Thanks Tessa for making me feel better about venting and my lawsuit. I've never done anything like a lawsuit before, but I was just so upset when a dr who was a lawyer said my ortho may have caused my rsd. It's been so debilitating both physcially, emotionally and finanacially. I would never have even considered it except I felt that I had to protect my family and others who could have this same thing happen to them. I wouldn't wish rsd on anybody. I don't know if this is the reason my drs are avoiding me or it's just a coincidence and a scheduling problem, but I will take your advice and call them tomorrow and ask straight out. If I have to, I will find another pm dr. Maybe it's for the best anyway because they are upsetting me so much and don't seem to even care.

I am going to call my gastroentrogolist (sp?) tomorrow to set up my GI studies. She wanted me to wait until I'm healed from my gallbladder sugery first and I saw my surgeon today and am feeling better with my upper stomach so I will call her tomorrow. Then I will call my Endo specialist and see what he wants me to do. He will probably want to see me to confirm it's endo I have. I'm pretty sure the endo was growing outside of my uterus prior to my hysterectomy as well as inside. There was alot of it per my dr. If it is endo, do you think they have to remove it surgically again or can they leave it alone since it's apparantly a small amount this time? I would really appreciate it if you could let me know what you think. I hope I don't need more surgery for fear of rsd spread and because I'm having trouble breathing after my last two surgeries. The hospital kept me longer because of my lungs not working properly after surgery. I'm getting so tired of rsd, fibromyalgia, endometerios and surgeries. My mind and body are starting to wear out on me and I don't know how many more times I can go through surgery. It's so hard. I'm sorry I'm venting again. It just seems like I get one thing fixed and then something else happens. I just want a break. Even for a day. I know you have been through so much more. I shouldn't be complaining and it's your birthday and you should be celebrating. You're so nice for taking the time to help make me feel better. And you did make me feel better. Thank you so much for that. I really needed someone to lift my spirits and not feel so alone. And you did that for me. Thanks Tessa. My eyes are starting to water up, but not because I'm sad this time, but because I'm so happy and blessed that I have you as a friend. Now forget about me and go have some more birthday cake. You still have 15 minutes left of your birthday! With loving thoughts, your friend, Renee.