DP Daily Prompts: Second Opinion
What are some( or one) of the things about which you usually you usually don’t trust your own judgement, and need someone else’s confirmation?
I consider second opinion a very valuable thing it gives us hope. A while ago my husband was recommended to see a cardiologist about his heart condition. we do have cardiologists in our city. They were too busy and didn’t really care about my husband.
My husband made inquiries and was told to go to London, Ontario, Canada, to see a well-known cardiologist there.
Without wasting any time we went to London, Ontario, the cardiologist was a very kind man, he made arrangements to see a cardiac surgeon who worked in the same hospital. The surgeon we met was the most pessimistic physician I’ve ever met. His immediate response was, “If I take you to the Operating Room, you’d be dead, and I’d have to talk to your wife, I cannot take your case.” his demeanor, the way he talked was enough to let us know it is hopeless.
We went back to the cardiologist who was sympathetic, he advised my husband to go to the Cleveland clinic and get a second opinion, ‘they never give up’ he said. We could see light at the end of the tunnel, my husband hesitated for a moment, it was expensive, should he go through it, what if it doesn’t work out. I told him the money he talked about is what he earned, why should he hesitate to spend it for his health.
We went to the Cleveland clinic, hoping the doctor there would not turn us back. After going through my husband’s chart he said, “It’s not going to be a walk in the park”, he was willing to try.
My husband was booked for surgery immediately, the day of surgery I was scared, I stayed quiet, I didn’t want the other family members to lose hope. It took several hours, we were the last family called by the physician, he said it went well,but they needed 72 hours to finally tell us that he’d be okay.
This was one wise decision my husband and I took, it worked out for us, to me second opinion is very important!
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a wonderful story…thanks for sharing. Never lose hope. I just met a lady who had been paralysed for 10 years and recovered. Intense meditation finally helped her. I still find it hard to believe, but it’s right there.
Miracles do happen and we’re always surprised,we do forget the power God has.
Dear Ranu,
Thank you for sharing this story of your husband. Second opinions are valuable, as no one is infallible.
All good wishes,
robert
Yes it was crucial for us to get another opinion.We were glad we did.Thank you for your comment Robert.