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isapisa (55) in surgery • 7 years ago (edited)

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7 years ago by isapisa (55)

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locikll (55) · 7 years ago

What an interesting post! Your well documented and expressed experiences with surgery from the perspective of a patient is very interesting, and I hope you are feeling a lot better post-op! There are many reasons why (unfortunately) Doctors try and 'rush' patients out of the hospital, the first is funding and limited space (An unfortunate consequence of capitalism and governments not funding public hospitals properly), secondly is a psychological one, many studies have shown that the quicker patients leave hospital after major operations the greater chances of a 'full' recovery especially since hospitals are a haven for antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as MRSA (Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus Aureus) and Finally for comfort, most Doctors, Nurses and staff generally want patients to go home for comfort as this can lead to faster and better recovery in the long run.

I do want to say that none of this is to say that you shouldn't stay in hospital for less than you Feel comfortable with, if you feel you still need it (as you did) then you should absolutely stay until you are comfortable with leaving.

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tngflx (61) · 7 years ago

Yeah agree with @locikll MRSA transmitted either with person contact or contact with infected objects.(for example, handles, table and etc) Plus wounds from brain surgery increase your risk of exposure to MRSA too. Its win win situation for you and doctor.

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isapisa (55) · 7 years ago

Definitely agree and I appreciate that the doctors let me stay :-) And yes, I am feeling a lot better, thanks

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locikll (55) · 7 years ago

I am very happy to hear that :D It seems like you're going to be making a full recovery which is incredible.

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dgconcepts (25) · 7 years ago

First of all, thank you for sharing your journey and the side effects of your brain surgery!! I was a nurse on a brain injury unit where several of my patients experienced the same symptoms post surgery that you did. It is a VERY tough thing to go through, and I have to say, I am so proud of you. You're a strong fighter, and that's inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey from a personal level, the world needs to hear these things.

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isapisa (55) · 7 years ago

Thank you, that is very kind

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o1o1o1o (55) · 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experiences, I'm sure they will prove invaluable to people who have to experience similar surgery. No matter what doctors tell you, or you read online from official sources, it helps no end to get a very personal first person recounting.

I had a brief stay in hospital five years ago - the first overnight experience in the hospital ever for me (including birth since I was born at home). It's a weird alternate reality of rules and regimens, for first timers it can be quite a shock. Although I'm well aware that doctors cannot work miracles and their knowledge and abilities are minuscule compared to the complexities of the human body, I did find it strangely comforting to be there where you and your health are the center of attention - even if distributed across many people on any given day.

Anyway, hope your recovery continues to go well and keep writing!

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charles1 (68) · 7 years ago

wow, what a strong and great lady...I wish you a quick recovery.
Following you now in order to stay in touch and send in my support. You really have a big courage to document all the pains yu went through. I hope that our steemit community will show you much love...bless you and I wish you success in life.

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winstonalden (64) · 7 years ago

What a harrowing story. I'm glad you had the courage to share it with us and so happy you're making a full recovery. It sounds like you have wonderful family around you.

I see that you live in London. You are so lucky to have that health care available to you! Like you, I left work several months ago to attend to family obligations and consider next steps for life. As an American, this means that my wife and I are now uninsured. If either one of us went through your ordeal here, it would mean selling our house and living in debt for the rest of our life.

They won't let you leave the hospital unless you passed something ...

Back in 1998 I had brain surgery to release the pressure from a acute subdural hematoma following a bike accident. I was in a coma for four days and spent three more in the hospital after waking up, when they said it was time to go home. I didn't have a bowel movement for two more weeks! Nobody asked about it.

Even 20 years ago, the bill for that stay was over $20,000!

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isapisa (55) · 7 years ago

Oh wow! Yes, I am indeed lucky to be in the UK/Europe and also close to a very good hospital. The bowel thing was one of the main checkpoints even at admission, ha!

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winstonalden (64) · 7 years ago

My wife was amazed when she went to the doctor over there. They said, "You're not part of the NHS, so you'll be paying privately." Even then, they charged her 50 pounds for a visit that would have been $400 here in the US.

Your doctors practice medicine, while ours practice business.

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warrkin (57) · 7 years ago

Awesome and very inspiring post, glad you feel better now and healing :) Thanks for sharing, hope you fully recover in shortest possible time, stay stong & #keepsteemin :) Have a nice day