Doctors Can’t Fix Everything

Some problems can't be fixed with medicines and procedures

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[daniellek]

I was actually this patient, almost died from acute liver failure. But I’m two years sober now and so happy I never have to feel like that again!

[animatedaboutlife]

"Why do you have this alcohol Ankle monitor?"
"....because I have it..."

I laughed so hard. But that's been me in the past. I've been sober now for 3 years and 9 months. Will be 4 years on October 2nd. I'm so glad I was able to get sober and let go of my resentments. I never wanted to stop drinking and never thought I would get even one day sober but I had to get the scram bracelet and it saved my life and I am so grateful.

[astra]

It's cool seeing all the comments saying how many years people have with their sobriety. That's a HARD accomplishment, so biggest kudos to all of you!
And from one who knows, even if you stumble, please never give up trying. You are WORTH IT, so never quit trying (and don't kick yourself for the hiccups... you're only human, y'all). ❤

[discogoth]

I’m an optician and we get these as well. When I first started, a guy comes in after having his glasses for a couple months, because the lenses were fucked up and we have a free replacement policy if the lenses become damaged in under 6 months. And the lenses were a MESS. Scratched up, coatings coming off, hinges all full of gunk… it was insane. So I’m like, “I’m happy to replace these for you! But just out of curiosity, what exactly happened? I’ve never seen damage like this…” and he says “nothing! Just normal wear and tear, I’m very unhappy with these!” And I’m like “… um… there’s no way this is normal wear and tear…“ so I ask, “okay, fine, how are you cleaning them and how do you store them when you’re not wearing them?” and he explains he just throws them in his backpack when he’s not wearing them and cleans them “in the shower and then I’ll just dry them off with my towel when I get out, like the rest of my body”. And I explain that’s 100% the reason, so he needs to use a case or sleeve to store them and a lens cloth and lens cleaner, not a regular towel and definitely not a hot shower and whatever $1 3-in-1 nonsense he uses on his body (and also, do not wear your glasses into the shower ffs, there’s no way you’re washing your face and hair well enough if you’re wearing your glasses, but unfortunately we don’t have time to fix his personal hygiene too). He says he’s lazy and won’t stop cleaning his glasses that way, so I tell him he’s just going to have to budget for new glasses 3x a year then 🤷🤡

[littlebrownjug]

I am not a drinker, smoker, anything. I got diagnosed with liver disease. I was in hospital for a few days. Still sick but gopefully getting better.

[tinaperez]

Ah...the defensiveness! Right outta the gate!

[masaakunokouchi]

Even some
medical issues, we cant fix

[AL-bvjt]

I knew a guy like this. He wouldn't listen when doctors told him that he needed to stop drinking. He claimed that they just didn't know what they were doing and that not drinking wouldn't help him. He also admitted that he was an alcoholic. He died in April.

[thenadie]

Sounds like a social work consult...ya knowwww?

[sweets]

My husband was drinking 191 proof alcohol daily, he was hiding it fairly well. He became extremely sick, severe back & abdominal pain. We finally went to the ER, he told them everything. We sat in the ER over night, they finally got him a room. Once we got to the room he started acting really strange, the doctor told me it was alcohol withdrawal. I went home to sleep for a few fours. Within 3 hours he was in the ICU and they diagnosed him with Acute necrotizing pancreatitis. He was not himself, he was trying to get out of bed, swinging at people. They finally intibated him (he's a big guy) they had a hard time keeping him comfortable and asleep. He was 39 they told me he wouldn't live. I told them you wanna bet. I stayed at his side 24/7. Talked to him, did his care, kept his legs moving. He would hear me & follow my commands only. He ended up with hospital acquired pneumonia from the vent. That's what almost killed him was the pneumonia. They pulled the tube the day other doctors wanted to trach him. He woke up, took off the non rebrearher and kissed me apologized and asked when can we go home. 4 sober years later. We still visit those doctors and nurses.

[tinaperez]

"Good morning, sir!" "Hey." 😹

[Abcdefgfedcb]

Surgery 🤣🤣🤣 “thank you for the interesting consult” as he backs away

[Monika-mbjh]

As a nurse it’s honestly been really exhausting with all the ETOH/COWS/cirrhosis patients we’re getting recently. They’re almost always emotionally abusive & rude to staff, very entitled. And refuse to take any blame for anything, always shift it to someone else. We’re trying to keep them safe during intense withdrawals while stretched thin, trying to be helpful and polite even while getting berated all day. It gets taxing after a while.

[spamham]

Can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped or doesn’t see that they need help. It sounds harsh but unless they want to change all you are doing is trying to control them which isn’t helpful in the long run

[Starship]

Thanks for posting. Your videos make me laugh. They are so real!!

[CallieMasters]

Well that got dark real fast.
Like real, real fast.

[slc]

Had this man as a patient. Took his wife and friends 1 week and the patient crashing, getting put on a ventilator, and needing enough sedation medication to kill 3 elephants to find out he was alcoholic. Nobody wanted to tell us even after they were asked like 15 times for them to finally let us know he was an alcoholic. They were Muslim and afraid to let us know because his parents were extremely strict about avoiding alcohol. Most of his problems could have been avoided had we known. Could have started him on medication to help with withdrawal symptoms.

[WhiteHazee]

Im sober for 10 months now. It sad to see someone so defensif. But im sure im not the only patient who are very thankful for all the good cares.

[MamaWheelz]

I'd still explore the "I think my wife is trying to kill me" comment 😳

[kittymervine]

having a very bad liver, for years and years...and it's something that runs in the family. I grew up with non drinking parents just to not encourage something they knew was an issue for the family. So, several in the family have had transplants. Done well, it's not easy, but we are all super grateful for everyone in the medical community that gets them through the transplants. But we get stories of how nice it is to have someone that does not seem to think this means they can "Drink, but I'll not drink too much!". Nope, not everyone that needs liver help, drink. And we cooperate to keep our disease under control as much as possible until we're ready for a transplant if needed. And it's not a "Cure". I wish everyone no matter what the cause could get a transplant when needed, but they are so precious, don't drink above all else.