My Dad is having surgery in on Thursday. He is having surgery, because of complications from the 1st one.The 7 fistulas were repaired, but they didn't staple him closed, instead it was an open flesh healing process.Imagine being cut from you anus to clear up half your testicles, I mean packing had to be done 10 times a day. After his surgery he was sent home, my mom,is not a nurse nor was she train in what to do at all. My mom is a strong woman, but the incision looked like micheal myers got a hold of my DAD.The nurse showed up 3 days later and she was even shocked at the surgery siteThat surgen told us that mom would only have to take care of my dad over the weekend, that turned into a month. My father is diebetic and has active Crohn's Disease. which makes his immune system very weak. What I really need to know is, if this were your dad,would you want the surgen to admit him at least for 24 hours? last time he ran a 104 fever w/uncontrolled bleeding,& no doctor to be found for 3 d
2006-12-06 03:03:30 · 4 answers · asked by mdzevolveddammit 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I am a surgical intern and this is unethical. Sweetie your Dad should be in the hospital on antibiotic drip for a couple days. If I were you I would go through the ER and tell them whats going on just maybe take him to a different hospital. With Diabetics the healing proccess is hinderd all ready and can cause major difficulties in the healing proccess. You are very right he needs to be seen and not forgotten about. Special precautions should have been taken pre surgically to prevent infection and that sounds like thats exactly what he has and soon he will turn septic. Good luck sweety and I will keep you and yours in my prayers
2006-12-06 03:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer A 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would want the Dr to admit him to the hospital for observation and I would probably request a 2nd opinion. I think after all these illnesses and problems you might want to tell him to find a new DR. I know nothing about Chrome's Disease but a lot about diabetes and your right form that aspect his immune system is severely weakened.
2006-12-06 11:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Doris D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
girl you better tell your dad to hire himself a lawyer.
2006-12-06 11:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by andrea_shawn@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would find another dr. and maybe an attorney.
2006-12-06 11:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by boo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋