Spasticity

...and these deprivations and errors happen in facilities that advertise as being “world class” leaders in their field. There is a macabre element juxtaposed over the know-it-all medical “efficiency”. All the while, we are being judged on how “compliant” our conduct is.

We naturally acquiesce to those in authority. Hitler couldn’t have killed millions of Jews by himself. It took thousands of beguiled people to slavishly obey his commands. That’s what led to the cruel suffering and deaths of millions of people. It is assumed that people giving orders have a higher social status than people receiving orders. We are conditioned to accept authority. In a hospital situation, we rely on the expertise of doctors. Obedience occurs when we trust those whose knowledge of medicine is superior to ours. A good consultant will share ideas with patients. Through mutual dialogue they will arrive at a course of treatment. This is the way it should be done. You should not have to be slavishly obedient just because somebody has a greater knowledge than yourself. People obey orders to receive a reward or because they want to avoid negative consequences of disobeying. This can lead to abuse by people in authority. This is particularly evident in hospital. Patients don’t want to offend those in authority, fearing that it could impact negatively on their treatment. They become entrapped, compelled to obey even when they think they are being unjustly victimised. It is a psychological minefield.

Just got out of surgery, all went well. Apparently I tore 2 sutures with caused the pump to flip 30+ times causing it to kink

Ronbo130, hi there. I think you are so smart to begin reducing those meds. I quit taking baclofen after I researched it. I have clonus (strong, rhythmic kicking) in my left leg which is a stump, so the baclofen used to slow that down. But I do sympathize with those who have to choose between taking baclofen and being able to walk. Welcome here. Nice to meet you.