I just wanted to add to this very informative thread --thanks for the legal info--which I am not promoting either other than a way of stopping the bad doctors...... but just to add that even Dr. Brantigan who several here like has to RE=DO his own surgeries. Just want to be sure folks understand you right. That even the surgeon who several here seem to like has done many RE-DOs on his own surgeries. That is the nature of the beast with these. I'm glad you are better BetterToser--and I hope you stay that way. The more surgeries one has--the worse I have always seen and heard about it. Tho maybe sometimes one gets lucky.
I saw a doctor today--yes, on Sat, who told me my situation is the WORST surgical Case he had EVER seen. He told me TOO much of my Neck was removed and there is nothing now to protect the important neck structures. I told him I'm still getting worse and he said that is because I haven't gone down as far as the injury is going to take me yet. God forbid---how far that is--but I think I know. He was very blunt--and then he told me to try to stay hopeful. I knew he was just trying to be kind. If anyone wants to help me write to OPRAH I would appreciate it. I'd like to go on as the woman with "half a neck". I figure with some name like that she might be interested--and it is TRUE. I could raise the awareness of TOS and maybe get a special mechanical air bed from some kind donor and maybe even find some clinic to extend my life. But, mostly to raise the awareness of this condition and the CARE that must be taken if treating it surgically. Anyone able to help me send a request with my website link would be appreciated greatly?? www.sonic.net/bjj Thank you. Triste