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

[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]

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

[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....

[shais_mom]

Saw the dr today. Got the Bandage changed. Incision looks good.
No pain -
STILL wants me off it for 6 weeks. Pretty adamant about it.
But I told him I intend to go back to work in 4 weeks (from Surgery date) with restrictions. Which means wherever I'll be I'll be crutching or wheeling my way around the hospital.
I just can't believe this is STILL going on....

[Cinder & Smoke]

Saw the Doc today.
* Got the Bandage changed.
* Incision looks good.
* No pain -

STILL wants me off it for 6 weeks.
* Pretty adamant about it.
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But I told him I intend to go back to work in 4 weeks ...

Wanna take *bets* on who wins this argument?

A Crutchin she did go ...
A Crutchin she did go ...
Hi-Ho and Merrie-O ...
A Crutchin she Did GOooooo!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Take it from an old lady of experience, Staci. Don't overdo it!! If the doc says 6 weeks, take it. Going back to work always seems okay in your head until you get there. After you're there, it turns into you trying to do more and more and more so your co-workers won't have such a heavy load. I know that's the way I am and I end up regretting it. Take it easy and feel better!! You don't want to re-injure the foot.

[shais_mom]

Stitches out on Tuesday. Still on crutches for another month.
Going back to work with restrictions on the 26th. Which means that they couldn't find any place for me in the rest of the hospital but my department agreed to be able to use me. I originally had thought I would be working day shift but I'll actually be working 3-7pm everyday, and a health fair on a Saturday. I don't care I'll take it! the 4 hours will help me transition into working full days I think - I've been off so long I am sure I'll be worn out going back to work!!
So that's my update!

[cyber-sibes]

It's so good to hear that the pain is going away, yeah! This really turned into quite an ordeal. Still sending you lots of prayers & healing vibes ...a big ole belly rub for the BRD!