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Sad news.
They would be better off approaching the other consultant though who could gain full access to his medical records to make an objective decision rather than an emotional one.
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Hanky wrote on 05-11-2014 09:42 AM
Saw this on FB. Aren't they dragging their heels over operating because he is really fat or something?
The risk of morbidity in a very overweight person who has already had a stroke is extremely high.
Objectively, he doesn't sound like a suitable candidate for surgery.
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Hanky wrote on 05-11-2014 09:42 AM
Saw this on FB. Aren't they dragging their heels over operating because he is really fat or something?
He is heavy, yes, but the operation his kids want him to have has been done on guys much heavier than him and they've survived. The issue is Basildon Hospital are reluctant to move him for the surgery done at St Thomas because he LIVES in Essex.
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Janie Mac wrote on 05-11-2014 04:31 PM
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Hanky wrote on 05-11-2014 09:42 AM
Saw this on FB. Aren't they dragging their heels over operating because he is really fat or something?
He is heavy, yes, but the operation his kids want him to have has been done on guys much heavier than him and they've survived. The issue is Basildon Hospital are reluctant to move him for the surgery done at St Thomas because he LIVES in Essex.
I've seen the FB posts.
I don't want to speculate wildly, but I can't help but think that there must be more to this than meets the eye. My aunt was recently in Basildon Hospital and had her surgery done in St Thomas'. She also lives in Ongar. For this reason I am certain he is not being refused surgery based solely on where he lives.
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