Posted by Willow on September 5, 2001, at 7:31:01
In reply to Re: A possible funny story » Willow, posted by Kristi on September 4, 2001, at 23:26:44
Kristi
You go ahead and vent, rant, pout, scream here! Whatever makes you feel better. I had thought you were referring to nursing, by my third child I leaked like a watering can and had to sleep with a thick towel under me so I wouldn't soak the mattress. And I thought that sucked, goes to show me it could have been worse.
Doctor incompetence. Some years ago my husbands cousin was in an accident. His family kept bringing him to the hospital and doctor because he was complaining of severe abdominal pain. Nothing wrong they were told. He died from a ruptured spleen before he was old enough to vote. Apparently his death could have been prevented.
On a lighter side, I've suffered with debilitating fatigue and lack of stamina for the past five years. Recently I went for a sleep test which showed that I have sever limb movements and because of this my iron level was checked. Turns out to be low, a 5 when it shouldn't be under 15 and with the limb movements the doctor is going to try for 50. Here's my compaint - Any numbskull would have suspected iron when there are complaints of fatigue. Why wasn't this checked?
I'm just wondering if you had compained of discomfort after the surgery? Did they neglect to investigate? Were you patted on the head and told to relax?
My mother would ask did they do this, have they tested that, ... ? My reply, "Yes, mother!" everything is fine, though I never asked. I had assumed that the doctor knew best. What a fool am I!
When everyone is telling you that you are a quack it is hard not to start seeing a duck in the mirror!!
Weeping Willow
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