I had a second back surgery on February 28th at Winthrop hospital, my first surgery went very well but I did need a second back surgery.
I went over procedure then spoke with the anesthesiologist went over my long list of pain medications. I was then taken to the OR I was preped and put under. I awoke to the feeling of my back being cut opened, I began screaming that I was feeling pain, I received no response from the surgeons I realized that they couldn't hear my screams and also I was paralyzed. I felt and heard everything that was going on in the OR from the music to the. Cutting to the conversation s of the OR staff.
I woke up in the recovery room crying in pain I was taken to my room when the doctor came to see me I told him about what happened
He told me I probably dreamed it that people don't wake furring surgery, I then started telling him everything that was said in the OR including a few problems I bled more than usual I needed extra blood, while removing hardware they had a problem removing a screw so decieded it was better to leave it in,there was personal information discussed between the surgeons, a few jokes where told, they discussed how bad my back was and how many surgeries I had and that I would need more
The doctor was astonished of what I said,Also I had two chipped front
Teeth as well as a cracked tooth that I didn't have prior. The first night I had a nightmare of the surgery ( and been having them as well as flashbacks since) A nurse came in furring a flashback when I didn't respond to her she called a code I awoke to a room full of doctors, I explained what happened and was sent for a cat scan of my head, I had a panicked attack furring the scan, The care I received was deplorable as if they were afraid to talk to me, After discharge I went for my post surgical visit. My surgeon was shocked that I was still having episodes said he would have the anesthesiologist call me ( I was in need for more surgery and was terrified to be put under again )and was concerned that the hospital hasn't been in touch with me. He suggested I call patient services that I should be getting thereapy. I called patient services after my third call I received a call back,I explained what had happened the woman I spoke to seemed concerned was gonna call the anesthesiologist and a therapist and get back to me the next day .Isaying I needed to be in thereapy.a week goes by and no return call after 4 more calls still no return call. After 30 days I got to surgeon for another post surgical visit he was very concerned that I didn't get a call from the anesthesiologist,that he spoke to him regarding the incident and asked him to call me, a month later with no call from hospital I was given the woman in charge of patient services went over the whole story again she acted very concerned told me she was gonna check with everyone and get back to me within 24 hours . Never heard from her again.
I then received a call from my surgeons office to follow-up I told them about not receiving any call backs. After that I finally received a call from the anesthesiologist after 60 + days. He told me that I couldn't have woken up it doesn't happen that I dreamed or imagined it all that he checked my mouth when he was done and all my teeth were intact
Really so why do I have two chipped and one cracked tooth right after surgery. He basically dismissed me
Now 30 days later I visit the surgeon 90 days after surgery still having nightmares and flashbacks,He said he had a heated discussion with him told him I needed to get a phone call. I told him I did and he basically dismissed me. Then my Surgeon said that he was told I was having nightmares since Vietnam by the anesthesiologist. I was really taken back I was a disabled veteran yes but I never went to Vietnam!! And never had flashbacks or nightmares, I never received a call from Winthrop hospital regarding my situation or health, I am now getting treatment by the VA. If I ever need another surgery I will make sure that any anesthesiologist group that works on me from Winthrop. I did speak to attorneys but unfortunately no one would consider the case because I didn't want to include my surgeon and Neuro surgeon and plastic surgeon s in the law suit because I will be using them again unfortunately But Winthrop and there Anesthesiologist group I would of shed in a second. It amazed me all I wanted was maybe an apology from them .. hearing were so sorry this happened it shouldn't have woul of gone a long way..... So Winthrop Hospital I give you one star because you can't get negative stars.. for any details e mail me for anesthesiologist name and further details
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