Wow! I am so mad that I have given myself a headache and upset my stomach! We headed to Medford around 9 this morning and we just got home at 9! It started off okay. We went to the chemo place and had her blood drawn and met with the doctor and her counts have come up, so she didn't need to be given blood. He wants her to eat yogurt everyday to help with her intestines, they are also keeping her on antibiotics at least one more week for the infection. She then headed into the other room for chemo. One was an IV and the other was the pediatric chemo, with is 3 shots in the arm, which they put ice on first to help with the pain. They have never seen these shots before so they were a little worries so they wanted us to wait for an hour so they could check up on her and make sure that there wasn't a reaction. They also had us pickup an epi pen.
They said that they were going to call Rogue and let them know that we would be running a little late. We got over there and they were so slow Jess was a little anxious to get it over. They took her and I wait and wait...An hour later they wheel her in and as soon as she sees me she starts sobbing! This is the girl who hardly cries for anything! She said that the doctor had no manners and was rushing because it was late. He didn't even wait for the shots to numb before he inserted the needled into her spine. It was making her legs burn and feel like she was being shocked! She said that it was unbelievable. This poor girl has been through enough without this happening. I know that she should have screamed at him, but she always just "takes it." It made me so mad that I put a call into her doctor's office and told the doctor on call what had happened. I will be making a formal complaint tomorrow. I also told her RN and she was upset too. His name is Dr. Rao. I want everyone to know....Well, I will calm down and Jess is home laying on the couch. The RN gave her a couple of pain meds for the way home (which she has never needed before). She also took a couple of Tylenol on the way home for a headache. I will let you know how she is tomorrow. Please put in a couple of extra prayers for her today.
Love, Cindi
Wow! I am soooo sorry Jessi had to go throught that! How inconsiderate and pompas to think that Jess should have to be rushed and put through needless pain, just because of time. I totally agree with you that you should file a complaint. Tell Jess we feel for her and hope she never has to endure that kind of behavior again. She has been through too much to have to suffer through this. We're still praying for you!
ReplyDeleteOn my goodness.That just terrible.I always wonder how people can be so heartless.I would be telling anyone and everyone that will listen about this.I will spread the word.I hate Dr's who are only into this stuff for the money.Hopefully she will never come in contact with another person like him.hopefully now she can get some rest and put the behind her.Sending love and prayers to all of you,lisa
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you had to go through all of that. You did not deserve that at all! I hope you get lots of rest and you are very much in my prayers.
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