As the Fox River Breaks up in the fog-
- after a recent warm spell...
- after a recent warm spell...
Good Morning all;
I haven't blogged because nothing worthy of being classified as having any entertainment value has happened...
(And I like to be able to bring on the occasional "hehehe" anyway)...
I woke this morning with the worst pain in my back- and then my right hip too; it goes all the way down through my knee and my shin- Not completely sure why that is, or what the heck is going on.
As I'd written to a friend on 2-28, I have new wheels! But hey, don't get too excited for me- It's only a wheelchair- and a loaner at that.
They came out earlier this week to measure for an accurate one. Don't know why, this one is very comfy. *Although the new guy said it is old as dirt.
I shall have to make a harness for Punk... somehow. hehehe There has to be a way, and since I never use patterns, I won't need to have one for that either- Just a pic of the ones for the horses.
Casey and Greg came back out on Sunday- and turned the house around so I have more room to navigate.
Now stay with me on this one---
The table I used for my computers and things is now in the kitchen- and I am using the old kitchen table in the living room here for the computers.
AND - - - I can easily get to my living room table (which used to be the dining room table- but was taken over by all my sewing things).
Did you follow all of that? For some reason Casey found it hysterical
We are still trying to get a duplex for all of us, and still have our hearts set on one-
Time will tell... Keep the positive thoughts flowing if you will?
I went in yesterday, finally, for my Forteo infusion. (I'd had an appointment last week for it, but found out while I was waiting that they wouldn't do it without my doctor being there- and he'd "called in" that day)...
sigh.
Casey has been staying with me lots ever since I'd gotten that last vertebrae hurt as I just don't get around a lot.
She went with me yesterday too.
Had it not been for her taking a picture of my infusion- (a little over ½-way through), we would never have known that the doctor had given me the wrong drug!!!!
I do not know what to do about that?
But I do believe it may be why my hip and leg and back are so awful this morning- It is definitely why I itched all over yesterday afternoon and night- and why my stomach is still so very painfully cramped up.
It's been godawful-
And I am just SO damned tired of this all...
My PCP (Primary Care Physician), aka doctor, has been practicing for 40+ years-
He is an MD, Internal Medicine, and a hematologist.
I believe he should have known better and not written the script out wrong!
He apologized-
But that stupid apology hasn't made a single one of these side effects go away.
* -See Casey's comment below correcting my interpretation of the apology *
What do I do?
This much I know-
I will call my pain management doctor for my shin and hip and knee just as soon as I am through writing this.
Oh oops, his office is open already so I shall close.
Hope all is wunnaful in your little corner of the world.
XOXO
Me
wow what an error on his part, and you do not even know if there are going to be any long term problems from that. Is there another specialist you can go to? Have you looked up the ramifications of taking this drug and any long term effects it could have? If there are permanent problems Sue his butt, if only so he cant hurt others with his carelessness. I've been thinking about you Sweet Annie, for I know you must be totally down and sick with the rarity of your blogs, entertaining or not, I like to hear from you
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My Sweet Sister,
ReplyDeleteThe river is so pretty coming out of the fog. Thank you for the glimpse into your winter.
Yes, I was able to follow the switching tables, LOL. Glad you have more room all the way around.
Thank God for Casey. I hope there is Some action you can take against the wrong drug being used and I pray you get some relief from yet more pain.
I'm with Pamela. I enjoy hearing from you and know when you are truly bad off because you don't even peek in much let alone blog. Be as well as you are able and always remember I Love You.
oxox,
snotball
Dear Annie of Flintville fame
ReplyDeleteDesperate in all her pain
Those building blocks that make your spline
Are jammed and painful a warning sign
So with the care we have for you
Our long and trusty fighter true
Turn inward on yourself please do
Let’s help us see this battle through.
GO FOR IT GIRL.
claps at Billys ode to you, wish I woulda said that......lmao
ReplyDeleteSweetie, a reaction to a drug can be a terrible thing & if there were anything to be done, he'd know, wouldn't he? Um...malpractice? As Pamela said: "...if only so he cant hurt others with his carelessness."
ReplyDeleteYou know about my PCPs overdose of Coumadin that I seriously questioned? This sent me to the ER with horribly swollen feet & ankles, rash, inflammation, pain burning itching. I'm still suffering from it. I have her admission in a message on my answering machine. Medical Records refuses to send me the results of the high blood draw, but willingly faxed the most recent which is down due to ER doctor advice. (?) My PCP has (allegedly) started a rumour that I have a drinking problem & she won't provide services if I don't do something about it. It's a lie of course, but even if I did, why didn't she ever speak of it? I think I've got her on libel, & slander. I just don't know how to change horses in midstream & continue to get medications I need to save my life!
There. That's enough of me. I love your picture. It's so soft & serene. I'm so glad you have Casey! I won't be able to go out the door for over two weeks, & then a total stranger will assist me with my oxygen & cane, to whatever kind of vehicle they have? Plus bring a wheelchair to the curb & roll me into the medical bldg. Good grief, I'm onto myself again.
I'd better stop, I'm no help at all! You know how fond I am of you, I HATE thinking of you being in pain. I keep positive thoughts flowing all the time! Even though you have three tables, & I have only one. Waaaa. You know how important those horizontal places are to collect stacks of who knows what, don't you?
HUGS & love to you. Wisconsin gals are very strong!! (I'm one, remember.)
I to found it a little worthy of a giggle also Anna as I pictured both Casey and Greg turning your entire house literally around so as to give you more room to move and then you moving things around so as they seem disorganised or cluttered again :D
ReplyDeleteA duplex sounds just what you need Anna, the bottom half of course.
I know what you mean when you say that you have not bloged because there has been " Nothing worthy of being classified as having any entertainment value has happened" but personally I feel that if a person has some thing to say about any thing then just say it as a way of communication, Myself I have not because even having the PC on for a few moments hurts my head.
I really hope that the pain in your back, right hip, knee and shin come good soon Anna.
Lester
Hi Mommy!
ReplyDeleteReal quick, I just want to include in here that he actually did NOT apologize! It was a really bad day for us, and you were especially upset and probably were too mad to even listen at that time! What an awful experience for you... I'm just so sorry I didn't notice the mistake sooner... I even thought it was a weird coincidence that the stuff was the same color as my past treatments, but then again, there's a lot of meds that are the same color as others, so I didn't think more about it...
He was looking over her chart, the nurse Nic right beside him.... I had seen when he stopped at the faxed directions from the other physician telling him what to give her. He just stared at it, looked up at the ceiling for a second and looked down; quickly turning the page...
That's when Mom asked them who was lying to her... Nic had told us he talked with her doctor that morning, and that the doc gave him orders for the treatment. The wrong treatment...
When she asked, the doctor said, "No, it's my mistake. My mistake." but didn't say anything else... He just walked out...
Nic apologized, and we told him not too. He was just doing his job and didn't do anything wrong. He followed the orders he had been given by the physician... A physician who should have known better, and one whom you'll hopefully never have to deal with again. This, coupled with his past mistakes that have cost you big-time, is enough to get sued for malpractice. This never should have happened and I can't believe he never once apologized; he never addressed it until you prompted him, and even then he just said it was his mistake, but no words were said that were even close to an apology... UGH!
I do hope those things the treatment caused will ease up for you. You are dealing with way too many things to have this brought upon you as well... And trust me, something big will be done about this...
I will have much more to comment on this blog, but for right now, I must get to sleep... Rough day with pain today, and it's got me plumb worn out... But I'll be back on here with the stuff I remember...
Love you MUCH MUCH!
~CaseyAnne
Other than a drug reaction problem there, sounds like it may also be a bit of sciatica happening as well. Whatever it is related to, hope it goes away soon. Back problems can ruin how we feel when we otherwise feel pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI once spent a few months confined to a wheelchair back in the 70's. We didn't have to rearrange any furniture because my mom already had everything flowing pretty well as it was. Our doors was all the right width too. With the exception of the door that went through the utility room to the bathroom. It was so narrow I remember having to stand up and hop through the utility room to the bathroom. Good thing I had the washer and dryer to rest on.
*hugs*
ReplyDeleteFamiliar with the itch and pain... whatever they gave you, have them mark you down as allergic....
oh and the table roulette made me snert.
ReplyDeleteWe've been dealing with a bit of fog here as well. I didn't venture out early to see the Gulf on those days with the fog. I like to drive over the bridge when its foggy..but with gas prices..stayed my behind at home.
ReplyDeleteGlad they have gotten you some wheels and that you had help fixing things so you can get around the furnishings. Drew used a wheelchair when we had our house in south Ga. It had plenty of room for him to
maneuver and it kept him from having to use his crutches in the house.. gave him a break.
I think I'd make a call to see what my options are about the medicine mix up. Definitely make sure its put on your history whatever it was you were given caused side affects and exactly what it was that you exprienced.
Glad that Casey spotted the error and knew it wasn't what you were to be getting. Thats why I am so for someone going with people when the Dr is explaining procedures to be done. 2 sets of ears is better than one and in this case it caught the issue. I would always write down whatever they wanted to do to Drew ..whatever it would be..so I wouldn't get forgetful (damned CRAFT) during an emergency.
Hope the Pain Mgmnt people can get you some relief soon.
We are having temps in the 70's..rain expected this weekend...Spring breakers arriving...old men following the young girls around (O2 in tow) ...just another Spring in a Gulf coast tourist area.
Take care! Hope ya'll get a duplex soon.
Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteSweet Pamela!
ReplyDeleteI do not know about long term crap, but I do know that I am still itching like a dog with fleas...
I know my hip is killing me and so are both my knees and ankles.
They gave me the same stuff that Casey had received in Minnesota and had that anaphylactic? shock from.
I am still quite angry -and am waiting for that to go away before I make any further phone calls.
If by "down" you mean possibly depressed about this all being fucking permanent- then maybe you are right... I fight that by trying to do stuff that I can't- Then I get frustrated... and and and...
You are very kind to say for me to write anyway- Maybe I will try harder to write a few more.
XOXO right backatcha
Mw
Sweet Snotball Sister of Mine;
ReplyDeleteI took the foggy Fox River shot after my last set of back shots... Casey was driving as I was a bit too loopy-
(Good thing the camera wasn't).
It never dawned on me until I'd read my note aloud to Casey that is was even remotely funny.
She busted a gut- and dang near had tears in her eyes from laughing so hard.
Glad you followed it and enjoyed it too.
We pushed all the tables up and against walls and such- Makes for a ton more room that way. Besides no one except for Casey and Greg ever come to 'dine' here anymore, so our 3 spots are open!
I thank you for being kind like Pamela... I do peek I suppose but then just can't peek further some days.
Then, (talk about frustration), I get so far behind that I know I'll never make anyone happy, so I kind of just give up.
I love you too.
XOXO
Me
Dearest Bill;
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What can I say but "Thank You" from the bottom of my heart!
You have made me cry- more than a few times, I even read it aloud to Casey- who eyes went floating too...
Thank you- for such friendship.
And, I promise to try to be strong as I once was.
XOXO
Me
It so warms my heart too!
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"Keepin' On"
ScweetchooBaby!
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Whatever about it that my body doesn't approve of will pass- At least it didn't close up my throat or anything... And that is truly fortunate for me.
So, if I didn't have a real 'severe' reaction, should I really make a fuss?
Or just change doctors?
Perhaps I will make a poll?
This is so damnably perplexing and confounding and confusing...
And I do know what is "new" since I received that damned infusion, and what is not- They implied that I may not know the difference etc... when they called yesterday
(Will comment more, below, on all that later).
Never ever apologize for speaking of yourself in reply to my silly blogs- Though I hate to say this it is nice to know that there is someone else as frustrated as I am.
It sounds as if you might even be getting a little help of your own. And THAT, my friend, is a very good thing for you! (And LONG overdue).
You have EVERY RIGHT to have each and every one of your blood results handed over to you.
Do not ever leave the building until you have what they have. I don't. (Even if I have to get those results by, er, eh, ahem, "secret" methods)...
Kind of like how Casey obtained the copy of the prescription for the WRONG meds for me that day.
"By hook or by crook" as they say.
XOXO
Me
PS
I have more tables just unused around here- 2 in the house, and a multitude out in the shed for the rummage sale stuff.
You may come and have your choice.
You are very funny Mr. Lester!
ReplyDeleteCasey and Greg, though admittedly strong, did not pick up the whole house!
HAHAHA
Now wait a darn minute- hehehe My house is cluttered, but not disorganized. I can usually find what I am looking for within a moment (or three).
Unless Casey moved it, or has it- (Then a phone call to her suffices quite well). hehehe
The duplexes on the Reservation are side by each- with center garages.
In Green Bay there are some of the converted old home styles, with one up and one down... But those types are completely out of the question for us, as Casey is also disabled. It just wouldn't work to have them be crawling up steps either.
XOXO
Me
PS
I am ever so sorry about your head pain- I cannot imagine that you have been like that for over 3 months already and no one has given you anything that helps.
Sweet Baby Girl!
ReplyDeleteYou are right of course, and I misspoke- I interpreted what he had said *as* an apology... (I have also made a note of it in my blog above).
I too thought it funny that it was the same color- But then what do we know of infusions, truly? As we only had yours to compare it to. I do know that 'transfusions' are a very deep red though... (Yours were anyway, when you needed all those after your transplant surgeries).
Admittedly I have no idea what platelets look like- or the plasma variety either.
Again though, those are not what I was supposed to be getting anyway.
You said, "I do hope those things the treatment caused will ease up for you." I promise you that as soon as my skin is gone, it won't itch anymore.
As I said earlier- I still don't know what I'll do about this... I want the MRI of my hip, knee and shin and ankle to know if I am right or wrong...
But yeah, it seems as though no one will even order that, or a bone scan/density test(s) for me.
I am wondering why not now...
I love you always and forevermorelonger. (I never have to wonder about why that is).
You have been a godsend to me, and I cannot even begin to think of how I can repay you for all of your own self~sacrificing efforts on my behalf.
i hope you slept good, and are feeling better and well-rested today!
XOXO
Mama D.
Sweet PeachieBaby!
ReplyDeleteFirst to clarify... I do not have back problems.
I "had" back problems back in my late 20's when they told me to take Advil for the arthritis I had in my lower back, and also when I would throw it out every so few years.
(Nothing that the Aspirin/Advil/the ocassional Vicoden and the Chiropractor couldn't handle).
Then I had osteopenia- (to my apparent ignorance)...
Then I had/have osteoporosis- (Which is now classified as "severe").
I will NEVER get better- and my bones will continue to break, fracture and turn to dust.
See my Sweet PeachieBaby, I am past, --WAY past--, "back problems".
It also will never just go away. (Although I sure as heck wish it could).
I have wide doors here- and fortunately they had a skinny wheelchair too. This works good for getting around the ends of the tables so I can do my little things.
Bad thing is that I can't dance on the darn things anymore... (damn)! ;-)
I have 4 floors in this house, counting the basement, so I am pretty limited to the living area on the first floor- And the back entrance where I can shove my hamper to when need be. But no ramps for that- I use my canes- and am thankful to have 2 of them!
Would sciatica just skip the thigh? It is the right hip, knee, shin and ankle that are pained. it seems that the thigh is not affected one bit.
I'd bettter close- I have reminded myself that I have wash to do- and a shower to take also. (And must replace the showerhead before I do that so I can sit on my new tub stand).
hehehe
XOXO
Me
Will be back as I can to get to everyone's replies...
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me
So THAT didn't work so well for me.
ReplyDelete(Suffice to say I got out of the freaking bath about an hour ago).
But it is done- and I am back as promised.
XOXO
Me
Sweet Pea;
ReplyDeleteI know that you know how I feel- right down to the set of wheels...
I originally missed the "a" in gave- and misread it to be 'give'.
I laughed and laughed at the thought of telling them that I am allergic to everything!
But sorry- That wasn't your point, was it?
Oops on me. hehehe
XOXO
Me
ReplyDeleteWell, as long as you or the pup cleaned it up afterward...
hehehe
Annie...I've been on your page here forever! Wanting to answer. I went to the door to see if my mail had been 'delivered,' a huge packet of medical records I'd demanded. I got totally absorbed, intermittently muttering..."You b****, I never even said that!" to "What the hell! If I'd ever been admitted for COPD I think I'd know!" Plus more of the same. Sorry! I looked up & saw it was over an hour later.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I need to post a blog...? Do you think anyone would answer?? Boo hoo? ;>(
Sorry it took me so long here... I had to find this for you:
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Sweet Denise!
I never ever go over the big bridges inn the fog- We had a huge pile-up once on the I-43 bridge.
Fog thick as pea soup- and no one could see anything and kept driving at 65mph anyway...
See link above
I am glad you stayed home- gas prices or not...
I have never even thought of using crutches! Bet they would work well also.
Funny, but I had told Casey to go back to bed- She hadn't slept but an hour or so that night- And she replied, "You went to all of my stuff. I will go to yours." Case closed - (She might be short, but I would never want to even try to win an argument with her).
hehehe
I called pain management- They told me to call my PCP.
I called the medical director and asked him- He told me to talk to my doctor.
I said that I don't think I have one any more.
So he told me to call pain management... (That's a pass the buck if ever I heard one)-
I told him they had told me to call HIM.
Later...
Long story short, when the Director of Nursing called me, she told me all the bloodwork/tests I had requested would be done on Monday. That I would receive all copies of everything I had requested too.
I will NOT leave without them!
She also said that by then she would ensure that I also had orders for a fresh MRI, (neck to ankle)- and the bone density or bone scan.
I won\t leave without those orders either.
So happy that Casey was with me- She did a LOT of legwork while the nurse was in with me that day.
A good "detinctive", (eh, Casey)?
I'd better shut up for now...
XOXO
Me
PS
We are having temps in the 70's too. Just not outside. (And only if I turn up the thermostat).
ReplyDeleteThank you much Sweet Mary!
(I do too).
Or maybe just get enough of the right meds...
XOXO
Me
Oops sorry Sweetie-
ReplyDeleteI got lost rereading about all that crash...
And there you are- waiting for me...
(Hmmm... May I say I hope you were cussing at what your doctor said, and not my absence)?!?
hehehe
If you post a blog I will comment.
{And WTH are you talking about, you always have a zillion and three comments}!?
XOXO
Me
ReplyDeleteOK-
Punk is cussing me out, in-between her naps- and wanting her dinner.
Me too.
I shall return... later
Love to all
XOXO
Me
PLEASE be sure to go through them with a fine toothed comb.
ReplyDeleteI'm only halfway through mine, & I've found not only errors, but surprises. I've had a kidney problem for a long time?? I have a history of hospitalization for pulmonary disease? Things like that, plus someone who's a frustrated psychologist & makes assumptions about everything I say.
I don't mean this to be about me, but for you to remember that every error will be seen by a new doctor, & since these reports I'm referring to were written by other doctors, will be assumed to be credible unless you demand that they're corrected. Wow do I have some work ahead of me.
AW!!! I'm such an awful daughter!!! I completely forgot to get that installed for you... I feel so terrible that you had to do it for yourself.... Damn... Should've written a note...
ReplyDeleteI'm so so sorry, dear!
Absolutely NO apologies necessary my dear daughter!
ReplyDeleteNONE. Do you hear me?!? I won't listen to it.
Besides you know me well enough that if I didn't want to do it, I would not have done so.
hehehe
I love you, and I hope you are having a 'funderful' Saturday night!
XOXO
Mama~Me
ReplyDeleteI promise to read over everything WHILE I AM THERE. (I can be quite a stubborn old bitch when I have to be).
hehehe
XOXO
Me
Hi again, Mommy!
ReplyDeleteI’m back to tell what I remember of this nasty incident… It’s not different than yours, merely more to add…
Everything happened like you said, and all was going well until I got up to take pictures of the treatment medication (for looking it up at home for you) and of you as well. I never did get some pictures of you before realizing the doctor’s dangerous mistake and freaking out! I’m glad I know how to operate those machines and was able to completely stop the treatment…
After finding Nic, the nurse, and heading back to your room, I’d found that the doctor was just heading in before me. I saw the look on his face when he got to the fax from Pain Management telling him exactly what he was supposed to do. He frowned a little, looked up at the ceiling, and then quickly turned the page. When I asked him what was to be done, he told us we would come back another time for the correct treatment. I asked him about the other medication you’re supposed to be getting and he told me you didn’t need it, you only needed the infusion. I reiterated what the doctor at Pain Management had said about you absolutely needing both of them, and he didn’t say anything, just glared…
When you asked which one was lying and he said it was his mistake, which really should have been a clue for him to apologize or say something to that effect. But no, he didn’t say a damn thing. He remained silent and just walked out… Coward… Jerk… Many other choice words! **Sorry, I’m so damn pissed about this whole thing that I can’t describe how I feel. Nor can I imagine or even begin to understand what you’re going through since you were the one affected by his dangerous mistake…**
Oh man… Knowing the complications that could arise from this, I lost it and just went into a major panic attack, bawling my eyes out. I’m sorry for doing that, as I’m sure you needed someone strong with you more than ever at that point and you only had a crying daughter… It just scared me so much…
I just hope that the pain this has caused is not a long-term effect from the treatment. I pray every night for your pain and discomfort to go away, and have added many more prayers so that this medication leaves your body and leaves no long-lasting negative effects… I just hope someone is listening to these prayers… I also envision the white light of the Holy Spirit surrounding you and angels coming to heal you. I have no idea if any of this helps you when I do it, but I still do it as nothing bad can ever come from prayers and healing light and angels…
Even though I’ve calmed down a little, it still makes me sick to know that such a mistake was allowed to happen. This should NEVER have happened, and was so easily prevented that it’s ridiculous to think about how it even COULD have happened. I’ve heard about pharmacists not reading Rx’s properly, or not being able to decipher a doctor’s hand writing, and I’ve even heard of wrong Rx’s being given to patients. However, I’ve never heard of the wrong treatment being administered during an infusion…
In a hospital setting, this never would have happened. They’ve implemented so many rules and regulations that prevent this. When a treatment is given, the name and birth date of the patient is confirmed, and the treatment plans and meds are described once again to the patient. Then they set up any machines or I.V.’s needed for the treatment and go over the info again once more before starting. I think something like this should be implemented and followed at the clinic so that this happens to no one else…
I also think the doctor should be evaluated. I understand he’s dealing with non-work-related issues in his family, but that is NO EXCUSE to make errors like this. If he’s so distracted that he can’t perform his job correctly, then he shouldn’t be allowed to perform it at all… I know this sounds harsh, but after all that this man has put you through over the YEARS, I think it’s more than fair that his ability as a physician should be c
LOL!!! I snorted when I read this! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wunnaful night Mommy! I'm still working on feeling better... Just a nasty, crappy, awful, terrible, no-good, very bad day today! (I wonder if that book is still around... I used to read it all the time. We never owned a copy, but I always got it at the library at the school... Alexander And The Awful, Terrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day)
ReplyDeleteLove you MUCH MUCH! Sweet Dreams!!!
~CaseyAnne
You may need to take longer than that. Just lab results can take some time, but what was making me swear...were doctor/S & nurses reports. Okay. Just two doctors who outright lied, & one nurse. You need to see how each doctor interprets the same results from the same test.
ReplyDelete(Something like our Supreme Court.)
In their final summary, they may be quite precise, relevant only to your health, or call you a slow witted liar.
Annie, if your MCV, WBC, RBC etc. is misread, you may wind up thinking you're dead, wondering why they sent you home!
You'll never, never know Casey, how much I agree with you. You don't sound harsh at all.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading still more of my records & what my PCP did to me, it really is a wonder I'm still alive.
Don't lose the pictures of the medication!! (As if you would.) If you do what I hope you're going to do, it will be evidence.
snert
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ReplyDeleteBaby Girl;
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you are so scared...
He didn't say anything else before he walked out because we were all witnesses (should the need ever arise).
He bit his tongue, knowing he had already said too much- and left.
They are trained to do that under the circumstances.
Another one who SHOULD have bit her tongue was "yours truly."
I never should have pointed out the possibility of the stroke complication when you were standing right there. In my own defense I didn't say it to be cruel- I was only in a bit of shock I suppose- and just "shot from the hip" as it were.
My apologies to you!
Suffice to say that I was happy to have "put you to work" as soon as everyone left for those few seconds...
Happier still that you have so many friends there for you to lean on.
Please mention NONE OF THEIR NAMES ON HERE, EVER , please?
I think they could easily get into trouble.
Time will tell about all the rest-
So let's just be patient about it all. And for as long as we can.
*** This is exactly why I posted this blog for my family and friends. I will now know who to include next time in my more private entries.
Your own memory is much more accurate than my own. I thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteWhen you write what happened I think, "You are SO right. NOW, I remember!"
Weird that. Must be from the worry of it all...
No worries of the pictures of me either- By now everyone knows what I look like.
(I just thought it might be a refreshing change of pace for everyone to see 'ME' with an IV, instead of you)!
hehehe
Ruh~Roh!
ReplyDeleteEveryone HIT THE DECK!!! Casey is mighty angry AND on a roll...
(There is not always joy in Mudville).
hehehe
WoW Anne! I am sorry to hear that you are having so much trouble and that you are now confined to a wheel chair. I'm glad our wonderful Casey was there to stop the treatment. Hugs Casey! I think you should sue the pants of this man. No bullshit! This could cause long term effects to you and your family and if you don't sue him it will likely happen to another family as he wont be anymore likely to pay better attention in the future. Love ya Anne!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, even with all their new protocols as SOP's, it still happens...
ReplyDeleteMany are not as fortunate as I was to be able to walk away.
And I love you more.
ReplyDelete"Forevermorelonger"
XOXO
Mama D.
ReplyDeleteWe shall ALL be on the lookout for a copy of this for you then!
I do plan on getting a 2nd opinion- Unfortunately I will need to find another clinic/doctor; because I don't want anything to be from the same place. (Nor from another place he might have worked previously).
ReplyDeleteI became quite good at interpreting blood-work results when Casey had her TP/AIT.
I received every copy of every one of her tests- Sometimes 4 per day. I took them all back to the hotel with me too.
The "Supreme Court" analogy had me giggling. (Add to that, the fact that you are quite correct too)!
"Slow witted" made me giggle too!
XOXO
Me
PS
I keep checking to see if I am dead-
(So far I still seem to be quite alive)...
You are right about Casey's attitude about this.
ReplyDeleteShe can be very pragmatic- and wise- all at the same time.
I for one am glad you a still a few feet above-ground. hehehe
As for the pictures, I have saved everything already. (In more than one place I might add).
XOXO
Me
ReplyDeleteSloppy Pea.
hehehe
ReplyDeleteSlop Sloppier Pea;
Go find Larss!
XOXO
Mama D.
Sweet Becca;
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for coming by!
I am not quite "confined' yet- And I still have time, as my muscles are still quite good. Still there is a spine there for a reason, and sometimes even great muscles cannot handle the whole thing.
I can still (and do) use my 2 canes to get around with. (But man!. it bugs me when I fall down from intense pain too).
I have to be able to let Punk out- No ramp to any of my doors, so I use canes for that- And also for my laundry.
What the heck, it works, so I try not to complain too much. (It seems though, that it is ALL I can do some days)..
The stroke thing I am already prone to, due to the migraine with aura... (http://flintville.multiply.com/links/item/143/Migraines_with_Aura_in_Middle_Age_Associated_with_Late-Life_Brain_Lesions).
And the fact that I enjoy an occasional smoke or two.
But even with all that, it doesn't mean I ever wanted anyone to add to those stats either.
I have that right. No one else does. Not even my doctor. (Maybe especially him)!
The jury is still out on all the rest...
As with life itself, time will tell.
XOXO
Me
Must fly for now... hehehe- "If only"
ReplyDeleteI must either lie down, or go sit for a while in the recliner.
I will be back- as I can... (And yes, those of your blogs that I wrote of last night in my little note are still open; and waiting for my own silly comments)
Again, I thank you all for your thoughts- your support, and your love!
XOXO
Me
"Again, I thank you all for your thoughts- your support, and your love!"
ReplyDeleteLove and HUGS from me. Prayers too.
oxox,
snotball
LOL....
ReplyDeleteAll is still unsettled and ongoing-
ReplyDeleteBut I now have 'most' of my tests- hard copies- to get rhough from this past 2 weeks.
It's been hell -the most apt way to explain it all.
Hanging in though.
I thank you all for your love and your smiles and your thoughts. (And your dogs)
My love always.
XOXO
Me
Hey! Your new avatar is beautiful, just as you are...such a beautiful person.
ReplyDeleteMy quote is specific because, wouldn't it be nice for everything to be 'over' so we could just relax learning how to cope with our 'new' lives?
My voice isn't strong, but it's fierce, & as I talk to myself, (I've always done that), saying "You bi**ch! You bi**ch" or, nothing being accomplished by phone, "LEAVE ME ALONE! JUST DAMNED LEAVE ME ALONE!" Sweet little kitty with her sweet little voice has picked up on this.
Annie, honestly...she has. She goes out to the middle of what used to be my studio, & vents at the top of her lungs & then saunters in where I am at the PC as if nothing at all had changed.
I believe I have a malpractice case in that my PCP overdosed me twice, (risked my life), & there's proof of it; there's been slander & possibly libel; now..abandonment. No home blood draw & no advice even though I'm about 10% ambulatory & can't get to the lab or office.
Annie, my ex-PCP has no distinguishing features, & I tried to describe her to a friend, but all I could think of was CORN FRITTER! Heehee. I won't see Dr. Corn Fritter again unless it's in court!
Oh sweetie, you've been through so much, you've been brave & fun & intelligent! I wish I could give you a hug, (can you be hugged? I can't), & I hope with all my heart that you GET THAT DOCTOR FOR ALL HE'S WORTH...whoopee...think of the duplex you could buy & all the conveniences suited to what you're able to do. Hmmm. A doggie shoot that opens when you press a button in a remote control, it also snaps on the collar & a leash just long enough...send your laundry out....
(I wonder if I can find a picture of a corn fritter??)
I found her!! Exactly as I remember her. Do you see the face there?
ReplyDeleteJulie Corn Fritter M.D.