Re:mastectomy on right breast/ nne

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Hi nne,

I'm not sure if " drive-thru " mastectomies are against the law

everywhere.

I had my mastectomy on 11/22/06 and they wanted me to go home the

same day. I told them, in advance, that I lived alone and had no one

to take care of me. I know the reason for this was because I had no

insurance and was being covered by NHmedicaid (or medicare) I get the

2 confused. But they most certainly wanted me home the same day, but

I wouldn't allow it. I knew my BF could watch me but I felt if

something went wrong I was a 45 minute drive to my hospital.

Nope.....wasn't gonna do it!! Would you??? The whole thing is a

shame! Some women don't have the courage to fight for what is right

for them when it comes to medical attention. This country is messed

up!! I am ALL for socialized medicine. I am not trying to start any

debate here, I am just letting you know what happened to me and how I

feel.

peace................kimmy

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> Wow 5-10 days. Back in 1990 when I had my mastectomy I was in for 2

1/2 days. They were at one time doing what was a called a " drive

through mastectomy " . You went home the same day. But if I remember

right that is against the law now. At least here in Illinois.

> Hugs

> nne

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> Wow they sent you home after one day? Here in Scotland they keep

you in

> the hospital for 5 to 10 days..

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> Are you in the states? What part and is this normal practice over

there?

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