Ginnie,
The good news is finally something will be done. You will just have to force yourself to take things easy. Prepare all you can do ahead of time so you will not be tempted to do things that are a no..no. Glad Nan will be there for you.

You will just have to learn to take it easy; you may actually enjoy having a good reason to do so. I know easier said than done. But you can do it. Think of the positive....No Wheelchair for you!!! You will have many Guardian Angels protecting and comforting you. In fact, one of my Guardian Angel's is on the way. If you listen...you will hear the flutter of "wings" .

As always, you are in my prayers.

(Ger)

Your angel is welcome here by me. I will need him. The flutter of wings came by during my sleep I think. I have to settle down a bit, as my stomach won't settle down. I know this surgery is as complicated at the spinal fusions were.
The good part is I will have three weeks to be here with NT to help some other people while I am laid up. Nan gave me some hugs last night and told me not to worry, she will be there for me, to cook, clean and nurse me once again. Oh Lord, am I blessed. she does not let me wallow in a pity party for long. She reminded me once again this morning that this is indeed hope....
Lots to think about Gerry. I am OK, called the stomach doctor, and we will see what he can do about the Gerds. Meds. arn't holding right now. My emotional state makes my stomach act up. I will take a nap later on. It has been an emotional rollar coaster, and someday I hope the ride will stop.
Thanks for caring Gerry. It was a blessing to find you and NT. ginnie

[QUOTE=ginnie;869495]Your angel is welcome here by me. I will need him. The flutter of wings came by during my sleep I think. I have to settle down a bit, as my stomach won't settle down. I know this surgery is as complicated at the spinal fusions were.
The good part is I will have three weeks to be here with NT to help some other people while I am laid up. Nan gave me some hugs last night and told me not to worry, she will be there for me, to cook, clean and nurse me once again. Oh Lord, am I blessed. she does not let me wallow in a pity party for long. She reminded me once again this morning that this is indeed hope....
Lots to think about Gerry. I am OK, called the stomach doctor, and we will see what he can do about the Gerds. Meds. arn't holding right now. My emotional state makes my stomach act up. I will take a nap later on. It has been an emotional rollar coaster, and someday I hope the ride will stop.
Thanks for caring Gerry. It was a blessing to find you and NT. ginnie[/QUOTEO


This is a blessing. And, think of the pampering you will be getting. Give Nan an extra hug for me. If you do as you are told by doctors, etc., the amount of pain will be minimal as time goes on. Be happy, my dear friend.

You had already posted you were going to bed. Sooooo, you are right, you did hear the flutter as you slept.

As always....prayers coming your way,

(Gerry)

The emotions have settled. My anger at the other doc. has not. Why in heavens name if he didn't know what was wrong with me all these 7 years, didn't he send me to someone who could find out? He let me suffer and I don't understand why? This is so far beyond my comprehension, that I am indeed having a few anger issues.
I am tickled at finally getting some answers, but even this new doctor told me he didn't understand the other doctors lack of action. He just shook his head in disbelie This is negelgence(spelling) and out right malpractice. He also wanted this toe joint replaced....BAD as the failure rate is way too hight to justify doing it. So why was he wanting to do that? Gerry I am having some anger issues, and am serioulsy thinking about a lawyer. I have my records. what do you think? I have had 7 years of limping, and terrrible pain, for nothing. Am I wrong to feel so awful about this? ginnie

Too many doctors are just getting patients in an out asap. Not listening to what or caring what is happening to their patients. If this new social med comes in, it will not only be the Medicare/Medicade that the doctors are avoiding; but most of the country will be in the same type of program. We have the countries, Canada, Ireland, Britain to use as examples. Many cannot get in to see a doctor for months. More and more patient assistants, nurse practioners are starting to take place of doctors. It will get worse.

Three years ago, I had bladder prolapse surgery (cystocele). FDA sent warning to doctors about the use of mesh for women. FDA warned the mesh erodes in the vagina and has caused terrible problems and pain. Almost impossible to remove. My doctor, unfortuately, did not heed and I have mesh sling for bladder, mesh for closure of surgery as well. Wiithin weeks, legs swelled, statis dermtatis developed skin of feet, ankles to the knees. PN has gone off the map. My lower abdomen is in such pressure and pain. You know what this doctor told me. "Well you know you are getting older". referring to the swelling Edema. He could care less.

I should do something about LSI as well who just about mutulated my spine. Ginnie; it just goes on and on. Poor Eva is going thru so much because of incompetent medical care. It takes a lot to go thru legal issues. Unfortuately, I am just not up to it. If you can and are willing to find enough doctors who will verify in writing this doctor has been negligent, etc. you might have a case. Many doctors will say things about another doctor; but not willing to sign when it comes to legal action.

One thing, for me anyway, is to let go of some of the anger because it just made me even more distraught and sicker. I pray to overome this because it is I in the long run who pays the price for making myself sick over theses issues.

As always, praying for you.
(Ger)