Shadowfax with more on the Glenn Beck’s hemorrhoid surgery experience:
Beck’s behavior sounded, to me, like the classic behavior of a drug-seeking patient. Complete with dramatic description of the pain, hysterical behavior, unrealistic expectations, and requirement for massive doses of opioid medications.
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I’ve helped take care of some famous people in my career and I can tell you, I’d rather take care of Joe sixpack every day of the week. I originally though it was cool, but usually its nothing but headaches. They want special treatment and have unrealistic expectations.
I would have to agree with the previous comment, as well as Dr. Kevin’s summation of becks behavior.
I disagree. If you ever have the full surgery like Glenn Beck did, you will also be screaming for “opiods”. The pain is worse than any you have ever had before. I find Glenn’s experience to be a little worse than the average patient, but still pretty much the norm. The Dr. who calls it “drug seeking” is really quite cold. It reminds me of why I don’t get surgery if I can possibly avoid it. The doctors don’t care. They don’t care if you’re in agony.
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