Since we are talking about hospitals, can a jw go to a religious hospital? They are mostly named after saints,such as here ther is a St Lukes , etc.
JWS IN HOSPITAL
by badboy 11 Replies latest jw friends
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Jahna
When I delivered my first son I had a large amount of bleeding, I believe the doctors wanted to transfuse me, but being a witness I refused. Interestingly they asked in a round about way. After my refusal a surgeon was called in ?stat? and did some major repair work on me, to stem the bleeding. I to this day wonder if this would have been done if I accepted blood. Afterwards I was extremely pale from the loss of blood, and I know my blood count was lower then the lady next to me having a transfusion (which btw one nurse stopped prematurely because of issues with the machinery again making me wonder about the necessity.) I did not stay any longer in the hospital then anyone else, I was sent home and I did my best to build up my iron count. While I was sheet white for several weeks, I am still here.
My grandfather many years ago had cancer surgery and refused blood, the doctors were amazed at the speed of his recovery minus the blood. It was faster and better then those who took the transfusion. The doctors at the time did not want to operate because of his stand, said it was to high a risk.
I honestly believe that blood is used as a cure all, though today, hospitals are taking a second look at the un necessary use of this product. I believe honestly that the Witnesses were part of this second look as they willingly became the guinea pigs.
Jahna