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

[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]

well I went to the second opinion today and confirmed what I thought. I'm just going to have the screw taken out and let it heal on its own if it ever does. I'll be put in the walking boot for a few weeks and then back to the regular routine. (weight bearing promotes bone growth)

[kimlovescats]

Staci, I'm sorry you are having so much trouble with your foot! I fractured mine in 2 places a few years ago. My regular doctor totally missed the fractures. It was 3 or 4 months before he found the first one, then he referred me to a foot doctor! He discovered a 2nd fracture and put me in a full cast for 6 weeks. This was after I had worn a boot for several months already! Anyway, after the cast came off, into another boot. Still in pain! Long story short, I had a bone fragment floating around in there and had to have surgery. Another 6 weeks on crutches again! In all it was a year long event. I didn't think I would ever be able to walk again without a limp!

I hope that you can get your foot taken care of soon!!!

Hugs,
Kim

[Cinder & Smoke]

WHEN is a secret ... but sometime Today, Tuesday, October 29, 2007 -
Our Miz Staci is going to get picked up by Mom and delivered to the Hospital in Upper Sandy ...

Doc will remover the Screw from her footsie and put a new Zipper in;
then prolly do a wrap job over a splint.

When she recovers from the knock-out cocktail ...
Mom/Bus Driver/Head Nurse will haul The Patient and the BRD (Big Red dawg)
off to the M&M Recovery Center & Mouse Sanctuary till Wednesday.

Wednesday the Bus Driver will load BOTH "Patients" (Staci AND Dad) + BRD in da Bus and
head north to the Remote Recovery Cabin inna Woods in Michigan.
NO Phone - NO Internet - "spotty" cell phone reception --- Peace & Quiet!

Return south to civilization will be sometime over the weekend.

Sooooo ... say a few PT Purrayers for a successful De-Screwing;
and a comfortable (mouse-free) stay in the Cabin!

{{{HUGS}}}

[shais_mom]

930 is surgery time I have to be there @ 630

I'll try to post a coherant update afterward when we stop to get my dog.

THANKS for the prayers and good thoughts!
it wouldn't be a secret if you checked your email! he he he

[zippy-kat]

Guess this means we can't kid you about having a screw loose anymore, huh?

Good luck m'dear! Hugs and prayers across the miles!

[RobiLee]

I'll be thinking about you today, Staci.

Love ya!

[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)))

[anna_66]

Oh man, this REALLY sucks Staci I can't imagine how your feeling right now. I wish I could be there to give you a great BIG (((HUG))), hope this works for now

I'll give you a call later, k?
Love ya
Anna

[4 Dog Mother]

I'm so sorry Staci, that you have to go through more surgery etc. I know how upset you had to be when you got the news. If it would make you feel better, I could send my grandkids over or a couple of dogs over. With all the commotion, you won't have time to think about what has to happen but I can't promise that the noise won't make the headache come back!

[Daisy and Delilah]

This really stinks, Staci. What a horrible thing to have to go through. I hope you get some relief soon and the new surgery works miracles.

I would be emotional too And......seriously depressed

Get better!!!!! {{{{{HUGS}}}}}