We are travelling to Beijing tomorrow to get a THIRD opinion on Bo’s condition. So far, 2 doctors have recommended surgery, but the level of care here during a holiday is well below what we are used to in the States. I definitely don’t want anybody cutting into my babe unless it is absolutely necessary. And to give you an example of what we have been dealing with:
Me: (through a translator) Is the American doctor here today? I would like to talk to someone who speaks English so I can understand EXACTLY why surgery is necessary.
Doc: No, he’s not here today.
Me: When will he be back? Can we call him in?
Doc: If you want to talk to an American doctor, you should go back to America.
Nice. So we are off to Beijing United Hospital, where we can talk to a Western trained Doc and also a surgeon who speaks English. I’ll post updates as we have them.
I always thought we’d be climbing the Great Wall on our first visit to Beijing. I wonder if we can fit that into our schedule…
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January 28, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Joanna
Praying for you and Bo. Happy Birthday sweet Friend!!!!!
January 28, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Brad
It looks like to me that you are climbing the Great Wall of China, just trying to get something done….and I don’t think that doc that told you if you wanted american doctor, go to america, would have made it in american medicine, except to star as co=host on House. So much for bedside manners.
January 28, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Laura Denham
Our prayers are with you both sweet girl.
January 28, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Lynn
Try not to handle any live ducks while you are in the big city. I hear they can give you a wicked case of the sniffles.