Since i notice a couple inquiries on here on how I am doing...here is the latest..
I went and saw my thoracic surgeon last week in Albany. He was pleased with how the incisions are healing. 2 of them are just about all the way healed now, and the others are getting there. But over all he was very pleased.
I saw my family doctor earlier this week, and my blood sugar levels were good. Did say i had some signs of arthritis developing in my back and a bulging disc which could explain some of the back pain.
Overall, I am back on my feet and walking around. I still get alot of discomfort in the middle of my back, but am taking it one day at a time.
I still get the numbness and shakes off and on too. I asked my family doctor about that and he felt it was probably something neurological but i refuse to go back to the neurologist here after he did not tell me about the tumor i had on my spine.
So for now, like i said i take it one day at a time. I can't complain. Alot of people have it worse then me ! I just have to keep smiling and keep the faith, and count my blessings. Like i said, it could always be worse ! I do what i can, and what I can't do, so be it ! Although at times it does get to me, but then i remind myself what is really important.
hugs all-Amy ;D
Hang in there, Amy.
Despite all that you have been through of late, your strength and faith are an ispiration to us all.
It sounds like you have made real progress and you should be proud of all your endeavors to get to this point. Take care of yourself - we have you in our thoughts.
*hugs*
Glad to hear you are up and about,Amy!
Thanks for the update Amy! Glad to here that you are back on your feet! Take it slow and hang in there! ;D
Thanks everyone ! Yep, I am hanging in there, and determined to get stronger each day ! ( somedays easier said then done :) ). But nothing is going to keep me from going to faire this year ! < knocks on wood ! >
Definitely keep up the positive attitude Amy! It's gotten you so far already and I know it will carry you even farther! Hugs!
Lighting a candle of healing and strength for you. Keep Positive! Super Hugs Lady! Peace and blessings
Glad to see you have thwarted this beast. Nice to be on the recovery.... A bow and hand kiss for thee.
Lord Sir Clisto
Quote from: sir clisto on May 16, 2008, 02:12:20 AM
Glad to see you have thwarted this beast. Nice to be on the recovery.... A bow and hand kiss for thee.
Lord Sir Clisto
Thank you sir ! ( blush ! )
I love you sis! I am so glad you are on the road to being better!
*Huggles!*
I had not seen this post till now so I`am sending you this now, sorrry for not doing it before. I`am sorry you have not felt well but I`am so glad you are up and around. I`am glad to hear you are keeping the faith, because faith can move mountians. and I`am glad you are looking to go the fair, haveing some kind of goal will encourage you move toward it. Keep smiling my friend and be encouraged today for prayers are going up for you, you have not been for gotton in you time of need. I did really pray for you. I wasn`t just saying I would, I really did. have a wounderful day
************* JUNE 9 **********************************
I was doing pretty well. Waling around. Being active. Feeling pretty good ecept for pain in my back still.
Well about 2 weeks i took afall outside. Landed pretty hard on my right side. Having had broken bones before, i knew right away something was wrong. Right foot and right hand were killing me. But i went into the local urgent care, said they felt foot and wrist were just sprained, but they took xrays anyway. Foot and ankle continue to bother me, but I know sprains can be sometimes more painful then breaks.
Well now, 2 weeks later i get a call from them this evening, saying they just got my xray results back today, the foot is fine, but my right wrist appears to be fractured. ( i wonderd why it was getting slightly swollen and hurting still and was ready to have it re looked at ). So i am suppsoe to see an orthopedic doctor for furthur evaluation.
Needless to say i am fumeing cause it took this long to notify me. The wrist has probably started to try to heal by now.
They told me not to use it all until i see the orthopedic guy, and that i may need to have a cast put on it. Great this is my right wrist. I am right handed.
Do i scream now or later !
I tell you i was doing so good too. I give up ! LOL ! This could only happen to me !
Amy my dear you need NEW DOCTORS! I don't think they have done one thing right for you YET. I'm talking the locals you go to that is. Please get better fast. Healing thoughts and prayers continuing your way.
i agree sir. Now My thoracic surgeon was great. He got the tumor out, but of course he was not a local doctor. But the doctors around here, welll.....Yea, they just have a hard time keeping good doctors on around here. No one wants to live up in the mounatins in the rural country arrea. Go figure ! True the winters are cold and very snowy, but he rest of the seasons it is goregous up here. !
Oh well ! Yea, i hope I heal fast, other wise I'm going to be breaking someyhing else, and aint me I'm talking about ( refering to my doctors necks, lol ! ).
Thanks Master James, dear friend for the well wishes ! Thi is very fustrating. I know it could be worse, but still,not to notify me till 11 days later.
I have lost all faith in the medical profeesion. and it is not just around here locally. True i have had some good dcotors, but the majority of them..well no comment. I tell you if you find a doctor you like noe a days you are lucky !
Heck my pets get better care then i do. Seriously the vet we have for our dogs and horses is great. They even call up once amonth just to check on our my pets are. When ever the dogs for their checkups, they cute doogie bandanna's to wear.
Amy:
If there is something I have learned thru this whole mess with Sir Dragon is not to put up with mediocre "doctors". We can summon all the strenght in the world but there are things that need help healing. If it sounds like a quack, feels like a quack and seems a quack it must be a quack and no one on this earth should have to put up with that. I know that sometimes it can be a hassle and painful to go farther to see a better doctor but in the end it will be worth it.
I agree with you Lady Glorianna. excuse my typing, trying to learn to do it left handed !!
You are in my thoughts and I hope you stay in good spirits.
well i saw the orthropedic doc today. i liked him . yea, finally a local doctor that i like.
anyway i have a fracture in my right wrist. i have a soft cast on, and he wants me to have a mri of the wrist so he can get a better look at the fractue before puting a hard cast on.
and then my achilles tendon in my right foot is badly sprained and pulled. i have these huged padded boot on that goes up to my knee. pain to tryto walk. there is about 4-5 inches of padding on the bottom of the boot, so when i go to walk, like just to use the bathrrom, i am so off balance, i feel like a drunk.
and it is very heavy. arrrr.
so i am very fustrated. this was supose to be my year to get back on my feet. oh well, could be worse. i told my hubby i am going to faire next month even if he has to carry me in and park me on a bench .....right now preferably by the tavern !!
so never a dull momment in my life !
and my dog came home yeserday after having her knee sugery done. she can't walk yet, so my hubby has to carry her outside. she is no small dog. i pray he does not hurt his back.
gee, looking at this...not badforvtyping with my left hand with one finger.
okay...i think a need a drink !! sigh !! :'( :'(
Have no doubt that things will fall into place.
Don' t mention the w ord " fall "! ;D
Yea, i'm managing. More of an nuissance then an yth ing else. This boo t i have on m y foot is a pain in the neck. Ve r y heavy. l ooks l ike some thing ou t of a space movie. LOL ! That pl us i can't t ype very well lef t handed !
Ok Ok things will get into place. Btw your typings looks good to me ;)
Healing thoughts and prayers for you Amy!
I had a MRI of my wrist on Tuesday , cause the doctor wanted a better picture of it. the xrays were not very clear ! anyway , got the results today. Turns out the wrist is not fractured. Just badly sprained ! Yea ! About time my luck started looking up ! ;D ;D
So now i just need to have some physical therapy on the wrist and foot to strengthen them !
huzzah Amy :D :D :D
Quote from: lady amy of york on June 20, 2008, 07:05:01 PM
I had a MRI of my wrist on Tuesday , cause the doctor wanted a better picture of it. the xrays were not very clear ! anyway , got the results today. Turns out the wrist is not fractured. Just badly sprained ! Yea ! About time my luck started looking up ! ;D ;D
So now i just need to have some physical therapy on the wrist and foot to strengthen them !
Glad to hear you're feeling better!
If you were here in Texas, you could head to one of the Country n' Western Dance Clubs, and take care of your physical therapy all at once --- doing a little boot-scootin' for your foot and raising a few cold ones for your wrist! ;D
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: dbaldock on June 20, 2008, 07:41:21 PM
Quote from: lady amy of york on June 20, 2008, 07:05:01 PM
I had a MRI of my wrist on Tuesday , cause the doctor wanted a better picture of it. the xrays were not very clear ! anyway , got the results today. Turns out the wrist is not fractured. Just badly sprained ! Yea ! About time my luck started looking up ! ;D ;D
So now i just need to have some physical therapy on the wrist and foot to strengthen them !
Glad to hear you're feeling better!
If you were here in Texas, you could head to one of the Country n' Western Dance Clubs, and take care of your physical therapy all at once --- doing a little boot-scootin' for your foot and raising a few cold ones for your wrist! ;D
Take Care,
David Baldock
ROFL-- now that is my kind of physical therapy ! I think i will go tell my hubby to go buy me some beer ! But it is for my wrist luv, really ! ;D ;)
OK Amy, I'm really sorry I haven't posted before this!! With my ankle healing and trying to get ready for faie I just can't seem to find the time to get on the net. I am so sorry to hear that you had additional problems but I am thrilled it turned out your wrist wasn't fractured! As for your boot, we should get together and start a new fashion. I feel like I lurch around saying "Arrrgh! Where's the rum!?!" Now if I can just get the blasted thing off before faire starts! Continue to have good healing! Hugs!!
I shall, as always 'twin sister'... keep you in my prayers.
I pray for your speedy recovery and for the opportunity to congratulate you on it in person one of these days.
Thanks guys ! My wrist is doing fair. I got the boot off of my ankle, and i'm going for physical theraphy on it, along with doing some theraphy on my back. It's sore where they made all the incisions for my surgery.
But over all ( knock on wood ) things are improving and looking up for a change ! ( knocking on wood again...don't want to jinx myself ! )
Yes-Hvkirk we could have started a new fashion trend ! LOL!
Ah Count--my dear twin brother.. ;D ...one of these days we nedd to get together and share a birthday drink !
Quote from: lady amy of york on June 25, 2008, 03:22:03 PM
Thanks guys ! My wrist is doing fair. I got the boot off of my ankle, and i'm going for physical theraphy on it, along with doing some theraphy on my back. It's sore where they made all the incisions for my surgery.
But over all ( knock on wood ) things are improving and looking up for a change ! ( knocking on wood again...don't want to jinx myself ! )
Yes-Hvkirk we could have started a new fashion trend ! LOL!
Ah Count--my dear twin brother.. ;D ...one of these days we nedd to get together and share a birthday drink !
Aye, before I am so old I cannot travel anymore
I'm glad to hear you're doing better (raps on forehead) - take care.