A transplant patient performed a DIY procedure to remove her own surgical staples after watching a video on YouTube.
The woman, who had been given a new pancreas, took matters into her own hands on Monday.
She claims she was forced to carry out the procedure, which should be performed by a trained medic, because her GP said she would have to wait weeks for an appointment.
Surgeons reportedly told the woman her staples would need to be removed on Sunday.
But she claims when she called the Caversham Practice in Kentish Town, North London, staff informed her the five-minute procedure could not be carried out until next week.
The patient, who asked to remain anonymous, has suffered years of medical complications having been diagnosed with type one diabetes.
She said she felt as though she had 'no other choice', deciding on Monday to take the drastic step to turn to the internet for guidance.
Medical experts advise that patients should not remove staples at home, and should seek expert help.
The woman, who had been given a new pancreas, took matters into her own hands on Monday.
She claims she was forced to carry out the procedure, which should be performed by a trained medic, because her GP said she would have to wait weeks for an appointment.
Surgeons reportedly told the woman her staples would need to be removed on Sunday.
But she claims when she called the Caversham Practice in Kentish Town, North London, staff informed her the five-minute procedure could not be carried out until next week.
The patient, who asked to remain anonymous, has suffered years of medical complications having been diagnosed with type one diabetes.
She said she felt as though she had 'no other choice', deciding on Monday to take the drastic step to turn to the internet for guidance.
Medical experts advise that patients should not remove staples at home, and should seek expert help.
source: Daily Mail
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