Anaesthetics and my surgery

[Guest guest]

I'm going to scream, or I'm going to cry.

I did all the write things, informed my surgeon about CMT during the 1st vist,

then brought written material during the second visit and requested a

pre-meeting with the anaesthetic staff. Today, less than one week before my

surgery, I got a call stating that the two most experienced docs available to

do my anaesthetics will be out of town for a conference, so the one remaining

will most likely cancel because he does not feel qualified to deal with my

CMT. They went on to try and reschedule my surgery. Because of my children,

work, and healing time, I've got about two days every two months when I might

be availabIe for surgery. I went on to explain to the nurse that this was an

issue of pre-planning, that most likely there would not be serious issues

on the surgery table, that I was informing them to assure they selected the

chemicals that would provide the lightest load on my breathing, my heart, and

my ability to heal. I reminded them that in the past my only symptom was

extreme cold after surgery.

I'm so disappointed. I don't think I could have handled this any better, yet

this staff group is so lacking in professionalism that I could scream. I am

truly stunned by this situation. I'm having some scar surgery repaired (fairly

superficial), plus the removal of some cysts that grow under my skin over time,

at this time under the skin in my abdomen. They have chosen general anesthesia

since there will be some separation of tissues which they feel will be

uncomfortable for me. It's my sense they could go local and give me valium so

it isn't traumatizing for me. Heck, I was awake through three C-sections and

I can remember all the tugging and pulling that went on with that... I sure

think I can handle local with this.

Damn, I am so disappointed in this process. I could have handled it so much

more professionally myself. I certainly would not have let a patient wait,

thinking all was well, the way they did. Jerks.

Danita

[Guest guest]

Danita, I had a similiar situation happen, only my back surgery was

moved up a week - and I got the word on a Friday. I had a heck of alot

of things to do before I " went under " . Then, later that same day,

another call came to say my surgery was rescheduled back to the original

set date. And everything worked out.

But, your comment about the lack in professionalism makes me wonder if

you really want this surgery done by this group. Maybe this happened for

a good reason? Maybe now have some time to re-evaluate having a local

anesthetic? Just an idea. ~ Gretchen

Danita Saunders wrote:

> this staff group is so lacking in professionalism that I could scream. I am

truly stunned by this situation.