A conversation with my insurance dictated GP...
Me: So I might have had coagulated blood accidentally injected into me during a UVBI treatment.
Him: That's not good.
Me: No. We think Magnesium might have been confused for Heparin. Should I get a ultrasound?
Him: Hmmm. Blood clots that go through the arm dissolve pretty rapidly. Plus, there's a filter on the trap to prevent that. When did it happen?
Me: Monday.
Him: Any symptoms: shortness of breath, arm swelling, etc?
Me: No.
Him: I wouldn't worry. If you had a clot, you'd know it by now.
Me: Phfeww...
Altered Today: Back to GU and other business as usual.
PS Heard from favorite Doc's office yesterday (a couple of times). Sounds like Snoogs is in deep do-do from the mix up...which is sad, but probably necessary. Hope this will help her and everyone involved tighten up procedures so this never happens again. As for me, I know I'll be a lot more involved with what goes into my body in the future.
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YAY for second opinions!
Posted by: Melissa | 10/28/2011 at 05:04 PM