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Opinions. please?--Venting on Dr./Lawyer recommendations.....Izzy

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Izzy_*now*:
For the first time I am really disagreeing with my lawyer, but I could be misunderstanding him, although the following was in the Doctor’s report.

Rehabilitative Therapy & Counselling. Ms. T____ requires further supervised exercise to promote optimal lower limb strength; she likely merits a further 10-12 1-hour sessions with an exercise therapist to monitor and progress her exercise routine. Ms. T____ merits periodic review by a physiotherapist every couple of months for a year. She merits an annual pool pass to allow for aquatic therapy to promote lower limb strength.

First off, Karla is not in his recommendation, and she is the one who brought me to where I am today.

Second, kinesiology is more expensive, I might not like her, and it is ONLY for 12 weeks.

A review from a Physiotherapist is not going to reveal any improvement, in my opinion, as I feel I reached my maintenance level about January of 2012--- and am now on maintenance. (Miss a few sessions and I would be weaker.) besides, he recommended in his report that I have Karla on an ongoing basis.

I prefer the ‘Karla therapy’ @ $45/hr only once a week (twice right now) for far longer than kinesiology @ $60/hr for 12 weeks  = 16 weeks of Karla, and PT at $135/hr x 6 yrly = 18 weeks of Karla….and there will be concern about my lack of socializing.

I will not become any stronger, I’ll wager, but at least would remain supple.

Anyone have an opinion on the Doctor’s recommendation with which my lawyer approves? What happens after 12 weeks? Am I on my own?

My lawyer wants that I should look after the toenails on my left foot, as the doctor says this is not accident-related. I said it is and that I cannot bend and hold, without a hip, my left leg close enough to me to work on my nails with ‘sharp’ instruments.

I tried with a box and a pile of pillows, but it pains. I tried with leg outstretched on the bed but is strains my leg and back. (I can do my right foot.)

All I gleaned from today’s pain, rararararar, tremors, rarararara , conversation was that in the long run I can spend my settlement however I wish, yet he is forwarding the recommendations to my GP…why? To see if they are begun and carried out.

I always accomplished more in my lawyer’s presence, and I deserve more than a hurried telephone conversation….after all he is taking 1/3rd the settlement.


Grrr. Iz

lighter:
It doesn't sound like your attorney understands what it is you're trying to say, Izz.

CAN you set an appt. and go over, point by point, slowly like you're speaking to a child about something very important, what you need him to understand?  Have what it is you need him to "get" written down on a sheet of paper in front of you, so you remain focused, no matter what stupidity falls from his mouth?

It sounds like he's lost focuse of your case, and he needs to be brought back on board, Izz.

Lighter

sKePTiKal:
Maybe the suggestion for the PT is that this is a recommendation in addition to Karla??

And what the lawyer is supporting - is the PT on top of what Karla already provides? Because you have improved under her care... and now, you may also benefit from PT -- which you couldn't have done before?

I dunno. As far as your toenails - sounds like the shyster is trying to get you a weekly pedicure for life! LOL...
That could be a good thing for you, ya know?

I don't think, after all this time, he's being dense about your physical limitations or that he's trying to be dismissive of you... probably just one of those things he was proud of himself for - expected you to be happy about - and nothing to discuss. Lawyers are like that... until you refuse to be like them... or point out basic things to them. Lighter's idea is pretty good for keeping him "on point".

Hopalong:
EXACTLY what Lighter said.

And the pedicure is a medical necessity and OF COURSE it's needed because of the accident. Permanently. This is one of the ADL (activities of daily living) -- isn't it?

Double-Grrr.

But I think Lighter's advice will get you where you need to be with your attorney.

Even print out your post here...take it to him, go through it point by point while showing it to him also on paper.

Grrr.

love
Hops

Izzy_*now*:
Thank you all,

Yes, I believe my lawyer has forgotten some details, (as I am wont to do when presented with the unknown).

I had to sleep on this to then remember, on top of not owning a bathing suit, (minor), how do I change for the pool in a place with no bed? I use my bed to dress. I cannot stand up.

I am unaware of pool regulations, such as a shower before and after..is that necessary? Well I cannot shower unless I sit on the floor then would require assistance get back into my chair. (All ths is tiriing me out to talk about it) Can I drive there and back in a dry then wet bathing suit---what an awful sight!!!---in winter?

And definitely, my lawyer said, "No Karla". That distresses me, as she makes house calls and I exercise on my bed, and use my "home equipment to practice things", like getting off the floor into my chair. She is also my best friend, and does not yet know. She will be here tomorrow.

Anyone have rules about pool therapy in their heads?

I am currently writing to my lawyer's assistant and pointing out these things and asking her to please try to understand and then talk with my lawyer. I cannot just 'next day' call or get an appointment with him. Hopefully she will bring him back on board, about the issues.

I sense he is going along with the Doctor's suggestions while forgetting about my (lack of) abilties.

Do you know that toes, in paralyzed feet begin to curl under? Mine have begun, but I have seen far worse that are out of sight! When i loook doen at my feet i do not see my nails, just to the knuckle/joint before them.

More later when I (might) hear back from Julie, or the man himself.
Now, surprise, surprise, my lawyer is a Narcissist. I can see it, but it seldom shows, around me anyway. Yesterday he was in a hurry and when I ' teased' about having no bathing suit, he went into story about his father, born 1935, 4 years older than I, who, even when he disagrees with his grandchildren, says "I don't give a sh*t!" to them and I took that to mean my lawyer doesn't give a sh*t about my having to buy a bathing suit. Normally he takes my teasing!

Oh what a sheltered life I've led!

Love Izzy

Oh yes, my PT, who is to come evert 2 months sent his report to my lawyer to say that I required Karla indefinitely to remain limber, but I see a Physiatrist takes precedence over a PT.

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