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Excited and Have Alot of Questions.... -Stockton, CA

UPDATED FROM Renata H., Stockton
1 year post

Canceled

$9,000
I honestly don't know where to begin. I had an appointment with another surgeon this morning that would have taken me a very long driving time to get to, and when I was halfway there his office called and canceled. Kenny says not to take it personally but how else can I look at it? First they wouldn't schedule me and then when they finally do they cancel! Call me paranoid but I honestly feel in my heart it's because no one wants to take over what Dr. Williams did. They don't want to assume responsibility for his [RS bleep] up. Sorry but I'm hurt and angry. What now Lord??? What now????

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Steven H. Williams, MD

Steven H. Williams, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Did they say why they cancelled the appointment? There definitely are doctors who will not revise someone else's work but there are those who will. When you speak to them, try not to get emotional, or share the baggage that you are bringing with you. Just talk matter of factly and professionally. Good luck, you have been through so much.
You may be better off going to a teaching hospital plastic surgery program versus a private plastic surgeon. See if UCSF has such a program.
I just read your entire story. I'm so sorry for what you've been through. Is your housing, etc now stable? I hope so. I echo the above thoughts about teaching hospitals. That may be a really good idea as you'll have multiple pairs of eyes and multiple brains working on your case. I know it's a ways away, but UC Davis also has a wonderful teaching hospital if UCSF can't gt you in. Best of luck to you, and I hope 2015 brings you health, stability and happiness, as 2014 was clearly not your year.
Thank you so very much. As for my housing no its not. I'm only allowed to be on my leg for 15 minutes at most and that is not nearly sufficient time when you work with kids... thank u for ur kids words
I'm so sorry. I hope you've applied for medical disability. You can always go off it again when and if you can work. It's help with housing $ as well. Best wishes to you.
I have exhausted my disability benefits. So I can no longer receive them.i just have to keep having faith that God will and is going to see me through. It isn't easy at all... tired of being in pain.. however I now have an understanding when ppl say how pain can cause u to do things you normally would think to be extreme..Just want the pain to stop
I understand as I too deal with chronic pain that is often uncontrolled. I understand those feelings and sympathize. That's why I asked about disability - I meant the state kind rather than short term or long term work disability. I don't know if this is allowed to be said here, but I hopeyou have an attorney. Not necessarily just to review what happened with the surgery and lack of aftercare, but also to review your job situation. Depending on the size of the company and what paperwork you filed, you may have a wrongful termination case which could give you back pay and benefits. Best of luck to you on Friday.
Hi I read most of your blog and I just want to know how you are doing. I have a medial thigh lift and tummy tuck sched for next Monday. It pains me and worries me to read what has happened to you. I pray that you are doing well.... And please keep the FAITH... GOD IS SO GOOD! Even in times when we are down HE is WATCHING OVER US... I pray you are doing well... let me know
Does this mean canx as in not able to reschedule? What was this surgeon going to be doing? Hope you can reschedule or find a different one.... :)
UPDATED FROM Renata H., Stockton
11 months post

Fired

just found out that my PS was fired from his job where he did surgery on me. a part of me wants to jump up and down and be so happy but then there's another part of me that worries if he's not there he's someplace else doing the same thing to somebody else. I don't rejoice in anyone's calamity but getting fired is the least they could have done to him. there wasn't an attorney around that would take the case no matter how clear cut it seemed. He knows in his heart what he did to me is wrong and he has to answer to God. So I'm about to have another surgery and get this totally revised and God is going to be with me and everything will be fine I have to think this way because if I don't I'll lose my damn mind

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Not..."I'll have to get through this..." Because guess what-? ...You're already getting through this :) Life probably won't look like it did pre-op...but it can look pretty damn good :) You're still in my prayers. All the time. Lydia x
Karma is a b*tch Dr Williams muhahaha
Please tell me that you're suing him for every penny he's got.... that's exactly what I would do in your case. I read your entire story and I'm sooo sorry about what you're going though!
omg i didn't realize how much trauma you went through. i am glad your doing better!!
I'm better than what I was but still in a lot of pain and facing more surgeries. He's lost his job but no attorney would touch it because there's a $250,000 limit on law suits like these. So basically he can [RS bleep] up someone's life or even kill them and all its worth is 250,000. Isn't that great? ?
$250,000 is still a lot of money! I don't understand why they wouldn't persue it. If nothing else a lawyer could send a demand letter and see what kind of response you get. I hope you are doing better. Keep us updated on the revised/corrective surgery and how you are.
Unfortunately, med mal cases take 3-5 years to settle, generally. And cost huge bucks to prosecute... Time, paperwork, costs of expert witnesses testimonies. It's insane and unfair. After all is deducted for costs to prosecute, the remainder is split between the firm and the client. In a case like this, it could take all the award just in costs. It totally sucks. Renata- you should submit a claim to his med mal insurance carrier. It'd be an insultingly low amount awarded, but possibly better than nothing. Miss you, girl!
Or instead of suing him for 1 particular thing, pick the whole case apart and sue for the max amount for each thing individually. It would be worth a try.
I have never heard of a $250,000 cap on a med mal lawsuit but that could vary by state. There was a case that I read recently about a bariatric surgery patient whose artery was cut in his leg and he suffered long term damage. He has a lawyer representing him. When I read your case it reminded me of his case.
Why would no one take your case? You seem to have a very serious and debilitating injury.
I am just as confused as you are. I thought it was an open and shut case.
have you called your state bar association?
UPDATED FROM Renata H., Stockton
10 months post

Pain, swelling, and more pain...

Why is it when you are trying to explain your situation to an on call doctor they look at you like you are a dope fiend and are just using them to attempt to get narcotics??? My leg has been hurting like someone stabbed me with a knife and twisted it... the veins are bulging and throbbing. However when I made a call to my doctors office in the hopes of who ever was on call could access my file and help me, I managed to reach my PCP's partner. When I explained to him all that I have been through and what I am facing, which I hate doing, he said " Oh wow you have been through alot... sounds like you are critical.... and you need to go to the emergency room right now.. go right now... because you sound like you are in a very critical situation. WTH????? I asked him could he please get in touch with my PCP and please ask her to tell him what to do... he fuccen laughed and said, Okay Ms. Heisser... you go straight to e.r. okay... bye bye...

I cannot wait to see him tomorrow when I go into the office.!! If I was trying to get over I wouldn't have called. I would have gone to the e.r. Also, I sure as hell wouldn't tell you to call my PCP and discuss my case.... Yea Yea I know... there are people out there that do what they can for drugs.. but damn I have been in pain forever... and yet I get penalized for being honest and forthcoming..!!! [RS bleep] it!

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I just sat and read this entire post start to finish. No words just wow. I will be thinking of you.
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