My elderly neighbour is in her late 70’s and she has already had a hip operation. She has one son, who, like her, is absolutely loaded with money. She doesn’t budge out of the house, as she is scared in case her hip ‘gives way’. She had a very poor experience in the NHS hospital when she had her hip done and now she needs the other hip done. I suggested she goes private, but she says, “I’m loyal to the surgeon and the NHS hospital”. Shall I just leave her be now? She really was treated badly in hospital previously.
2006-10-12 22:04:03 · 10 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
if she's stubborn then yeah.. just leave her alone.. it's not good to worry worry worry about someone who won't budge
2006-10-12 22:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She will make her own mind up at the end of the day. Just keep an eye on her and look out for her which is what we all like to have done for us. My Grandpa was terrified of having his hip replaced and now hes had them both done and hes like a spring chicken!
2006-10-13 05:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. You gave her the help, now wait for her to come to you if she wants support. She might do just as poorly privately and you don't want to get blamed. If you hear about a possible great surgeon or about a place where someone else had a great experience, you might mention it to her. However, she already knows what you know about her previous bad experience. I think you've already done as much for her as you should feel obligated to do.
2006-10-13 05:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by Robert B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes doctors make mistakes. Maybe you should suggest to her again, and tell her why a specific hospital would be better for her. She'll think twice if you give her a good reason.
2006-10-13 05:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by Déjà Vu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its her choice really. U gave ur opinion and that's the best u can do in such situations. The rest is upto her. Nice of u to care but to be honest, u cant carry the word's problems on ur shoulders.
2006-10-13 05:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by WORLD CLASS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u cant force...but try talking 2 her
2006-10-13 06:06:34 · answer #6 · answered by m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's loaded..... i'm sure she has the best doctors.
2006-10-13 05:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by lollypop_za 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is still in her right mind then nothing you can do...
2006-10-13 05:08:09 · answer #8 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there's not much else you can do.
2006-10-13 05:06:06 · answer #9 · answered by lucy02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is stubborn then yes,
2006-10-13 05:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by dmncprkr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋