Hospital, Cruddy News...

Hospital, Cruddy News...
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I really don't like hospitals.

My sister almost died in one when I was 17. It was awful. She was there for a full month and in a coma for almost all of it. She came out ok in the end but it was the worst experience I had ever been through at the time.

Not long after that my mother in law got put into the hospital and had to have a triple bypass. More rough stuff. Luckily she made it out fine too, other than dietary restrictions.

I was next, with the twins. We were all having separate issues. After a couple of weeks they induced labor and they were born prematurely.

Matthew was in the ICU for several days with breathing problems but Moira was fine from birth. Matthew gave us several scares but you would never know it nowadays!

There's been a few others mixed in there as well....

Now my father in law is in there. He had part of his colon removed.

Unfortunately, at this point, we believe he has permanent kidney problems.

It was preventable. That's what's even more upsetting.

He was given a Bowel prep agent two times. Once was for the colonoscopy. The next time was before the surgery.

The problem is that he is 70. They gave him a Concentrated phosphate solution both times.

These can cause renal failure. This is what is happening to my father in law. Crystals form in the kidneys and permanently damage them.

So now he's having dialysis every couple of days.

He went in to have part of his colon removed and is now suffering from renal failure.

It's horrible. They've known the risks of this for going on 3 years now, but the Dr. gave it to him anyway.

So avoidable!

My father in law is not feeling well, obviously. My hubby is worried about him. We were both in tears leaving today. I like to be hopeful typically.

I say don't worry until you have something "real" to worry about, at this point it seems very likely it's a permanent thing.

Which means lifelong weekly dialysis treatments, not to mention a reduced life expectancy.

It's frustrating when you realize how avoidable this was!!!!! The use of one cleanser over this one. IMO they shouldn't even be using products that can do that kind of damage on ANYONE.

Here's an article that explains it more, if you are in the age range or know family that is- please let them know.

pharmacypracticenews.com/index.asp?section_id=50&show...