
Originally Posted by
titaniumed
My surgeon woke me up for 10 seconds (between surgeries) to get permission to continue on to the 2nd surgery. (By Law) This only proved that the jaw worked, not the toes. (Smiley face)
Nope, no such law (then or now). The only reason they'd wake a patient up for permission is if they either didn't know they'd stage the surgery, or they forgot to get permission prior to anesthesia.
Last edited by LindaRacine; 11-12-2021 at 01:55 PM.
Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation