question

Did anyone make out some sort of living ill in the event something went wrong during the surgery?

Just  wondering and if so how did you go about it

thanks

I already had one and gave my husband proxy to make medical decisions on my behalf.   On 9/11/01 I was rushed in for an emergency hysterectomy and needed 11 units of blood.  I was in really bad shape plus I had cancer.  I had gotten the papers from the hospital about 2 weeks prior and I filled out who I wanted in charge and any special instructions.  I was very clear with my husband what I wanted and did not want.  The papers needed to be signed by witnesses and I had my father sign them.

I wanted to take the burden off my husband should he be put in a position to decide what I would want.   I also wanted to make sure my family knew what my wishes were so no one could argue with him or make him feel guilty.  

I hated filling out those papers, felt very morbin but I'm glad that we did.  We keep a copy in our safe deposit box and one at home.  My husband filled out papers at the same time as I did. 

Hello.  My surgeon asks this of all his patients.  I didn't have one, but was able to find "fill-in-the blank" style forms on-line.  In the state of RI, you only have to have two witnesses sign them vs. other states that like for a notary to sign off.
~ Sandy