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The incompetence of doctors and the consequences thereof

Discussion in 'Alley of Dangerous Angles' started by olimikrig, Sep 4, 2005.

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  1. olimikrig

    olimikrig Cavalier of War Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Resourceful Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    @ St. James
    I am "able" to get a priv. doc. I just can't afford it.
     
    olimikrig, Sep 29, 2005
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  2. The Magpie

    The Magpie Balance, in all things Veteran

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    @ Oli: Truly, that sucks. Surgery is always a risk; get at least two opinions upon what to do next, but if the situation is that: if you do nothing it'll get worse; if you have surgery it will possibly/probably get worse, then it may be best to look at surgery again. Of course, the problems caused by the botched operation may be such that you'll need multiple instances of corrective surgery, but personally I'd rather that than constant pain. For me, as further surgery seems the only way to restore a relatively normal life, that's what I'd choose. I can understand your reticence to go under the knife again, though; surgery is a scary prospect anyway, and the thought of that earlier, botched operation in the back of your mind only worsens things.

    Objectively, surgery is still probably the best course of action if it's severely impacting your lifestyle, though. But definitely talk to more than one doctor/consultant: you can rely on them to give an honest, professional opinion on what to do about your problem, with a great deal more knowledge on the medical side than us here. If you get two opinions that are the same, then you can be confident that you've found the correct course of action.

    I hope that was of some use, and that things get better for you soon. :)
     
    The Magpie, Sep 29, 2005
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