the straw that broke this camels back
Well it might of been the shortest day of the year but for me I am afraid it has been one of the longest and still going, at now I think it is 2.00 am, had a follow up appt with surgeon whom I had no...
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I have to agree with all the above. Your body, your rights! Public patient or not! Are you able to see another surgeon? Is there someone who you can take who is a strong personality (to back you up) and to put your points across loudly if your current team is ignoring you. I took my sister and my husband, not there was any need, because they will speak up for me when/if I was weary and feeling overwhelmed - but my team have been super. Oh better, where are you, can one of us go with you? I volunteer if you are in Brisbane. Put one of us up against your surgeon, bet there is a rethink on her part re patient treatment!
I have just been reading a book by Bernie Siegel (Dr) called Love, Medicine and Miracles and in it he talks about his transition from Dr Surgeon to Support Surgeon and how medical doctors arent taught this (or werent) and how important it is in healing and care. Perhaps we should send her a copy?
Take heart, we support you and will help you get what you want. Be gentle on yourself you are not at fault in any way and deserve so much more.