09-24-21, 09:58 AM | ||
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Gams your experience sounds absolutely terrible!! I would definitely follow up on the HIPPA violation. |
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09-24-21, 10:20 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Maryland, USA
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I think I had the suprep when I did mine. It was maybe two doses - not a whole lot to drink. I don't remember, I blocked it out, LOL!
My DH has done it w/ the OTC laxative combo. I keep hoping they will find a better way to do this - I got an all clear so I am good for 10 years - unless some other issue pops up. I'm due 2028....so let's hope they find an alternative before then. From what I understand, Cologuard is pretty accurate and far less invasive. My DH did Cologuard this last time. But I think it is only recommended for people w/out a history of issues, polyps, etc. or family history of colon cancer. Donna |
09-24-21, 11:14 AM | ||
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Wishing you better days ahead and speedy healing! |
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09-24-21, 03:55 PM | |
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I'm sorry you had such an unprofessional medical team. I had both colonoscopy and endoscopy this year and my nurses/anesthesiologists/doctors were all great. My only complaint is with the front office people. Getting things scheduled, getting results and referrals is generally really difficult.
I've done the Gatorade/miralax protocol for all 3 colonoscopies I've had. It's not pleasant but tolerable. I just remind myself that my stomach is going to look so flat in the morning. Each time, I've been told that my prep was good which made their job easier. I'm on the 5-year plan these days, so unless they come up with something better, I guess I know what I'll be doing. At least now you can eat whatever you want |
09-24-21, 04:14 PM | |
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I talked to my surgeon this morning and told her about my bruised tongue and sore face. She said it was probably because they had to perform a jaw thrust on me, but I told my sister that I think what really happened to me is when they went to roll me from my side onto my stomach, they pushed too hard andI landed on my face on the floor. Now they are trying to cover up. 😂 (Just kidding.)
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09-24-21, 04:54 PM | |
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tennessee
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I work for a hospital in a non-clinical position but I am subjected to annual HIPAA compliance training. At the very least, you should report the HIPAA violation.
The medical staff should not have made the assumption it was all right to openly discuss your information just because they were with you. They should have first asked if they had permission to discuss your information in the presence of the person with you.
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09-24-21, 11:06 PM | |
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(((HUGS))) Sorry this happened. It's unprofessional. With HIPAA, they don't even assume that you want to share your medical history with your spouse. Wonder if you could ask them to look in your file to see what happened in the OR? Anyway, I hope you are feeling better!
Glad the cancer was taken care of! |
09-25-21, 02:27 AM | |
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Denver, CO
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Oh, heavens!! That is just unacceptable. I hope they email you a survey. Then you can let them know that your HIPPA rights were not protected and that you didn't receive the care you will surely be charged for!
So sorry you went through all that. And, I very speedy recovery to you. |
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