I had abdominal surgery 2 1/2 years ago. After surgery, I was just told everything was fine.
At my 2 week follow-up appt., I was told that a stitching needle was "lost" inside of me and that the surgeon did stop the surgery to try to look for it, but decided it was more dangerous to keep me under than it was for the needle to be left inside.
I was X-rayed on the table where they could see the needle. I was X-rayed again 2 weeks later and it was verified on location.
I was told that my body would encapsulate the stitching needle and it would never cause a problem ... but it doesn't stop me from worrying!
I also asked the surgeon why he waited 2 weeks to tell me and he said he didn't want to worry me.
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I had abdominal surgery 2 1/2 years ago. After surgery, I was just told everything was fine.
At my 2 week follow-up appt., I was told that a stitching needle was "lost" inside of me and that the surgeon did stop the surgery to try to look for it, but decided it was more dangerous to keep me under than it was for the needle to be left inside.
I was X-rayed on the table where they could see the needle. I was X-rayed again 2 weeks later and it was verified on location.
I was told that my body would encapsulate the stitching needle and it would never cause a problem ... but it doesn't stop me from worrying!
I also asked the surgeon why he waited 2 weeks to tell me and he said he didn't want to worry me.
Debbie ~
October 24, 2008 - 1:58pmThis Comment
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