Oh, boy, here I go again.......

treefrog · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 03:07 PM

Oh boy, CL. You are really going through it all, aren't you. I am so sorry for this latest development, not what you need on top of everything you've already gone through.

But yes, you will figure it out. At least you are finally getting some answers, and can look forward to hopefully solving the problem. Knowing is half the battle.

I really wish you all the best. It is past time for you to be pain free.

Cindylou · #2 (**permalink**) 05-01-2009, 04:15 PM

Yes, thank-you all for the encouragement. Now, what's weird is, today is not a bad day at all. And even yesterday wasn't bad. But the day before that was really bad. So it waxes and wanes. I had every intention of telling my daughter-in-law about what was going on last night, but we were having such a good time shopping and picking out new work attire for her, I didn't want to burst the bubble. I do know that I am not going to let her down. She has been counting on me to be her childcare since she was early days pregnant, so that is a done deal. If I consistently begin to have bad days, and/or if I get results next week that nerve damage may be setting in, then of course, I will have to get off the fence. But I like the idea of hiring a summer girl just for a month (or whatever doctor might deem best) to help me right after surgery, should surgery be indicated. Right now, I am just going to rock along and really try to watch my posture, or anything else that might set it off. And I'll definitely fill in results after my nerve test and surgery consult next week. And thanks again for all the support. I'll get through this. I'm just not understanding the "why" right now, but maybe I'm not supposed to. Meanwhile, it's an incredible day today in Minneapolis. I have yard guys helping do spring clean-up and laying some new sod where it got destroyed in the winter from the effects of the salt on the driveway, and my perennials are popping up nicely from their wintry slumber. I can't wait for my lilacs and hydrangeas to bloom.

So, life ain't bad right this minute.

Cindylou

Cindylou · #3 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 04:36 AM

Well, the neurosurgeon's office called on Friday morning and canceled my appt. for next week. They said another nurse would call to reschedule it, but no one ever called me back all day.

I called them and again they said someone would call, but, alas, no one ever did. So....I will have to call them again first thing tomorrow.

Maria · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 02:03 PM

Wow CL that's taking on something that might jeopardize your spine quite a bit. I know how that is to not want to let anyone down re that kind of support but maybe sooner than later would be a good time to just discuss the possibility of someone else helping out so your dil can be aware of how you've really been doing and how you might do..

I worry for your neck greatly with this responsibility esp. if the baby weighs 8 plus pounds...

dshobbies · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2009, 05:16 PM

CL,

I don't mean to tear apart an entire profession but what is wrong with these people? Where's the follow up and/or compassion? There's nothing more I can say.

Just yesterday my daughter-in-law told me how she was trying to get an appointment with her doctor. There's a 2 month wait. Anything else, she either has to go to urgent care or call daily for a cancellation. Other than for yearly checkups, we need our doctors when we're sick. Unfortunately, we all could die while waiting 2 months. Why have a doctor at all?

Sorry, just venting!

Good luck in rescheduling, Dale

Cindylou · #6 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 01:54 PM

Well, no one ever called me back about rescheduling the neuro appt., so I called again yesterday, and finally got my appt. Out about 2.5 weeks. So then I called the neck doctor's office back to see if they needed to reschedule my surgery consult. But, again no one returned my phone call there. So I will recall them today, as I am sure the surgical doc wants the EMG test results on my right arm before we talk. I-yi-yi. I get a headache just trying to explain this. What a mess.

Meanwhile, I just found out that the right SI Joint Fusion surgery which was initially approved ended up getting denied after my surgery. I just don't see how they can legally do something like that. Well, the office manager called them, appealed and finally won, with the exception of [b]the screw[b] used. So I have to pay $2,000.00 for a screw.

So, there you have it. I sure don't like surprises after the fact.

mmglobal · #7 (**permalink**) 05-05-2009, 08:29 PM

I don't understand how they can decline a previously approved procedure after the fact! There is so much about our system that needs to be fixed. Let's hope we don't throw the baby out with the bathwater when the system gets revamped. (6 month wait for MRI???)

Mark

PS... I think you can get a screw out here for about $150.