June 29, 2012
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The Dress Rehearsal
From daughter Stephanie’s Facebook post about today’s adventures:“So… many know that I am with my mom for her AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) surgery. Well… funny story. They wheeled her into the pre-op room and were just waiting for final O.K.s and ready to start some “woozy juice” in her IV when they changed their minds. There was some miscommunication between doctors and they have decided NOT to do the surgery for another 3 months. They sent her back to get dressed, removed the IV, said ‘sorry’ and sent her on her way. Relief, puzzlement, consternation, and the big question… Who will get the bill?”
And now my comments:
Prayers being said on my behalf were answered, for disaster really may have been avoided with the last minute checking before going under the knife, since it would have added much greater risks for blood clots and other complications to develop during and after the surgery since I’d been on Plavix for only 3 months. That is okay for the EVAR type (through the groin) procedure but not for the surgery they planned to do on me!
The cardiologist ordered a 4 X my usual dose of Plavix before I was released (to make up for the 4 days I was off of it), and my surgeon shook the toes on my right foot and cheerfully said we’d REALLY do the procedure in October after I complete the 3 more additional months on Plavix.Guess we can call this a “dress rehearsal” and any charges will have to be for “Attempted Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm” surgery….the “AAAA” for short. The surgeon also said there would be no danger of my aneurysm rupturing for waiting 3 more months…….comforting thought and I hope he’s correct!p.s. Who WILL pay for this “dress rehearsal” for major surgery???? Not me!
Comments (10)
I’m glad the system worked! The next time I will be there… I think it was more like an (un)dress rehearsal! hehe!
“What a mix-up. Somebody else better pay for it! They should also pay you for time and stress.
wish xanga would let me rec this…((sigh)) Thanks so much for keeping us informed. Will keep you all in my thoughts. Much love and BIG hugs.
@murisopsis - I think “Aborted Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm” surgery would also be appropriate.
I’m glad you are still doing well…..Val is really funny ‘undress’ rehearsel
@murisopsis - Yes it was…you’re so funny, honey!
@SandraErickson - Thanks so much, Sandra. Ruby and I are both fine and feel like I’ve had a last minute reprieve! Coulda been a lot worse.
@ata_grandma - I agree!!! It was like starting to step off the cliff for a bungee jump and getting yanked back at the last split second!
@Lightonwater - Thanks! Yes, my daughter is witty and also smart and fun….wish we lived closer.
Gosh Joyce, I didn’t know about this faux pas by the surgeons. I hope every thing is going well, and the surgery if necessary, will be easy on you. I pray for that.