beckyf

I was young and didn't know any better at the time. I looked into it with an attorney a few years later but the statute of limitations was up. I think it was two years.

I was told that heads rolled at the NNMC after this happened. I had gone back twice in the week after delivery and was sent home both times with dx of a UTI, while the whole time I had a 24cm x 14cm abscess in my abdomen and pelvis. I went for my f/u 2 weeks after discharge and was told they had just had a mortality and morbidity conference about me. That's not something you like to hear.

I'm thinking about applying for compensation but not sure if I'd qualify. I had a c-section while on active duty in May, 2000. I was honorably discharge in March, 2001 while pregnant and received care at the Nat'l Naval Medical Center until after delivery. During labor in August, 2001 my previous c-section scar separated. The uterine rupture wasn't discovered until 7 days after delivery and I ended up with peritonitis, sepsis, and nearly died in the NNMC ICU. I have had 7 hernia repair surgeries due to degenerative fascia from the infection and have mesh over pretty much my entire abdomen and pelvis. I also have severe abdominal and pelvic adhesions from the infection. I deal with pain and physical limitations daily. Would they consider the uterine rupture as post discharge so not eligible for compensation? Or would it be considered as related to the previous c-section while on active duty? I'm not sure how all of this works and would like advice as to whether I should submit a claim. I hope this makes sense and thank you for your help! Becky