"Unfortuantely, the surgeon seems to be unconcerned; think he just is not familiar with these situations".


This may be a dumb question, but how on earth can a surgeon, (a reputable surgeon I mean), be unconcerned that you might have a reaction to anything during or after a surgery??

While I haven't had many surgeries, I have had 3 operations and each and every time, someone has gone over my allergies, reactions to anything, etc. etc, questioned me up the kazoo, etc. etc. It got so annoying, that I once I found myself saying "I already answered these questions". Now I can fully understand how thorough these people were.

What has the world come to when you have an obvious concern and the surgeon (or his staff), does not choose to understand, or completely research this problem before you have the surgery.

I do not get it. Maybe, because I live in NYC??? Do we really have that much better medical care than other places?

My god.

I'm sorry to be so gloomy, but Cathie, when I read your posting, I really felt for you. I hope somebody listens to you at your end and helps you out.

And whine away all you want.

Love, Melody