Need some good thoughts

[WindChime]

The Dr. didn't raelly have any answers because for some reason the hospital didn't sent her a copy of the test.                            I go to the Nuerosurgon on August 6 to see what the results are.

[WindChime]

Went to the Neurosurgeon today for my test results. I have to have surgery on my L4-5. They are doing a Right Microhemilumbar Laminectomy and Diskectomy. I don't have a surgery date yet, but the said once I have surgery it will take 6-8 weeks for recovery. This surgery is mostly to help with the numbness & tingeling sensation I'm haveing.  The back pain they are going to work on after with P.T.  while I'm healing.

[WindChime]

Well I got a call from the Dr's Finacing Department .
They told me how much I was estimated at owing them for the Dr and the surgery. (around $1,600)
Then they referred me to a care credit place to get help to pay the bill since I haven't worked since 6/20/09 & haven't received a disability check from my company since 7/27/09. I have no money coming in and have to keep dipping in my savings so I can even make my car payments. Well the place said they couldn't help because they due a 12 month payment plan with no intrest that would cost me about $140 or a 48 month payment $50 plus 13.8% intrest. I'm not eligible for most medical help plans because I earned to much money this year already. I already owe around $1,600 not including the last 2 test I had to have run on me last month to help figure out what is wrong with my spine. The sad thing is I think I gave most of the money I earned this year back to the medical community one way or another, with fees for forms to be filled out, meds to try to help with pain control plus other items I have to get without the help of insurance. I know everyone is having a rough time with the economy but I really don't think I can physically handle very much more. Even if or when I go back to work they are still gonna cut my hours like they did before I went on medical leave. 18 - 25 hours a week is hard to pay the bills on. I also know I should be thankful I have a job willing to hold my place and all but I think I have had my fair share of crappy days. Between surgery last year to take my gallbladder out and my ankle problems that I have learn to just suck it up , but I don't want to any more.
I hate feeling useless & crippled. I just want to wake up one day and find out this is just a very bad dream I was having.

[Ariyana the hugging wench]

Oh sweetheart I wish I could help in some way. I can offer {{{hugs}} and love.. and will keep my thinking cap on for a way to help you out...
love you

[WindChime]

Dr's office called to give me my surgery date.
  Sept.2
That is so gonna mess up doing ORF this season. I've gotta call the person I'm working for to see if I can at least make them some jewelry to help with their stock.
  I'm still going to try to come out and play for a little bit some time if the parents let me since I can't drive right now.

[CapnFayeCutler]

Oh dearie, let me know if you need me to send stuff... Comfy stuff, pampering stuff... name it! I would send a bell for you to ring when you need something but I *know* you've got the bells covered.

[WindChime]

I'm having a L4-5 Microhemilumbar Laminectomy & Diskectomy. I have no idea what all that means. All I know is that I will be knocked out for them to do it.

[WindChime]

I think I have enough bells for most of the Kentucky Rennie's & the Ohio Rennie's. There are a few reasons I'm worried about my surgery.
  Heaven forbid they try to make you feel better by putting all the crap that can go wrong. I know they are working on my spine and the Dr says it is a pretty routine procedure but you just have to love when they say one of the main concerns are nerve damage(like my back pain could be much worst), quadriplegia ,paraplegia or death. Then the send you to Physical Therapy hell and tell you to lose some weight( as if big people are the only ones who have back problems). I know of lots of skinny people with back problems too. Hell my old boss only weight 103 pounds and had back problems.

[Old Tinker]

dear Windchime, me Belle and me are keep'n thee in our prayers, hope all goes well.
OT & B...

[WindChime]

Surgery is at 9 am wednesday sept. 2. I'll try to have dad post some thing so every one knows how it went. 
   Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers during this time.

[Sir Jim & Lady Helen]

I brought WindChime home from her surgery about 3:30 this afternoon.  Doctors feel all went well.
She is resting and mostly sleeping now.  We are  hoping tomorrow will show signs of improvement.

[Lady von Groper]

Yay!  I'm so glad the surgery is done and over with.  Thinking good thoughts, Windchime, and we'll miss you at ORF!

Ringing a bell for you...

Hugs,

[Old Tinker]

our good Sir Jim and Lady Helen, me Belle and me send healing prayers to our Windchime. we hope for a speed'ee recover'ee. hopes are to see her at R/F Renvasion at OHRF, if not, mayhaps Celtic Fest at KYHRF, and there's always the "Octo, Castleteers Gather'n" in Nov.
the best to you both,
i be the Old Tinker and his Belle...

[Windhawke]

They did a dye contrast on me on Wed when they gave me the epidurals. (round two and three)

[Sir Samuel]

My prayers will be with you my dear child. May GOD carry you through this time of trial. Keep your chin high and remember with the power of prayer all things can be overcome. Besides you must be present at our last Knights Tournement, this saturday.