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Hey guys gotta get something off my chest and would like some opinions on what my options are.
So back in October of 2012 I got a plane ticket to get gyno surgery done by a well known doctor on this board I won't point out names at this point. The procedure was suppose to be a less invasive using a cannula rods and lipo to break the gyno up and suck it out. Well as I had mentioned to the doctor prior to the procedure that I had glandular gyno and wasn't sure if this type of method would work, he assured me this was a new type of procedure and would remove glandular tissue, so I trusted him and went on with the procedure. During the procedure it was clear he could not remove the gland, started getting sloppy, working the area very roughly and eventually gave up, stating I would have to have the traditional surgery to remove the gland, fine sucks but not a huge deal. As I left to go drop off my rental car I felt my chest and it had swollen to three times it's normal size and was bleeding out of the incision hole. We than rushed back to see what the problem was and came to the conclusion that I had a hematoma, was losing too much blood and had to be rushed to the ER. I was than put under and cut open to make sure the bleeding had stopped. I woke up in a hospital room where I had to spend the night it was actually a pretty traumatizing experience and wouldn't wish this on anyone.
Now here in lies the problem I'm left with a 12,000 dollar medical bill. While in the ER the doctor who did the procedure stated that he would take care of everything and pay for the ER visit since he knew it was his mistake, well here I am nearly 6 months later and he will not take any my calls, respond to any of my emails nothing. Am I just royally screwed here or do I have grounds to take legal action against him?
So back in October of 2012 I got a plane ticket to get gyno surgery done by a well known doctor on this board I won't point out names at this point. The procedure was suppose to be a less invasive using a cannula rods and lipo to break the gyno up and suck it out. Well as I had mentioned to the doctor prior to the procedure that I had glandular gyno and wasn't sure if this type of method would work, he assured me this was a new type of procedure and would remove glandular tissue, so I trusted him and went on with the procedure. During the procedure it was clear he could not remove the gland, started getting sloppy, working the area very roughly and eventually gave up, stating I would have to have the traditional surgery to remove the gland, fine sucks but not a huge deal. As I left to go drop off my rental car I felt my chest and it had swollen to three times it's normal size and was bleeding out of the incision hole. We than rushed back to see what the problem was and came to the conclusion that I had a hematoma, was losing too much blood and had to be rushed to the ER. I was than put under and cut open to make sure the bleeding had stopped. I woke up in a hospital room where I had to spend the night it was actually a pretty traumatizing experience and wouldn't wish this on anyone.
Now here in lies the problem I'm left with a 12,000 dollar medical bill. While in the ER the doctor who did the procedure stated that he would take care of everything and pay for the ER visit since he knew it was his mistake, well here I am nearly 6 months later and he will not take any my calls, respond to any of my emails nothing. Am I just royally screwed here or do I have grounds to take legal action against him?