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debkor

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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #15 on: April 21, 2009, 02:15:22 PM »
Hey Iz,

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The Ortho Surgeon has left something inside my leg!

What!!!   ^&(^%$%&%%*&%+_@@$#@#

You need to see your Dr. ASAP.

Did you get any rest last night at all? 

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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2009, 02:40:38 PM »
thanks tt, Mo2 PR, Deb and seasons

I am almost but not quite as filled with pain as the beginnning. This object is likely the answer.

That one incision has been seeping for a week. With dressing changes finally something was trying to surface and felt hard to the nurse. now to find out what, but I hope it isn't an N. (I have bloodied up every sheet and towel, but for my very good ones.) (Christine comes today to clean, launder, shop.)

She is trying hard to reach MY surgeon and hopes today, for an X-ray and then.........the healing will begin! Should have been more like 2 weeks, not going on 4.

Store brought a trapeze but I tend to think it will be more in my way. Therapists are not always right.(The leg elevator on the chair didn't suit my long leg--not built for me.)

Funny the little things that can irritate me, They all know how to flip a switch UP, but not down. I'm always turning off lights.
Michelle changed cover on my chair cushion, did it backwards and ripped the zipper out of place. I figured out too late, when my wheel kept clanging on this "unknown object". Also built the dressing so high that I need a matching height on other side. Used a folding towel and puts the plastic pads on--must tucked or the annoyingly rub on wheels, clackety-clack, like cards on a bicycle wheel. All minor issues compared to the good and the reassurance they give me, but my nerves are taut~

I tremble, head, shoulders, arms hands, and don't know why. Over-exertion can be one, but when being still for2 hours, still feel it --even in my jaw.

{Before injury, I sent 2 of my songs back to Ontario for Barry to demo for me. He was trying to contact me and no answer, like after 4 calls, so found my landlady and then I called him when I was released from hospital. She let it slip the other day that he and Sue are going to be here on the 26th, as their eldest son lives here now! It was supposed to be a surprise, and I was wondering why he set aside his others to do mine....now I know hand-delivered.)

So sleepy. must lie down. I try to not, so can sleep at night. Never make it!

xx (((((((((((((((((ALLLLLLLLLLL)

Izzy

That incision in pic.
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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2009, 02:54:11 PM »
Ah, Iz.... (((((((((((((((IZZY))))))))))))))))))

You probably need so much sleep and peace from the pain, it doesn't really matter WHEN you sleep just yet. I hope you get an x-ray soon, and the incision looked at properly. The trembling could just be your body reacting to the pain and lack of sleep... it sure wouldn't surprise me if it was!! After all you've been through.

Yes, little things are going to bother you a lot more right now... and each one builds a mountain out of molehills. When you don't feel good you just aren't as tolerant of those little things - and YOU DON'T FEEL GOOD.

Wish I could wrap you in soft clouds - just the right temperature, support & touch - so you could feel "ahhhhhhh.... that's more like it!"

You've got someone coming in every day, right? You might have to insist on getting to the doctor, just as soon as you can and have the strength. I think it's important to get an x-ray and find out what's going on with that incision!!
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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2009, 05:34:26 PM »
I think your body' still waiting for proper medical attention, Izz.

You're probably experiencing a little bit of shock.


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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #19 on: April 21, 2009, 06:52:46 PM »
I mentioned the involuntary tremors (12 separate sessions) I had at the scene and on into Emerg. I looked it up and that is PTSD immediately after a physical trauma. The latest to the trauma is--What is in my leg?

I forewarned Christine today and I barked at her  # if times, totally cranky, because of blonde things.

I have a green garbage bag sitting out of the way. As the smaller waste baskets fill and just dry stuff I empty in, whereas with hospital crap and kitchen garbage I tie up their bags and put in the green one. I showed this to her last week.

Today she took all the separate bags out of the green bag to take downstairs!--standing there looking blonde with 6 smaller garbage bags---sure it's ok---I just make one trip with one big green one. I nearly hit the roof over that, but it wasn't necessary.
Her notes on today began with, "Izzy was quite shaky today and distressed....(I gave her the 'distressed' word, as opposed to 'foaming mad")
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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2009, 07:43:53 PM »
'We Care' are right on the ball. Christine must have called them, so I was called asking how I am, told the truth, and arrangements were made to take me to Emergeny tomorrow morning, as the Ortho surgeon is just not available. Mary Jo will meet me there.

The red tape!!

And guess what---the trembling settled right down.....so we have IZZY again not knowing what's what....like she was more distressed than she thought.
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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2009, 09:09:20 PM »
I wish you didn't have to wait until morning, Izz...

but if you can sleep, so be it.

love and comfort,

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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #22 on: April 21, 2009, 11:14:08 PM »
Sending thoughts of peace to you Izzy. I am so sorry you have to endure this nightmare. I hope you rest tonight, Izzy.      Ami
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.        Eleanor Roosevelt

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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #23 on: April 22, 2009, 12:56:43 AM »
hi all

I have a taxi coming in the morning to take me to emergency.  Mary Jo will meet me there. I didn’t do anything over the heads of the people caring for me, and they are keeping on top of it. I am not in there tonight because it would be crowded and at some point I could be sent home, advises one lady. The word is out amongst them all in their different divisions.

I have an upset tummy feeling, don’t want to look at food in case it’s from the hospital, but struggle through and mine is acceptable.

Going to bed to read was one of my most favourite times: snuggling in with a good book and read and read. Now the thought of bed means pain and no sleep. I now have a trapeze for ease in sitting up.

The shakes have settled down. All I don’t look forward to is tonight and sleep, but will test it now.

I really hope the x-rays show what is wrong, and my Dr. had no way of knowing when he just opened up 1cm of the incision to drain in his office. My foot is rock hard with swelling and (came later) the outside of that leg has a large patch filled with what looks like clear fluid.

I’ll be back in touch
Izzy
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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #24 on: April 22, 2009, 10:31:30 AM »
I hope you'll refuse to leave the hosp. until you've had a profound round of treatment.

Your pain is intolerable and YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO TOLERATE IT.

Love and relief to you, Izz,

Hops

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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #25 on: April 22, 2009, 12:29:51 PM »
I'm waiting for you to get in front of a competent doctor, Izz.

It sounds like there's at least one major problem.

::trying to be patient and calm::

Honestly...... this just isn't acceptable care.

 


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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #26 on: April 23, 2009, 11:05:24 AM »
I'm thinking of you, Izz....

wishing you're seeing a good doctor right now.

Mo2

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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #27 on: April 24, 2009, 01:37:35 PM »
::whispering::

How'ya doing, Izzy?


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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #28 on: April 25, 2009, 11:13:25 AM »
If Izz had to have surgery, which is likely IMO.....

I hope they only had to remove something, left behind, from first surgery.

That the bone broke again, would be too awful.

It disturbs me badly when people,

who should listen,

don't.

When Izz complains, something's dread wrong.

She deserved better from her health care professionals.

::shaking head::

OK....

::taking deep breath::

 I'll hope for the best.

Mo2

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Re: The Pain! I need help
« Reply #29 on: April 25, 2009, 09:16:31 PM »


Hi Iz,

Dang it, I hate it that you're having to endure all this.

You're deeply in my thoughts and prayers.

Have been on the road again, no laptop so was 'off' for a few days.

Much love to you special one.

tt