I am now 42 years old and feel that I am too young to have to worry about this for years and years to come!! Thinking about another surgery is not something that thrills me either!
I feel stupid. I mean, when I was told about this -- the surgeon (whom I respected and only chose because of how highly recommended he came) made this seem so inconsequential. Like it truly wasn't a big deal and while not the norm, happens occasionally and there is really little one can do. This surgeon said that it would be like finding a needle in a haystack.
I did go online shortly after my surgery and researched lawsuits for this type of thing and most of what I read (please remember I did NOT consult my own attorney of which I am embarrassed to admit) said that unless the item left inside has or would definitely cause problems, it is likely the suit would be thrown out.
I'm a single mom of 4 so hiring an attorney to just see if I had a case seemed impossible to me. I just didn't know where to turn and really I still don't.
I think at this point -- I'm in an informational gathering stage and I want to get copies of my records from this surgeon. If anyone has any suggestions what my next step would be -- I'm all ears.
Exchanging a surgery to remove the needle in lieu of not suing the hospital or surgeon would not be ideal ... subjecting my body to another surgery terrifies me. I just keep asking, why me?
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I wanted to thank the responses here.
I am now 42 years old and feel that I am too young to have to worry about this for years and years to come!! Thinking about another surgery is not something that thrills me either!
I feel stupid. I mean, when I was told about this -- the surgeon (whom I respected and only chose because of how highly recommended he came) made this seem so inconsequential. Like it truly wasn't a big deal and while not the norm, happens occasionally and there is really little one can do. This surgeon said that it would be like finding a needle in a haystack.
I did go online shortly after my surgery and researched lawsuits for this type of thing and most of what I read (please remember I did NOT consult my own attorney of which I am embarrassed to admit) said that unless the item left inside has or would definitely cause problems, it is likely the suit would be thrown out.
I'm a single mom of 4 so hiring an attorney to just see if I had a case seemed impossible to me. I just didn't know where to turn and really I still don't.
I think at this point -- I'm in an informational gathering stage and I want to get copies of my records from this surgeon. If anyone has any suggestions what my next step would be -- I'm all ears.
Exchanging a surgery to remove the needle in lieu of not suing the hospital or surgeon would not be ideal ... subjecting my body to another surgery terrifies me. I just keep asking, why me?
I'm sorry -- I have rambled.
Debbie ~
October 24, 2008 - 8:37pmThis Comment
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