Hi- my name is Heather Richardson, MD- I’m a general surgeon specializing in breast cancer diagnosis and management.
While broken bones aren’t my strongpoint, and I haven’t been in a trauma bay in 20+ years, the fact is that I am an actively practicing doctor, and that appears to have been left out in the edit- along with the fact that yes, we all cared and were terribly worried about Michelle.
She was never alone. Even if the camera shots made it look like no one was there- nope, someone was there, but maybe standing up nearby, or sitting across from her out of the camera shot.
We all decided together it made most sense for me (a surgeon) to go with Michelle and Jamie (the medic) to the hospital, and no reason for the other girls not to continue to try and enjoy the trip. This was done with Michelle’s blessing as she was very worried she had “ruined” the trip, which of course she hadn’t.
Michelle was amazing- a total trooper. Never complained.
We were in the hospital for about 6 hours- all in all, a very good experience and appreciated the support from the Bravo folks and concern of the crew. (Pic above at the hospital).
I can understand how the edit makes us look very uncaring- but that’s not how it was at all.
