Prayers for Staci ~ *Screw's OUT* on 10/30/07 ~ Let the HEALING Begin!

[shais_mom]

well I have the same type of splint on - its just smaller. Doesn't cover my toes and doesn't go quite as far as my knee. So now I have to learn to walk all over again! I was using the part that was passed my toes to balance but now that it isn't there its just my toes...
and the beat goes on....
annnd
on 10-19-07 (day before my beday)
my dad is having hernia surgery at my hospital. My mom is gonna need a vacation!

[anna_66]

Hey, where ya been? Haven't heard from you in a few days so I was beginning to wonder!

[shais_mom]

Hey, where ya been? Haven't heard from you in a few days so I was beginning to wonder!

I'm doing fine-
still crutching- and wheeling around my house.

very little pain -
not supposed to see dr until 23rd.
haven't heard from me?
i emailed you at your yahoo address.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Staci, I just wanted you to know I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Take it easy and get back to your normal self soon. Best wishes to your Dad. You guys have really been through it haven't you?

[shais_mom]

Thanks Terry!
I miss your emails!

[ramanth]

Good to hear you're doing well. Just watch out for tails when you're wheeling around the house.

[shais_mom]

It's been a very very emotional day for me.
When my dad had surgery on Friday I had my xrays taken, I didn't think that the screw looked right, but a few people told me that a little knowledge is dangerous and to not worry and to let the Dr look at the xrays. So today we went to the Dr and I knew from the look on his face that I was right. Either the screw has moved OR it wasn't put in the right place to begin with. (at this point does it really matter?) So after spending most of the day in tears, and now I have a screaming migraine and am exhausted. To make a long story short ( I hope) I am scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon for a 2nd opinion on Friday. I am scheduled on Tuesday the 30th to have the pin removed b/c where it is it will only cause me problems and is doing nothing for the fracture. My fellow co-workers (several of them) think that the fracture is a non union type fracture which is livable. People live with these kind of fractures everyday. I got several hugs and shed a lot of tears while at the hospital. I have talked with the HR dept and they are going to allow me to request a medical leave of abscence for about 3-4 weeks. This means that I will use my remaining sick time, vacation time, and holiday time. Until its gone or I come back to work. They don't want me coming back too soon after the screw removal b/c of infection. This also means that I'll still get my full wages, I'll just have to pay full price for my medical benefits during that time which instead of $90 a month it is $450 a month! But as long as I can keep my job, I'll take it.
So I'm going to find something to eat and curl up with a kitty or two, hopefully to get rid of this migraine.
so please keep the good thoughts coming- I'm gonna need them!!!

THANKS!
http://orthopedics.about.com/od/cast...g/nonunion.htm

[cyber-sibes]

Aw, Staci, I'm so sorry to hear things have gone downhill. You were doing so well! Good thing you got it looked at. that's great about work making arrangements so you can have the time off you need to heal properly.
If I was still in Findlay, I'd drive down & deliver this in person -
(((((HUGS)))))
but I guess this will have to do!
Take care, girlfriend!

[lizbud]

Oh Staci. (((Hugs))) I am so sorry to hear the bad news. While I'm
glad you will have the time to cover expenses, it really sucks that you have to use all of it. (I had a hernia surgery that basically had to be re-done
after 6 weeks trying to heal & used every day I had)

I really hope they can fix you up 100%, and soon.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I had my x rays taken, ... I didn't think that the screw looked right ...

So today we went to the Dr and I knew from the look on his face that I was right.
Either the screw has moved OR it wasn't put in the right place to begin with.

I am scheduled to see an orthopedic surgeon for a 2nd opinion on Friday.

I am scheduled on Tuesday the 30th to have the pin removed
b/c where it is it will only cause me problems and is doing nothing for the fracture.

GOOD GRIEF!!

Do you have any recourse for the failure of the procedures done so far?

Is the 2nd Opinion Doc a truly DIS-interested and independent person?
I'd certainly want to avoid a Doc who either "knows" anyone involved so far;
or who has ties to the Hospital --- get a real 2nd opinion - not a re-hash of the current thinking.

Is Friday to Monday enough time to actually examine all the facts and to verify
that the screw should come out? If anything else needs to be done to the foot,
ONE operation to remove/reposition/fix-it would be better than two procedures.
What IS the "rush" to remove the screw?

How 'bout the Cleveland Clinic - Sports Medicine Group??
They've got some great folks who work on the occasional high-value sporty types ...
you deserve the SAME treatment - ask for it!

SO SORRIE this has turned into a REALLY *bad* dream ...
Purrayers that things start to get Better - SOONLY!!

{{{HUGZ}}}

[Catty1]

OH Staci...

{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

I hope, like Phred suggested, that they could do the two procedures at the same time.

And IF the screw was put in wrong to begin with, I think someone besides you should be paying your full medical while you recuperate!

Aw, hon - cuddle with your kitties, I hope your head feels better (try an antihistamine; if you have been crying a lot the sinuses make your head hurt more).

PRAYERS that all works out fine.

[shais_mom]

GOOD GRIEF!!

Do you have any recourse for the failure of the procedures done so far?

your what hurts?

Is the 2nd Opinion Doc a truly DIS-interested and independent person?

the first doc is a PODIATRIST - the 2nd doc is a ORTHOPEADIC SURGEON. I certainly hope he isn't DISinterested, I'd like him to take an interest in my welfare.

I'd certainly want to avoid a Doc who either "knows" anyone involved so far;
or who has ties to the Hospital --- get a real 2nd opinion - not a re-hash of the current thinking.

well he's known and worked with me for as long as he's been coming to my hospital and I'll trust what he says. We will explain what we found out and ask him what HE thinks needs to be done.

Is Friday to Monday enough time to actually examine all the facts and to verify
that the screw should come out? If anything else needs to be done to the foot,
ONE operation to remove/reposition/fix-it would be better than two procedures.
What IS the "rush" to remove the screw?

Looking at the position of the screw YES it needs to come out - it can only hinder me at this point. One wrong move and it could come thru the skin, now if it were your foot what would you do? The longer the screw is in, the more bone that grows around it so that when it does finally come out- it would take that bone growth with it. Not an ideal situation.

How 'bout the Cleveland Clinic - Sports Medicine Group??
They've got some great folks who work on the occasional high-value sporty types ...
you deserve the SAME treatment - ask for it!

funny this sounds like me telling YOU to find another hospital/dr to treat you and you didn't do it. I am saving 50% off my bill having procedures done at my hospital. And at my hospital is where I'll stay. Thanks.

SO SORRIE this has turned into a REALLY *bad* dream ...
Purrayers that things start to get Better - SOONLY!!

{{{HUGZ}}}

thank you..... your concern is appreciated, and keep in mind that I know these people, work with these people, and have some medical knowledge under my belt. And a mouth that I do know how to use, you ought to know that.....

[Cinder & Smoke]

your what hurts?

Funny, this sounds like me telling YOU to find another hospital/dr to treat you and you didn't do it.

Ooooh-K ... feel free to disregard all those thoughts.

..

[shais_mom]

Ooooh-K ... feel free to disregard all those thoughts.

..

the your what hurts comment is in reference to
I don't understand the wording of the question.
I'm not disregarding anything.
I'm sorry if I sound like a &itch but I've been on an emotional roller coaster today, sorry I can't be nice.
But you have to admit that it is just like deja' vue b/c I kept telling YOU to find other doctors and hospitals, and for whatever reason, you couldn't/wouldn't either.
It's hard to listen to others when the stubborness factor is so strong on both ends....

[krazyaboutkatz]

Staci, I'm sorry to hear that things aren't going well for you. I sure hope that the doctors will be able to help you and that you'll heal up quickly. Please take care. (((HUGS)))