Posted 9/10/2014 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
I did get a call back from the nurse and she told me that I was fine and normal and refused me an earlier appointment then my 6 week follow up. I was not happy with her refusing me an appointment so went to my GP and low and behold I have a blood clot. All my swelling, pain and discoloration was not normal as the nurse stated and was immediately sent for and a ultrasound and when found started on steroids and blood thinners. The surgeons office still refuses follow up care. I am currently still not able to bear full weight because the knee just will not go all the way straight. This experience has been an absolute nightmare and the nurse and office staff are very unprofessional and careless. I am still stuck under this surgeons care until at least 90 days after surgery. I am so frustrated and aggravated that a medical professional can treat patients like they don't matter and get away with it. I do have other issues that are not right in my knee according to my GP but he can not treat or evaluate since I'm under the care of my surgeon. For the record I did check out this surgeon and he has very high star reviews and a came highly recommended. I am now stuck in the loop-hole that is medical care and lack of a doctor doing his job and treating a patient like they should be and getting away with it with no accountability.
I am sorry that this forum is not the place to rant and have not mentioned any names but I am so angry and frustrated that I needed to get this out. I know there are other people who have had to deal with this lack of care from a medical professional and just want to say you are not alone. If you feel that something is not right speak up if you are ignored don't stop and if your GP is one of the few great ones they will take you in and care for you but is limited by the surgeons liability.