Surgery in the morning

[jerz 251]

Sorry it took me so long to respond. My Internet was off. I had my surgery done at Newark Beth Isreal in Newark, NJ. My doc is Yvan Ducheine. He visited me after the surgery but didn't tell me he did open surgery on me. I found out when the nurse came to take the drain and pump out about 2 hours after he left! My experience was horrible. About 1 pm that afternoon I was asking if someone could help me up so that I could try and walk around but my nurse said no because she didn't want me to hurt myself. But came back at 5pm and told me I was being discharged in about an hour! Every1 was shocked when they saw me trying to get dressed to go home only 30 hours after being ripped open. I was in so much pain Nd felt like no1 in that hospital cared about me. My nurse called me a baby cuz I was crying from the pain. My husband was almost thrown out for demanding I be given meds (they took my morphine pump around 11 am) I'm sorry for ranting and raving but I really feel dejected and really depressed about what happened to me

[beckys1971 0]

Oh my gosh. I am so sorry for what you are going through. I hope you get some answers soon. I hope you feel better soon.

[kat77 63]

Oh my dear.....you have to file a complaint. There is no excuse for being treated this way. My surgeon said if in an emergency he is forced to change to open, we would have at least a 4 day stay. Please call your surgeon, call the hospital and complain to all. This is outrageous. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

[annav562 40]

#1...Have your husband take you to ER...#2..then have him call your insurance member service department file a grievance

#3. Get a lawyer

this is so upsetting to me...I told my dr. If he couldn't do laparoscopic surgery then cancel surgery. ..clearly someone is not doing there job at this hospital. ..wish you the best!

[Wendilou 180]

how are you doing today? Is your pain being managed? Keep us updated if you can ((hugs))

[Montage 87]

That is seriously disgusting!!! How can they treat you like that

[AliG 17]

My doctor told me also because I have past abdominal surgeries it may happen that he will have to do a open. But it's three nights stay for laparoscopic and a week stay if its open. NG tube and morphine pump first 24 hours. Can't possibly fathom what you went through. I would file a complaint with the hospital also for the way the nursing staff treated you. Your experience is horrible. Hope things get better soon.

[jerz 251]

I wasn't even told that in case of an emergency that he would switch to open. As far as pain management, I feel horrible. These percocets don't work. My dad gave me some OxyContins and they help a lot and just make me sleep. They say walk 30 mins a day but how? I can't even get up on my own. I'm thinking of going to the emergency room tomorrow but the thought of sitting there for hours before being seen is deterring me

[annav562 40]

You need to go asap..don't take anything that wasn't prescribed to you..could make you sick...the sooner you get medical care betters your chances for any future lawsuits..there clearly was some medical negligence the moment they decided to discharge you so soon after your surgery. If you need to wait few hours at er as much as you hate it..it is necessary. .you can also call 911 get ambulance to take you in to insure there is less harm done to you getting in and out of car...im 2 weeks post op and I still hurt getting in and out of my car...don't hesitate. .get proper medical care..

[beckys1971 0]

I agree with Anna. Go now. Don't wait.

[Dawnolson 85]

That's terrible!! Sounds like negligence to me!! Man I'd be suing the pants off him and the hospital!!

[jonessl 13]

I agree you need to go now

[Pam Peltz 56]

Yup. Pro-active is the way to go. Nothing about what you said sounds right. Is there another Bariatric surgeon you can consult with? I'd sure try. I'll be praying for you.

[shy4574 0]

You should NOT have to wait at ER since you just had surgery they'll take you right back. Make sure you tell them you JUST had surgery and are in extreme pain.

[jerz 251]

Hey guys. I am in the er now. Been here since 4pm (Its 7:15 now) I've been feeling very weak, dizzy and sweating all day & last night and there's a huge knot? in the spot where the drain was. I consulted with a lawyer today and he claimed he couldn't do anything because I probably signed a consent form b4 surgery Which prob stated the surgeon would do open RNY if he couldn't do it laparoscopically for whatever reasons. I told him I understood that but my problem was that I wasn't told it could be an option or even informed that it was done to me even after the surgery. Like it was a big secret. I'm gonna try and find a few more lawyers to consult with. I really appreciate you guys for supporting me through this. I really do! Last night I felt so depressed and just wanted to die. Thank you my friends.