so horrid > and I don't know how bad my eyesight is going to get now. I really > really thought it would all be over and I could enjoy my summer break > and move forward form this rubbish time. ((((((((((Sarah)))))))))) > Maybe things'll seem better in the morning when these ratted drops > have worn off and I can see if she was telling the truth. There isnt > a colour difference in the vision between my eyes now so that must be > good? It certainly sounds like the effects are wearing off, fingers crossed for the rest to wear off soon. SignatureMo > today didnt go very well at the hospital. Saw my cataract surgeon this > morning and that was fine. <<<<<<<<<Sarah>>>>>>>>>> Oh my goodness!!! That doctor was beyond unprofessional and you should complain loud and long and consider a lawsuit if this means your vision is impaired for a longer period of time than it would be if she hadn't done whatever she did today. That is absolutely horrid! My prayers and thoughts are with you. -Aula >> today didnt go very well at the hospital. Saw my cataract surgeon this >> morning and that was fine. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > -Aula This morning my vision seems to be pretty much back to what it was before she started. thank goodness. I kept waking up through the night to check I could see. As a consequence I'm ridiculously weepy this morning. I'm going to try and push the whole thing aside until we get back - I can't really deal with this today. Thanks aula > This morning my vision seems to be pretty much back to what it was before > she started. thank goodness. I kept waking up through the night to check I > could see. As a consequence I'm ridiculously weepy this morning. I'm going > to try and push the whole thing aside until we get back - I can't really > deal with this today. > Thanks aula I'm glad your vision seems to be back to normal. Waiting to write your complaint letter until you've had space to calm down and so forth is wise. You will be much more articulate and able to present your concerns so that hopefully others will not have to experience what you went through. I hope you still go on your outing with hubby! Aula > today didnt go very well at the hospital. Saw my cataract surgeon this > morning and that was fine. [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > taking the risk. So now I'm left feeling scared with the prospect of > months of deterioation at best. thoughts are with you, that sounds awful. You dont deserve that chris > thoughts are with you, that sounds awful. You dont deserve that > > chris thanks Chris. Sarah <snip> "kiticat" > today didnt go very well at the hospital. Saw my cataract surgeon this > morning and that was fine. [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > taking the risk. So now I'm left feeling scared with the prospect of > months of deterioation at best. eeep, I'm glad to hear it is going better. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, complain woman, that might wake her up that she is treating people and not doing procedures. I hope the break goes wonderfully. Marc >today didnt go very well at the hospital. Saw my cataract surgeon this >morning and that was fine. (((((Sarah))))) Nan |
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