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« on: September 19, 2007, 07:40:31 PM » |
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Today was hard. Part of my big toe and partof the toe next to it are
not going to survive this ordeal. He said the heel is still improving tho.
I'm thankful I have my foot. Trying to accept this. Lots of women lose
their breasts to cancer and this is toes so if they can handle their problem
I should be able to handle this. He is going to put a graft on my heel to speed
up healing. All the pain I've been thru with them and I really thought they
would make it. Thanks for praying and thoughts. Told me to come up with
a date. Thinking about Oct. after I have my 2 dialysis clinic appts. early in
month cause he said I need to stay almost totally off of it for at least 5 days
after the graft is sewn on. I'm not going to make it to LV. Hopefully next
year.
Thanks again.
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« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2007, 07:41:46 PM » |
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Oh yes, they did another leg study and the blood flow is still good
in my leg and foot.
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« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2007, 07:55:35 PM » |
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Ohio Buckeye, you have been through so much and put up a good fight trying to save the toes. i am sorry. We Buckeyes are fighters. Stay strong. We are here if you need us  |
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2007, 08:00:25 PM » |
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I dont get it?? Why NOW do they decide to put a graph in your foot so it can heal faster? why didnt they do that long ago and try and save your toes??  Am i missing something here?  Sorry to hear the news O.B. You'll be allright, remember you have us behind you and beside you ALL THE WAY... We love you |
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« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2007, 08:33:23 PM » |
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OB It could be worse, I think if you had not struggled with the wound center and the pain you went through it would be worse. Sorry it has come to this but maybe once that is taken care of the rest will heal a lot quicker. All the best thoughts and Prayers for you OB.
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« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2007, 09:12:45 PM » |
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OB my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2007, 11:50:33 PM » |
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Sorry to hear that O.B. Your a strong person, i know you will get through this.
Thinking of you.
Amanda
xxoo
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« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2007, 12:57:27 AM » |
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Sorry to hear this O.B. you will continue to be in thought and prayer. |
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« Reply #9 on: September 20, 2007, 12:04:24 PM » |
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Sorry to hear, but our continual caring thoughts and prayers are with you. Hang strong!
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2007, 07:40:04 PM » |
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As this sinks in it gets more difficult instead of easier.
I've fallen in love with my toes.
Have to make appt. for physical which has to be done before surgery
and try to figure out how I'm going to be off my feet this amt. of time at least.
My toes hurt really bad now and as gross as it sounds he said if I wait too long
they came come off by themselves. I am terrified that I will wake up and
find a toe lying in bed. That would freak me out.
I am trying to think positive and think that with a heel graft and toes taken care
of maybe I will finally start healing and can start driving again and living again, doing
things with grandson, etc.
don't know date yet.
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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2007, 07:50:53 PM » |
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So sorry OB. Your so strong, I know you will get through this and were all behind you hun. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2007, 08:04:59 PM » |
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Goodfynina, I don't know. All I know is I just had to keep waiting for my next appt.
getting worse while I was waiting. The surgeon I was going to was not helping me
at all and had me soaking my foot twice a day. When I decided to get a 2nd opinion I
had to wait to get into for that. He immediately said he thought I had a leg blockage
and had me in getting a leg study in 2 days. Then I had to wait a week to go back
to see him. Then I see him and he tells me about blockage and recommends a
vascular surgeon I have to wait to get into see. Then I see him and he schedules
a stress test and angioplasty for like 2-3 wks later. In the meantime my foot is getting
worse and not getting blood. Finally I was so sick and weak I called and said I needed
this to be moved up. They said my dr. was out of town that's why it was scheduled
later. I said they find another dr. I need it done soon. I felt like I wasn't going to
make it. Then when they did my leg they found a major heart blockage also I didn't know
about. It seems like after they found the blockage and realized my foot wasn't getting a
blood flow they would have hurried me through. Then this wk. when I had a leg study
to make sure the artery was still open, the doc. said he was surprised I didn't have a graft
on my heel. Then the next day the foot wound dr. told me he was doing a heel graft and
about the toes. It is such a long story and ordeal. don't know why gaft wasn't done sooner.
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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2007, 08:24:14 PM » |
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So sorry OB. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers for a very speedy recovery... |
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« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2007, 05:53:42 AM » |
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Thinkin of ya OB Tamara xxx ooo 
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« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2007, 04:49:23 PM » |
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So sorry to hear about the foot problems, OB.
It does sound like you are dealing with it well and are putting things into perspective.
keep on those doctors and get as much info and as many opinions as you need to make yourself comfortable.
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« Reply #17 on: September 25, 2007, 10:47:50 AM » |
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OB, I'm so sorry! I know it must be hard to face losing a part of you. Just know that I am thinking of you and sending lots of love and prayers your way! |
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« Reply #18 on: September 30, 2007, 02:52:15 PM » |
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O.B. Just thinking about you and hoping your doing good, keep your Faith my friend Love ya bunches |
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« Reply #19 on: September 30, 2007, 05:41:47 PM » |
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Thanks for the thoughts Goofynina.
It looks like it's going to be scheduled for Mon. Oct. 8th about 8-8:30.
I have to see him Weds. to get prescriptions, have to get some kind of boot
to keep pressure off of my foot, and another special shoe. ugh.
Physical Tues. morn., dialysis clinic appt weds. afternoon. so it is going to be a
busy week then I'm going to be off of my feet for a while. I surely hope and
pray that this will be the beginning of the end of this year long ordeal. I want to
drive again, work again, wear regular shoes again, be able to go
to the groc. store, etc. and to be PAIN FREE!!!!!!!
My toes and heel are in pain every day even with pain med. I like my foot dr. at the
wound clinic but dang it took me too long to find him.
I will be outpatient.
Say a prayer for me on that day, (and several before then).
Thanks.
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« Reply #20 on: September 30, 2007, 06:30:14 PM » |
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awww..OB it has been a long road hasn't it. Well I do hope it gets better soon. Please keep us updated when you can. I really do keep you close in my prayers. |
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« Reply #21 on: September 30, 2007, 06:46:14 PM » |
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Aww O.B. Sorry to hear that. You best believe my prayers are with you (as always)  And no worries, i am sure you will be up and about and driving and working and all that again real soon (but that doesnt excuse you from spending time with us ya know)  We love ya O.B. |
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« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2007, 12:01:05 PM » |
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