By knee pain - 09/12/2013 19:17 - United States

Today, I woke up in my hospital bed after having knee surgery, on the wrong knee. FML
I agree, your life sucks 73 098
You deserved it 4 034

Same thing different taste

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One of the few times I would actually suggest suing. I have heard stories of people drawing arrows and notes on themselves to ensure the surgeons work on the correct limb.

AngelLovesDerby 10

OMG! I would kill!!!! So sorry to hear OP!!

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Well that's definitely a malpractice lawsuit. Sorry to hear you have to go through that though. Hope both knees end up having a speedy recovery.

One jackass of a doctor does not condemn the entire medical system. The medical system in the U.S.is the best in the world overall.

you knee'd to find a new doctor. it was probably a joint decision which one to operate on.

doglover100 28

if that happened to me I would have hit the doctor over the head with his degree

Oh my god I'm so sorry! That's so awful, as everyone else has said definitely sue especially since you're in the US. I hope knee you got surgery on is ok and hope one you needed it on will be ok soon that person should not work in the medical profession

Sadly this is a bit common. Or having surgical tools left behind inside you.

Definitely gross negligence on the staff's part. ALL surgeries, no matter how minor are all supposed to have a 'Time Out' to ensure they are operating on the correct site. Not only could you sue the doctor but also all staff that was in the room at the time.

Well that does suck., but DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY YOU GET WHEN THEY MESS UP A SURGERY?!