Surgeon Etiquette

[SusieSunshine 68]

Okay just wondering if your surgeons came and saw you post op. I'm was at a very high end care center. I think the dr. did a great job with the surgery. But afterwards I was in recovery and he was at the desk accross from me. He didn't even come over to see how I was. His partner stopped in the next day as protocol. I just thought it was rude I was laying right there. He could have at least told me things were routine, etc....

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

No, I didn't see my surgeon right after surgery (I was same day surgery and went home), he was operating on other patients. Like a revloving door one out one in... however, after my surgery was over he immediately came out and spoke personally to my family about my surgery while I was in recovery.

I have seen my surgeons in the office post op visits and they are all very friendly and great listners. I wouldn't take it personally, because they were probably doing the same routine. Now, when you go to your post-op visits will make a difference in the world how you feel about your surgeon thereafter...

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I saw mine both right after surgery and the next day. He also spent considerable time reassuring my mom I was ok after surgery. However, I am fully aware of the fact my surgeon is a rare one with a good bedside manner who actually cares about his patients as people rather than just another surgery.

[wildrose1966 396]

Mine looked in on me when I was awake ask me about pain and how I felt, told me that everything went great. I got a call from the head nurse the next day checking up on me, she will be my main point person from here on in, doing fills and appts.

[NWgirl 574]

My surgeon talked to my family after surgery, but I did not see her until my follow up appointment. They are busy people operating on numerous people in a day, so I would not hold it against them.

[blackcadillacs5 62]

I dont remember what happend :/ I know he talked to my gf. Hmm funny.

However Im sorry to hear that they were so inconsiderate in your case...

[SandraO 22]

Thats normal. A surgeon will not see the same day of sx. Unless simething went or is going wrong with you. You might not even see the surgeon the next day if he has a pa. How do i know because i am a surgical rn. Usually if thry sit at the desk they r reviewing charts placing orders or divtating their notes.

[SusieSunshine 68]

Well then I don't feel I was slighted. I honestly wasnt sure. Looking at my tiny scars I could kiss him doesn't hurt he's handsome too!