Today, my surgeon was talking to me about my upcoming heart bypass operation. I was extremely nervous from the start, but he somehow managed to keep saying things like "death", "fatalities", "high-risk", and "never wake up" throughout. FML
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Today, my surgeon was giving me the lowdown of what was going to happen on the operating table. I was anxious enough without him saying stuff like "cut you open", "quite a bit of blood" and "it's all quite risky." That's all I remember before fainting. My wife won't stop mocking me for it. FML
Today, I heard my surgeon mutter to a nurse how easy it would be to kill me on the operating table and make it look like an accident. FML
Today, I went in for surgery. All my life, my biggest fear has been that the anesthesia would paralyze me, but not actually put me to sleep. The doctors assured me the chances of that are almost none. You can probably guess how my surgery went. FML
Today, while chatting with my in-laws, I told them about my upcoming spinal surgery. Soon after, when I went to get us some drinks, I overheard them murmuring about how many surgeries I've already had, how I'm a drain on the healthcare system, and how I should ideally just die. FML
Today, I asked my surgeon if I would be having a general or local anesthetic at my upcoming operation. He replied, "General, of course! It's gonna be a slaughterhouse in there!" FML
Today, I was told by a doctor that I have a fatal disease, and that I should start making preparations for when I pass away. Then, another doctor showed up, panicking, and said that was meant for someone else with the same first name as me. The mini-heart attack I had at that moment almost killed me anyway. FML
Today, I was operating on a young girl, when she began to awaken during the surgery. We quickly put her back under, of course, but now I'm terrified that she'll remember my profuse cursing and get me in the shit with my curmudgeonly killjoy of a boss. FML
Today, I got my wisdom teeth pulled. Apparently the medicines don't work on me. I woke up in the middle of the surgery and felt EVERYTHING. One of the nurses asked if I was okay, and the doctor just kept saying "Don't worry she's just dreaming", while tears were pouring down my face. FML
Today, I'm having heart surgery. The doc came in, donut in one hand and papers in another. While I was filling them out, his hands kept trembling, and he dropped the donut on the floor. He fumbled to pick it up and kept eating. The guy I'm entrusting my life to doesn't even respect the five-second rule. FML
Today, after months of being told I have pneumonia by different doctors, I decided to go to another hospital with better staff. There I learned that I will actually need to have open heart surgery to replace two valves in my heart. FML
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DocBastard 40
It's like I always say, prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Then again, hope is not a very good diagnostic or therapeutic tool.
tencentsakiss 19
This sucks, but they have to be honest with you about the risk.
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wolfman2123 13
Well at least it's better than an ad for medicines risks
Llama_Face89 34
Yes make sure to make sure the patient is thinking about everything that could go wrong before we saw through their rib cage...
DocBastard 40
Technically they saw through the sternum, not the rib cage. And technically we want patients to be fully informed of all potential risks before we put blade to skin. Well, the good surgeons do.
sweetbliss3 37
I could be wrong docbastard, but from what I understand is he was already freaking out about it and he understands he needs to know the risks, but it was the fact that his Dr kept going back to the risks. it's a good thing to reiterate the risks but also you want to give the patient some kind of hope, which I'm not sure his Dr was giving.
sanecatlady 13
I can't believe the trolls on this site. Just because someone has to have heart surgery doesn't always mean their lifestyle is unhealthy! hope all goes well.
jsc9306 14
Good luck! I wish you well. :)
SergeantSnuggles 12
Lol, they have to do that because of the law. I feel like they take advantage of that and have fun with it.
jessBeAqueen 13
my dad went through that. Its a very scary situation for you and your family op . wishing you and your loved one tue very best. good luck
olpally 33
Standard medical procedures op. It's normal. I've almost died twice myself. Good luck!
justjoshuaaa 9
Good luck! Stress less, you'll be fine.
m1ke25 4
it may seem scary but don't worry OP you will be fine.
thewomen 8
Some people just don't know how to talk to others... Talk about no filter :/