I cancelled my surgery.

Nov 09, 2009

I just can't handle the thought of having another surgery right now.  I called Dr. Kole's office and told them to cancel it, and I will wait until my 2 month post-op visit (Dec. 3rd) to decided what to get done.  I'm not comfortable that he knew exactly what was wrong with me.  There are tests and other things that should be done to diagnose me, rather than just a brief feel of my upper abdomen.  I found out this through research.  I will go to my PCP on the 19th, and get a second opinion before I jump the gun on surgery.   I left there feeling like maybe only part of the problem was a small hernia.  I know I'm a good money maker for the surgeon so far, but let's not rush to an open surgery.  I have a bit of discomfort in my abdomen right now, but nothing that isn't manageable until I see my PCP.  I honestly want a 2nd opinion though.  He was too quick to rush a diagnosis with no tests and very little physical inspection.

I feel so good today, that is part of my justification. I feel almost "normal" for once.  I walked to pick up my son from school with the baby and it felt good, and that's a mile round-trip. The prospect of me being down for weeks again after surgery does not sit well with me unless I really have too.

Am I crazy or am I justified?

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