What not to read…
What not to read before undergoing a hysterectomy…
A woman who refused a blood tranfusion died because she chose her faith over life, an inquest heard.
Allison Mallender, a 44-year-old Jehovah’s Witness, had been admitted to hospital for a routine hysterectomy.
After years of severe abdominal pain the mother-of-one was looking forward to surgery and a lifetime without constant pain.
But during the three-hour operation at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield surgeons encountered a series of complications.
Mrs Mallender’s abdominal organs were stuck together following a previous operation and she had begun to bleed heavily…
Yikes! No offense meant, but I fully intend to accept blood products if required. The ‘organs were stuck together” part is scary to read because those most probably were adhesions, which is what I have. They can cause a lot of pain and I really can’t find a lot of information on them. Tylenol #3 is my new best friend…
That is scary to read. I’m glad Tylenol #3 works for your pain. I had several nasty interactions with codeine and morphine before I realized I’m allergic. Yuck.