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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie  Well the surgeon didn't bother to show up yet. The nurse said it would probably be this afternoon (Of course so they can charge me another day). I am not a happy camper today. So praying I don't light into someone again. But I feel it coming on. No sleep at all and being stuck here will do it to you. This is day 5 and I am having to sleep in a recliner. I let them know today that they will be bringing me in a cot if I am forced to stay again. I will not sleep in the recliner another day. They are killing my back.  The good news is Alex snores each night. He doesn't even realize they are in here ever 2 hours and don't know how to quietly shut the door. 
Basically, what I know is the surgeon who checked us in on Saturday (the one who failed to tell my surgeon we were even here) has cost us three wasted days. Had he done the surgery over the weekend or even had the culture done, I would probably be home by now. However, since the jerk dropped the ball, the culture wasn't done until yesterday. Which means I don't know if we will get out today or not.
I have placed a call to the surgeon asking about home health care. The ONLY thing they are doing is giving IV antibiotics every 8 hours and they will need to change the wound dressing. I just think home health could do this without us having to stay in the hospital. I am even wiling to drive to the wound care clinic every 8 hours. Maybe I am wrong?
Give me some words of wisdom YTers. I am on my verge today. And I am a hot head. It could get very ugly! |
I am soooo sorry. But... if you don't make noise you will not get the care you need. Remember.. you hired the doctor!! I would call your insurance company and talk to a nurse. Most companies have case managers/nurse. Also, I would find the head nurse, and the socila worker, and who ever else you can speak to at the hospitable. I would find a way to "rate" the doctor.. there are some online "rate my doctor " sites and blog about him. I would express my displeasure with him and show him he will be held accountable.
I would NOT go back to that doctor/surgen for sure. Also, whats up with the nurses? Why did someone not question the delay??