Stolen Memories

Misdiagnosis of An Aortic Dissection
Jackie Kaley
August 14, 1950-January 28, 2003


Two days before my 21st birthday my mom was killed. Killed by the people I thought would save her. The hospital. They told her that she kinda had a heart attack. She laid in that hospital bed from January 26, 2003 till January 28th, 2003 when she suddenly couldn't' breath and died right in front of my dads face.

She was walking in the mall looking for a birthday present for me and felt a sudden pain in her chest. She came home and my dad and brothers took her to the emergency room. I talked to her the day before she died and all I can remember is that she told me she was scared and I told her not to be.

I can't help but blame myself for her looking for a present for me, but I know she would hate for me to think that way. All I want everyone to know is that doctors don't always know what is going on. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GREAT DOCTOR.

THIS HAS RUINED MY FAMILY'S LIFE. NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AND IT IS ALL BECAUSE OF THE HOSPITAL TELLING HER SHE HAD A HEART ATTACK WHEN SHE ACTUALLY HAD AN AORTIC DISSECTION!! DAMN THEM - THEY WILL PAY

I LOVE YOU MOM,EVERYDAY CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

Discussion, comments, or questions: Danielle Kaley


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