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Title: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on March 17, 2007, 05:58:04 PM
I have been having a heel problem for couple of months now and it is
just not healing.  It started out after the toe infection when a slipper made
my heel dry and it cracked and now this.  I have to go to a surgeon Mon.
and I am so scared.  I'd like to go back to work.  I feel good if I could
have this heel heal.  My toe still has a place on it also where the nail came off.
It is not so sore but still needs to clear up.  Thanks.



Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on March 17, 2007, 06:03:20 PM
It goes without asking OB I hope things heal fast and you can be rid of these problems. Expediently my prayers go out for you in mind tonight.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: angela515 on March 17, 2007, 06:26:51 PM
Awww, you will be in my prayers as well.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: lola on March 17, 2007, 06:46:15 PM
hope you heel soon :lol;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on March 17, 2007, 07:02:19 PM
O.B.  Did they rule out a bone spur?  That is what i had and it was right where my heel had cracked.  It took about a month for it to stop hurting, it is still there, i feel a slight pain, just not like it was, hubby went to his doctor for his and the doc prescribed some antibiotics and some foot exercises for him.  Needless to say i healed alot faster than he did without medication, go figure huh  :P  Hope you get better soon, sending well wishes your way  ;)
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on March 17, 2007, 07:47:04 PM
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
No it is not a spur.
Being a diabetic and on dialysis causes things to heal slowly.
I have an antibiotic cream I put on it twice a day but it does not seem to
be improving.  I just feel so scared. 


Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: anja on March 17, 2007, 10:55:43 PM
Thinking of you in strength and calm for your impending appointment.  Hope you are able to think positive thoughts instead of worrying,  Stress can make your body weaker, concentrate on some hobby or book to help keep your mind from straying.  Best of luck.  Anja    :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Amanda From OZ on March 18, 2007, 07:15:35 AM
You will be in my prayers..... Hope it heals soon.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Joe Paul on March 18, 2007, 09:33:26 AM
You have my thoughts and prayers too OB, hang in there.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: okarol on March 18, 2007, 10:08:42 AM
Hi Ohio,
So sorry to hear you're having trouble.
I pray things improve soon!
I am sure you've read everything you can, but if not there's some good info here http://www.podiatrytoday.com/article/3702.
Take care,
K
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sara on March 18, 2007, 12:05:52 PM
I said a prayer for your quick healing OB.   :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: nextnoel on March 19, 2007, 01:04:30 PM
I hope your heel gets better fast - sorry to hear you're having such a problem; you're on my prayer list. :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on March 19, 2007, 03:55:08 PM
hi all
Went to surgeon today and he "worked" on my heel.
Boy did the numbing shot hurt when heel is so sore.
Had to hang on tight.  Numbness has worn off now.  :(
Have a special surgical bandages to wear on it and wrapped in gauze.
I pray to God that this brings healing.
Have to go back to see him next week.
Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts and please keep them going.


Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on March 19, 2007, 04:21:09 PM
Glad he worked on it O.B.  But did he say what it is, where it came from and how do you get rid of it? any meds?   :P
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on March 19, 2007, 05:28:06 PM
It started right after I had the toe infection.
I wore this slipper around with the toe cut out and it dried out my heel and
my heell cracked.  The first dr. said it was a fungus from all the antibiotics and shots
I had to have for the toe infection and prescribed an antibiotic cream.
Then it got worse and would not heal and got larger and red, etc. and the dr.
then referred me to a surgeon.  This special surgical bandages is supposed to draw
infection, etc. out of it and after the culture comes back he will know what kind of
antibiotic to prescribe.  It is very sore.  I'm wearing a shoe with no heel to rub it.
Said not to put any more cream on it right now.  Today he trimmed it around the
edges, etc.   I didn't know he was going to do all that and I drove.     Anyway,
I just need it to heal like NOW!

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: kelliOR on March 19, 2007, 09:06:33 PM
I hope things get better soon for you.
kelli
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Bajanne on March 19, 2007, 10:24:36 PM
My heart goes out to you. Be assured of my prayers for your complete healing.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: kitkatz on March 20, 2007, 02:24:29 PM
OUCH!
That is it, all I am going to sayT
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on March 20, 2007, 04:02:27 PM
I feel helpless and all I can do is pass along heartfelt wishes for a quick resolve and a prayer.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on March 27, 2007, 01:08:41 PM
Have to go back to dr. again Thurs.
Keep praying for my heel.
Sure hope he doesn't have to "work" on it again.
It is still painful.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: jedimaster on March 27, 2007, 02:05:32 PM
Hope you get better....like NOW!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on March 27, 2007, 04:34:45 PM
O.B. Here's wishing you well my friend  :cuddle;   Take care and keep us posted please  ;)
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: anja on March 28, 2007, 11:13:39 PM
My thoughts are with you , Ohio, and hoping the Doc. doesn't have to 'work' on your heel tomorrow!   :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on March 29, 2007, 05:59:49 AM
Just wondering how things went today.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: KidneyMommy on March 29, 2007, 07:32:35 AM
Praying for you  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on March 31, 2007, 03:45:14 PM
Have to go back to dr. again Thurs.
Keep praying for my heel.
Sure hope he doesn't have to "work" on it again.
It is still painful


O.B. any word from the Doc?,  come on my friend, PLEASE come and give us some good news over here!!  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 02, 2007, 11:39:39 AM
I went back to the dr. Thurs.
He "worked" on it again and prescribed a cream for it.
I am still taking antibiotics.
It is still so painful.  I need it to heal.  can barely walk.
I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to make it through this.
Yesterday I felt real weak and lightheaded, like I was going to pass out.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 02, 2007, 11:49:06 AM
O.B.  I am sorry to hear that, you just keep takin' them antibiotics and applying that cream and leave the praying up to us  :2thumbsup;  You know we got a great group of prayers here who are supporting you and waiting for you to get better too  ;)  Godspeed my friend  :)
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: nextnoel on April 02, 2007, 02:19:44 PM
I'm beginning to wonder if I'm going to make it through this.

You will - just keep taking it a day at a time - or half a day at a time, if that works better!  We're pulling for you :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on April 02, 2007, 03:47:29 PM
OB do you have family close by? If you need to talk to someone call me. I'm sending you a PM with my number. Like JBeany wrote one time, Tie a knot and hang on.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Bajanne on April 02, 2007, 04:04:26 PM
I was remembering you in prayer just today.  Please just hang in there.  It will get better.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 02, 2007, 05:16:06 PM
Thanks to all of you.  You are a great support group.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Joe Paul on April 02, 2007, 06:59:28 PM
O.B. Hoping and praying your foot heals soon. Hang in there!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: anja on April 02, 2007, 09:58:38 PM
Ohio Buckeye, sure sorry that the doc. had to work on your heel again!  :'(   That sure is a painful part of the body!  Hope the antibiotics and cream  do their thing and heal you very quickly so you are up walking and running around again soon!!     ;)   
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: kitkatz on April 03, 2007, 02:28:42 PM
I am going to join you in saying Oucie! Anything with the feet is painful and slow to recover. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: okarol on April 10, 2007, 05:30:26 PM
Just thinking of you OB, how's your heel? Healing I hope?

 :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: thegrammalady on April 10, 2007, 06:18:47 PM
hopefully what he already did will be helpful. good luck with it
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 10, 2007, 06:22:21 PM
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way O.B.  hoping and waiting to hear some good news from ya,  take care girlfriend  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on April 10, 2007, 06:33:58 PM
Just thinking of OB today. :)
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: anja on April 10, 2007, 11:05:43 PM
How goes it Ohio Buckeye?   :2thumbsup;  I hope!  We miss hearing from you , please give us an updated report.  Take care!   :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 11, 2007, 02:15:42 PM
I'm still here struggling with this heel and pain.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
Keeping it propped up, ointment on it, soaking it, praying.
He didn't work on it this week. Thank God!
Go again next week.
Thanks again.  Keep praying please.



Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: nextnoel on April 11, 2007, 02:17:57 PM
Keep praying please.
Absolutely will do.  I'm so sorry you're having such a miserable & painful time of it! :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 11, 2007, 03:51:18 PM
I'm still here struggling with this heel and pain.
Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.
Keeping it propped up, ointment on it, soaking it, praying.
He didn't work on it this week. Thank God!
Go again next week.
Thanks again.  Keep praying please.

Let me tell you first of all, it is just great to see you here again.  Please dont stay away too long, alot of us are really worried about you.  Take care O.B. and we will keep them prayers comin'  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 11, 2007, 06:55:18 PM
Thanks Goofynina,
I haven't been on computer much at all.
I appreciate the IHD family and their prayers and thoughts.
I pray to God there is some improvement soon.
I'm so glad I found this website.
You all are such special people to me.
Thanks again so much.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Rerun on April 11, 2007, 07:09:38 PM
Sounds like you are doing everything possible to let it heal.  Keep up the good work.  Prayers to you.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 14, 2007, 06:36:52 PM
Hey O.B.  I seen you online and wanted to come and see how you are doing?  I sure hope your doing better, thinking of you always  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 14, 2007, 06:44:45 PM
Hi Goofynina
I'm about the same.
Today I think I had less times of unbearable pain tho still in pain.
That is a small measurement of improvement but I will take it.
I keep telling my energy and strength to go to my heel to heal.  haha
The days and nights are lonnnnnnnnnnng right now.
But at least I felt like getting on IHD tonight.   :D
Thanks to you all for your concern and prayers.
I sure need and appreciate them.


Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Bajanne on April 16, 2007, 06:50:21 PM
So glad to hear from you.  You are so much in my thoughts and prayers these days.  Just keep on one day at time.  You're going to make it after all!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: paris on April 20, 2007, 05:24:46 PM
Sorry Ohio Buckeye. Pain can just take over your days  - it can be so hard. I have not been on the computer for a couple of weeks, also.  Part depression, part pain - but I feel better when I connect with people here. At least everyone at IHD understands the amount of pain we go through and the roller coaster of emotions.  Wish I was there. We could go to DerDutchman for lunch!! 
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 22, 2007, 03:54:52 PM
Ahhhh, Der Dutchman sounds great!
This wk. the doc said he saw no improvement and I was
supposed to go back Thurs but he called today and said he
wants me to come in tomorrow.  He feels he needs to "clean"
it out again.  ugh  That means it will be deeper and bigger.
I am trying to make it thru this.  I don't know.
If I lost my foot I don't think I could do PD and be independent.
I don't think I'd do hemo to live in a nursing home.
I know where I'm going but I did want to be here a longer
time for my little grandson.  Right now I feel like I'm living
on the edge.  This is a hard time.
I love you all and appreciate you so and appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
I do hope I can meet some of you in Vegas if that's where the meet is.
God bless!

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 22, 2007, 04:01:38 PM
O.B.  Now you quit thinking like that,  Your going to be here for a long time, no worries there girlfriend. ;)   Good Luck with the doc. tomorrow and always remember, Pray for the best, Prepare for the worst.  Sending my thoughts and prayers always...  Susie
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Kathleen on April 22, 2007, 07:11:54 PM
Ohio Buckeye  Oh sweetie I'm sorry that  you're having a hard time with your heel. Sending you good thoughts and prayers your way.

 :grouphug;

Kat
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: anja on April 22, 2007, 10:18:27 PM
  So sad to hear that the doctor has to dig at your heel again, Ohio buckeye, how very painful that must be!!!   :'( 

  This happened to a friend of mine several times and she is now all healed and walking great!  So hang in there, we are

  all pulling for you to heal after this time for sure!!!  Keep your chin up, we are here... at any time, any hour!   :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 23, 2007, 11:23:18 AM
I do not know what to do as I made an appt. with another dr. for a 2nd opinion
but can't see him til tomorow.  So I don't know whether to let the dr. dig at it
again today or wait til I see the other dr. tomorrow to see what he says.
what to do.  I need wisdom.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 23, 2007, 11:26:50 AM
I do not know what to do as I made an appt. with another dr. for a 2nd opinion
but can't see him til tomorow.  So I don't know whether to let the dr. dig at it
again today or wait til I see the other dr. tomorrow to see what he says.
what to do.  I need wisdom.

Hi O.B.  Call the doc. that you have an appt with today and see if he can see you later on this week, if he can, then cancel today's appt. see the doc tomorrow, see what he says, and if its not what you want to hear, go see the doctor you were originally seeing ;)  Good luck and keep us posted please.    :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 23, 2007, 11:49:18 AM
I orignally had the appt. for Thurs. and he called Sun. and said he should see me
Mon. instead.  Being that he called me on Sun. I thought he must have felt it
was important to see me today iso of Thurs.  I hope he can put it off until
I get this 2nd opinion. 
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: MyssAnne on April 23, 2007, 12:48:44 PM
Let us know how you are O.B.  Hopefully the doctor will agree to a second opinion. I'll keep
my fingers crossed for you!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 24, 2007, 07:37:06 PM
Well, went to dr. Mon. and he cleaned it out again but said he would decide
Mon. whether to hospitalize me and do a deep one and start me on anti. this Thurs.
So went today for a 2nd opinion and he started me on anti. today and scheduled me for
a leg study for Thurs. to make sure there's not a circulation problem.
So I felt like I made some headway today.
I guess I'm praying now that if there is a problem in my leg that it can be solved somehow.
and of course for my heal to heel.  maybe the antibiotics will help some of the pain and redness
and swelling.  I sure pray so.
Thanks for all your prayers and keep them going please.


Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on April 24, 2007, 08:20:47 PM
Well, went to dr. Mon. and he cleaned it out again but said he would decide
Mon. whether to hospitalize me and do a deep one and start me on anti. this Thurs.
So went today for a 2nd opinion and he started me on anti. today and scheduled me for
a leg study for Thurs. to make sure there's not a circulation problem.
So I felt like I made some headway today.
I guess I'm praying now that if there is a problem in my leg that it can be solved somehow.
and of course for my heal to heel.  maybe the antibiotics will help some of the pain and redness
and swelling.  I sure pray so.
Thanks for all your prayers and keep them going please.



Whatever the outcome OB we are here for you. I think about you all the time and I'm sorry this has been so uncomfortable for you. Diabetes can be such a terrible disease. I hope they can do something.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: kitkatz on April 24, 2007, 08:56:35 PM
When I read you posts earlier today I sent prayer winging your way.  (Actually I threw another rock, and told the Angels to duck!)  I sure hope everything gets better for you soon!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: anja on April 24, 2007, 09:32:33 PM
  Encouraging news, OhioBuckeye!  Hope the meds help the pain and healing!  Hang in there, sure can't be easy to deal with, but it will get better!   :2thumbsup;   Best wishes to you!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: nextnoel on April 25, 2007, 05:44:41 AM
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers - hope things progress to a good outcome!  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Amanda From OZ on April 25, 2007, 07:35:53 AM
I hope everything gets better very soon.

Take care

Amanda
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 25, 2007, 03:05:19 PM
O.B.  maybe it would be best if you let them check you into a hospital so you can get the proper care you need in a more efficent time matter.  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on April 26, 2007, 01:22:56 PM
Goofynina that is great advice. You don't want to get the wound infected thats for sure.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 27, 2007, 12:30:42 PM
I had the leg study yesterday.
Will send dr. results today or mon.
hope if therre is something wrong it can be corrected - soon.
Thanks all.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on April 27, 2007, 12:39:19 PM
I had the leg study yesterday.
Will send dr. results today or mon.
hope if therre is something wrong it can be corrected - soon.
Thanks all.


Just so you remember one thing O.B.  We will always be here for you and so will our prayers.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: MyssAnne on April 27, 2007, 12:58:27 PM
More waiting! Let us know how you're doing and what they recommend for your leg!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on April 27, 2007, 01:41:57 PM
I think we spend 99% of our time waiting  :(  But we will wait with you, how does that grab ya OB.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: nextnoel on April 27, 2007, 01:42:36 PM
I'm sending good thoughts to you so intensely that my eyes are crossed!  I hope the study leads to a good outcome for treatment of your problem!  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on April 27, 2007, 05:53:33 PM
I appreciate having you waiting with me and all the prayers and thoughts.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sara on May 01, 2007, 07:31:28 PM
I'm still thinking of you Buckeye.   :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: okarol on May 02, 2007, 10:17:43 AM
Hey OB, Thinking of you and hope you're doing better.
 :)
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 02, 2007, 03:15:48 PM
The dr. office called tues. and said the test was acceptable
and interpretable and to come in 5/8.
I was expecting more than that.
So I am still waiting in pain  This is the pits
and I don't see an end to it yet.




Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: MyssAnne on May 02, 2007, 03:17:54 PM
Say what? You have to wait til the 8th?
That stinks rotten eggs.
I say call 'em back and ask them
what you're supposed to do til then
with the pain, darn it!!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: anja on May 02, 2007, 10:33:04 PM
That's the pits OB,  they should at least offer you something for the pain in the meantime!  Bet they would want something if it were the other way around!!  Thinking of you and wishing you the best!   :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 03, 2007, 06:15:15 AM
Wish i could help OB, about the only thing you could do is contact the Doctor again and explain that you don't think he understands the pain you are in and demand pain relief.

This may not sound right but the only good thing about pain is at least the nerves are still alive down there. I do know what that pain feels like trust me I'm not trying to make light of it, but it's a good thing that the nerve damage is not bad enough to have no feelings.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 03, 2007, 07:31:06 PM
You are right Sluff.
My best friend who is a nurse said if I wasn't
having any pain with this I'd be in big time trouble.
So I guess pain is good in that way.
I am so glad you are back Sluff
and hope you are feeling much better.
You have so much wisdom and always know
the right thing to say.  Missed you.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 07, 2007, 05:15:27 PM
tomorrow is dr. appt.
siure hope there is help for me.
Last night I hurt so bad and felt so bad I didn't even do pd.
didn't even put nightclothes on.
laid down on bed about 3:15 and got up after twelvle, except for taking pain pills.
this has goit to get better,
many of us seem to be hurting right now.
all get better.




Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sara on May 07, 2007, 05:25:35 PM
Good luck tomorrow, OB.  I hope this Dr. helps you.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 08, 2007, 04:48:10 AM
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;  Prayers for some good news today OB  :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: MyssAnne on May 08, 2007, 05:01:57 AM
OB? What did you find out? We've been thinking and praying for you, honey.
 :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 08, 2007, 06:24:11 PM
he looked at it today and took x-rays.
it is not in bone, that is good.
he is recommending me to st. ann's wound clinic.
he hopes I will have an appt. there for thurs.
he is recommending I be hospsitaized andhave surgery on it.
clean it al up and put what he called a vac pac in it to seal it and hopefully help it heal.
he does surgery but he wants someone specialized in this to do it.
praying that it works.  so much pain.
it is depleting me of my strength and energy.
got to keep strength up for surgery.
almost too tired to eat.
if this works and I feel better I think I will do the happy dance every day.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 08, 2007, 06:30:46 PM
he looked at it today and took x-rays.
it is not in bone, that is good.
he is recommending me to st. Ann's wound clinic.
he hopes I will have an appt. there for thurs.
he is recommending I be hospitalized and have surgery on it.
clean it al up and put what he called a vac pac in it to seal it and hopefully help it heal.
he does surgery but he wants someone specialized in this to do it.
praying that it works.  so much pain.
it is depleting me of my strength and energy.
got to keep strength up for surgery.
almost too tired to eat.
if this works and I feel better I think I will do the happy dance every day.



The wound clinic is a great idea. Tell them you have no way to get there and they may send a nurse to your house to clean and redress the wound daily. I had a friend who developed a real bad leg wound roughly 2.5 " wide by 4.5" long down to the bone. It took 6 months because of her diabetes but it healed, with the constant care.

Hope things go well, get your rest. I hope you have someone to depend on.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 08, 2007, 06:44:45 PM
Thanks to you all for prayers.
My oldest son is coming over tomorrow eve. to cut grass.
2 friends and a sister-in-law brought in some groc. for me
and fixed some prepared food for me. I am pretty much sitting around with my
foot propped up.  If I recver from this I will never be the same person.
I'n sure of that.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 08, 2007, 06:46:14 PM
It is so great to have all of your support and prayers.
I appreciate you all and hope to meet some of you some day.

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 08, 2007, 06:48:17 PM
  If I recover from this I will never be the same person.
I'm sure of that.



Not if OB, when.. you will and you have to think positive thoughts. I know it's easy for me to say this but please try and stay positive, it has a lot to do with healing.  :-*
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 08, 2007, 08:33:40 PM
You are right Sluff.  I got to try to be positive.
This could be a turnaround place I'm at.


Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: kianhu on May 08, 2007, 08:59:43 PM
I will be praying for you.   :waving;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: kitkatz on May 08, 2007, 09:56:56 PM
Hubby had the vac pac it did wonders for his wounds. I have pics if ya want them.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 08, 2007, 10:38:10 PM
Thanks Kitkatz
That sounds encouraging.
I don't think I can handle pics. tho.
What is it exactly?  Sounds a liquid filled plastic gel pouch or spmething.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 09, 2007, 04:38:04 AM
Maybe I'll just have to stop in and see ya in June, give you a big ole Sluff hug... :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: MyssAnne on May 09, 2007, 05:03:32 AM
I have a coworker who had a deep wound, she ended up having a nurse come every day to clean and pack it. With what, I'm not sure, quite frankly. I just so hope you can get some relief from the unremitting pain. You're hanging in there, and you're going on. You're one strong lady, you can do this!   :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 09, 2007, 09:52:40 AM
The wound clinic just called and want me to come in this afternoon.
don't know if I'll be coming home or going to hosp.
so keep praying.
I hope June works out and can happen.  that sould be great.
Later

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Amanda From OZ on May 09, 2007, 02:01:39 PM
Good luck OB.

Sending positive thoughts your way.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 09, 2007, 08:46:20 PM
Try to keep us updated if you can.  Let the professionals do what they do. In my thoughts...  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 09, 2007, 08:54:58 PM
I'm home.
got to see another dr. for another leg study.

a funny thing happened today.
I didn't go to bed til like 3am and my cell phone was in my car but I could not find it.
that means 9 hrs. dialysis takes me til noon.
The dr. is calling my home phone and cell phone to say to come in today.
My best friend of lifetime is an emer. backup.  Well they called her at work
She is calling me = no answer.  
So she calls her husband who in on way home from work.
They have a house key.
So he is talking to her on the cell phone, "yes my car is there,
she's not in the house, not in backyard,"  Sue is saying "You gotta check in the bedroom"
and he doesn't want to.  She's saying "yes, you to to see if she is alright.
So as he comes down the hall he calls out again "Jan, Jan" and I wake startled after
doing my best sleep and say "What". Eddy?'And I hear him say, she's ok, she answered me.
Then he says "Where if your cell phone "  I tell him it is in my car somehwere.  He
asked where my car keys were and I am hurring try to do a temporary disconnect and
get into my robe.  I get out in the kitchen and he's coming back in with my keys and cellphone,
and gives me a number and says "call this then call Sue everyone is worried about you."
Then my oldest son appears.  I have to hurry back for drain and dr. apapt. was only 1hr.+ away.
what a morning.  poor Eddie.
Makes you realize how you are living on the edge.


Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on May 09, 2007, 09:43:44 PM
Aye yi yi O.B.  your gonna have to pin that phone to your bloomers or something so you dont forget it anymore! ;)   Sounds like you have alot of people who love you girlfriend (isnt it nice) :)   and We love you too,  now you go get that foot checked and let us know what happens, k,   :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 10, 2007, 04:21:16 AM
I'm home.
got to see another dr. for another leg study.

a funny thing happened today.
I didn't go to bed til like 3am and my cell phone was in my car but I could not find it.
that means 9 hrs. dialysis takes me til noon.
The dr. is calling my home phone and cell phone to say to come in today.
My best friend of lifetime is an emer. backup.  Well they called her at work
She is calling me = no answer.  
So she calls her husband who in on way home from work.
They have a house key.
So he is talking to her on the cell phone, "yes my car is there,
she's not in the house, not in backyard,"  Sue is saying "You gotta check in the bedroom"
and he doesn't want to.  She's saying "yes, you to to see if she is alright.
So as he comes down the hall he calls out again "Jan, Jan" and I wake startled after
doing my best sleep and say "What". Eddy?'And I hear him say, she's ok, she answered me.
Then he says "Where if your cell phone "  I tell him it is in my car somehwere.  He
asked where my car keys were and I am hurring try to do a temporary disconnect and
get into my robe.  I get out in the kitchen and he's coming back in with my keys and cellphone,
and gives me a number and says "call this then call Sue everyone is worried about you."
Then my oldest son appears.  I have to hurry back for drain and dr. apapt. was only 1hr.+ away.
what a morning.  poor Eddie.
Makes you realize how you are living on the edge.


It's good to know that your back up plan works. Some friends are just irreplaceable. Kind of like you. Take care and good luck with your leg study.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: kitkatz on May 10, 2007, 11:42:35 AM
Go take car eof yourself.  The vac pack was a machine that was placed with bandages over the wound my hubby had. It pulled the juices out of the wound and pulled the sides together.  I have pics of his wound, no pics of the machine though or his bandages.   His would was huge and it looked gross, so the pics are something I will not post here. I can email what his wound looke dlike at beginning and what it looks like now. There is hope.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 17, 2007, 09:53:57 PM
I haave blockage(s)  below my right knee and am scheduled for angioplasty on
my leg 6/1. which seems far off right now.  hope and pray it works.  dr. will
decide then if stents can be put in or helpful.  heel surgery will not happen before then. 
have a stress test next wk. (nuclear) which really stresses me out as I don't feel like
my body can handle one bit more stress. love to all.


Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sara on May 18, 2007, 05:47:30 AM
I hope they are able to clear up that blockage and get blood flowing properly.   :cuddle;  Hang in there OB, maybe after your surgery your heel will start getting better on its own.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 18, 2007, 05:57:19 AM
I haave blockage(s)  below my right knee and am scheduled for angioplasty on
my leg 6/1. which seems far off right now.  hope and pray it works.  dr. will
decide then if stents can be put in or helpful.  heel surgery will not happen before then. 
have a stress test next wk. (nuclear) which really stresses me out as I don't feel like
my body can handle one bit more stress. love to all.


It seems like they are really trying to get to the bottom of all this so in away I'm glad for you but in another way I feel bad you have to go through all this. The nuclear stress test is not all that terrible. I just had one a couple of weeks ago when I was in the Hospital. It only last a couple of minutes and you will get out of breath and kind of nauseous but it only last like 2 minutes. It is over as quick as it starts so try to hang in there and if you can't do it then tell them you are not able to. They will have a couple of nurses and a doctor in the room during the test and someone to monitor your BP on the spot, so try not to stress over this procedure.  I wish you the best and keep us up to date. Love ya OB
 :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on May 18, 2007, 02:19:50 PM
Hey O.B.  I've had one of them stress test done as well and it isnt too bad, just breathe regularly, it goes by fast.   I am ahopin' and aprayin' that they clear the blockage and get that blood flowing good again.  Your in my thoughts always.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Kathleen on May 18, 2007, 03:11:25 PM
I haave blockage(s)  below my right knee and am scheduled for angioplasty on
my leg 6/1. which seems far off right now.  hope and pray it works.  dr. will
decide then if stents can be put in or helpful.  heel surgery will not happen before then. 
have a stress test next wk. (nuclear) which really stresses me out as I don't feel like
my body can handle one bit more stress. love to all.




Oh sweetie, I hate to hear that you having to go through so much.. My heart pours out to you, I wish I could make this all go away. Take care of yourself. Know that your in my thoughts and prayers.





OK God listen up, I don't ask for much but please, work your ever loving healing on Ohio Buckeye  this I pray.

Amen..
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on May 22, 2007, 07:17:01 PM
An update
Stress test is weds. as planned (nuclear)
and leg clearing angioplasty (and heart) will be this Fri.at 11  iso of next Fri.
I sure pray I can make I thru this andthis works and improvement comes soon.
Prayers appreciated.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 22, 2007, 07:26:03 PM
An update
Stress test is weds. as planned (nuclear)
and leg clearing angioplasty (and heart) will be this Fri.at 11  iso of next Fri.
I sure pray I can make I thru this andthis works and improvement comes soon.
Prayers appreciated.


Friday at 10 am Central OB I will stop for a moment and say a prayer just for you. I promise. We love you OB and want the best for you. :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: MyssAnne on May 23, 2007, 09:46:38 AM
Hang in there, it's almost over!  We're thinking and praying for you! Please do let us know what they find out and what they
think should happen, then what YOU decide needs to be done.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Kathleen on May 23, 2007, 09:45:17 PM
An update
Stress test is weds. as planned (nuclear)
and leg clearing angioplasty (and heart) will be this Fri.at 11  iso of next Fri.
I sure pray I can make I thru this andthis works and improvement comes soon.
Prayers appreciated.


Ohio Buckeye

Thanks so much for the update, I've been thinking about you... Let us know how things turn out... Good thoughts coming your way.. Keep us posted sweetie..
Kat
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 24, 2007, 04:37:50 AM
I hope the stress test went well.  You are in my thoughts and prayers OB.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on May 25, 2007, 02:37:35 PM
I hope things went well today OB.  Thinking of you.   :grouphug;  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sara on May 25, 2007, 04:35:30 PM
Please check in when you can.   :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: tamara on May 25, 2007, 10:04:30 PM
More Hugs and Thoughts for You

 :cuddle;   :cuddle;  :cuddle;

Thinking of you

Tamara xxx ooo
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Bajanne on May 26, 2007, 07:12:29 AM
I have not been on the site much recently because of my Internet problems,  but you have been on my mind and I have been remembering you in prayer.  I am trusting that you are on the mend.  Looking forward to hear from you.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Kathleen on June 04, 2007, 10:02:58 AM
Ohio Buckeye been thinking about ya, hoping we get a update soon.... :)

Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sara on June 04, 2007, 10:50:03 AM
How are you doing OB?   :waving;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on June 17, 2007, 10:01:20 AM
hi

Ohio Buckeye here and so glad to be saying hello and thanks for all your prayers.I am getting stronger daily and
will be home in a day or 2 I think.  I have missed  you.   Hope you are all doing well.
It was the long way to find out I had a heart blockage as well.
God bless you all and Happy Father's day to you fathers.
Ohio Buckeye
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: okarol on June 17, 2007, 10:18:36 AM
Hi OB,
Wow what a time you have had. I am glad to hear from you and so happy you're feeling stronger!
 :cuddle; HUGS and best wishes!
Karol
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Joe Paul on June 17, 2007, 11:09:55 AM
Hi Ohio!!, glad the hear your doing better.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: angela515 on June 17, 2007, 02:46:40 PM
Glad your doing better.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ginger on June 17, 2007, 05:18:11 PM
Ohio,
Been wondering how you were doing. Glad to hear that things are going better. Hope you are home soon.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Amanda From OZ on June 17, 2007, 05:27:50 PM
Glad to hear you are getting better.  :cuddle;

Amanda
xxoo
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Sluff on June 18, 2007, 04:06:08 AM
Thanks for checking in OB  :bandance; You missed my visit. I was in Wooster last weekend. I'm glad you are getting stronger.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: MyssAnne on June 18, 2007, 04:10:44 AM
OB, I am so glad you're feeling better!  I'm gald they caught the heart blockage, my goodness!!! You've had a tough time of it.
Hopefully your recuperation will be a lot smoother!
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: goofynina on June 18, 2007, 01:44:08 PM
Hey Hey O.B.  Sounds like your doing good, that's what we like to hear,  you just keep on keepin' on and remember we will always be here for you ;)  Missin' you much my friend,  :cuddle;
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on February 12, 2008, 04:47:35 PM
I read over this thread and it brought tears to me eyes because of all the love, prayers,
concern and caring thoughts from the IHD Family.  I do love and appreciate you so much.
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: isurvived on February 17, 2008, 04:21:49 PM
I am new to the family, but I wish you continued good health. Cheers!  :beer1; It's only root beer, but what the heck. 8)
Title: Re: need prayer
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on February 19, 2008, 05:34:33 PM
Thanks isurvived.