Rude Meeting With Surgeon Today

Posted by quickray @quickray, Mar 16, 2023

Completely disgusted by my surgeon’s attitude today. I met with him a second time to discuss my procedure and the state I’m in with my herniated disc. I shared with him the opinions I heard from two other surgeons on what I should do, one recommended fusion and another a disc replacement (in two areas instead of one).

He basically got defensive and asked why I’m seeing so many surgeons. He said I have doubts and my “heart is not in it” as I’m questioning the process.

Supposedly this guy is well respected but I honestly felt like getting up and walking out.

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gsgnfl | @gsgnfl | Jul 21 6:40pm

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OK, I read this and thought it sounded just like me. Then I realized it was me. Finally, I’ve got my talk with my neurosurgeon tomorrow morning to see if I can get some of my questions answered.

Please stayOK, I read this and thought it sounded just like me. Then I realized it was me. I’ve got my talk with my neurosurgeon tomorrow morning to see if I can get some of my questions answered. Please stay tuned.