A newlywed couple from Baton Rouge, Louisiana experienced what is described as a "medical nightmare" aboard the Norwegian Pearl during a recent cruise to the Caribbean. WWL- TV and the New Orleans Advocate in Louisiana report that NCL passenger Brant Aymond was injured during a paddle board accident while the Pearl stopped in Roatan. A piece of coral sliced both of his feet which required medical treatment on the cruise ship. The couple had purchased insurance which covered the shipboard medical care, but NCL still charged them $2,000 upfront. The ship doctor, identified as Dr. Gomez from Mexico, stiched up Mr. Aymond's feet. The ship doctor reportedly missed that he suffered a severed tendon in the accident. As it turned out, Dr. Gomez reportedly also left two pieces of coral sewn inside Mr. Aymond's foot, according to emergency room physicians back in Baton Rouge who performed emergency surgery to avoid possible amputation. …
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