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09-23-21, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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I want to complain, too
I got to the hospital bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5:00 a.m. yesterday. Hadn’t had solid food in awhile and was up all night drinking the nasty bowel prep, so I wasn’t super happy. I was put in a room and the friend that gave me a ride sat down and when the nurse came in, my friend asked where he should go wait and the nurse said, “You stay right there.” So he did and then she proceeded to rattle off my personal medical history. After a few minutes my friend went to go get breakfast and I told the nurse I wish she hadn’t disclosed all that info in front of my friend. She said, “Well, I figured you were friends if he drove you here.” I said, “That doesn’t mean I want him to know my medical history.” Then she tried putting an IV in and stabbed me in 3 places before she gave up and sent someone else in to do it. They went to do an EKG and the machine wouldn’t work, so they brought more people in and no one knew what was wrong so they went and got a different machine. My anesthesiologist had no sense of humor and because my oxygen level dropped during the surgery they had to switch from MAC anesthesia to general anesthesia part way through the procedure. I don’t know what all they did to me, but in addition to a sore throat, I have a big bruise under my tongue that hurts like hell and that side of my face hurts, too. Also had problems with operating room computers so surgery didn't start until almost 8:00... Heard someone hollering for "Deb" as I was just barely waking up. Couldn't figure out who she was talking to then realized she was calling ME Deb. I said, "My name is Tammy." I think they were in a big hurry to get rid of me, too and because of the late start and all the problems, the nurse came in and told me I could get dressed and leave. I told her, "I can't even stand up yet." I wasn’t even fully awake when she read my discharge instructions, so glad they gave me paper copies of that. When I finally got dressed, nurse said, “You can walk yourself out, right?” I said, “No, I need a wheelchair.”. WTH
Good news - colonoscopy came out fine. Not as good - surgeon found more cancer than she had originally thought. Glad she found it, though. |
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09-23-21, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Tammy
((HUGGS)) Sorry you had to go through all that! What a nightmare, glad they could find the cancer early, hope your recovery goes well. Anita |
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09-23-21, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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Tammy, that whole experience stinks!
 I'm glad you got through it and glad you posted on VF. The sad state of medical care in this country is so frustrating. They like to blame all the delays and screw-ups on Covid, yet this has been happening for years! Thoughts and prayers to you! (((HUGS!)))
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09-23-21, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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My friend said, “Well, at least you’re alive.” 😆 And my friend that was driving me wasn’t even someone I know very well, but my options were limited seeing how I live out in the country and had to be at the hospital by 5:00 a.m.
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09-23-21, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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What a horrible experience! I'm so sorry. It shouldn't have been that way. Glad the results were good and it's all over. Rest and recover.
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09-23-21, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Modify City, State of Fierce
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Dang Gams that is all whine worthy!
 I'm just glad it didn't get delayed again and you can go on with looking forward to fun things instead of having that hang over you. Hugs for recovery!! ⊂(◉‿◉)つ
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09-23-21, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Oh, Tammy. What a nightmare. You poor girl. I don't know ADA or HIPAA laws that well, but I think what she did was profoundly unethical.
Your whole experience was a nightmare. My heart goes out to you. |
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09-24-21, 02:15 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Tammy, I'm so sorry to hear that horrible story! It sounds very traumatic. My heart goes out to you!
If you file a complaint, please keep us posted on the outcome.Take care and be well!
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09-24-21, 03:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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Congratulations on getting rid of that cancer. So sorry about that horrible experience. I think of Katie Curic. She was so brave to have a colonoscopy on TV. It helps me through the prep and all. Hopefully, soon it will be a distant memory for you, Tammy.
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09-24-21, 06:15 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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