On 9/10/2012 9:52 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 9/5/2012 11:32 PM, Cheryl wrote:
>> Last half hour that I can eat until probably Friday and I haven't had
>> dinner and not even hungry. I hope this surgery works this time. I
>> also have to ask if the surgeon is going to be cutting into the scar
>> that was left from the first surgery if it's going to take longer to
>> heal. I'm scared and excited all at the same time because at this point
>> I can't walk without a walker.
>>
>> Wish me luck and I'd love any prayers you have to spare if you believe
>> in such things.
>
> Ths surgery didn't seem to work at all. The affected numb/painful foot
> that didn't have thi problem before surgerey is still numb/painful.
> Whenever I call the surgeons office they go into some discussion about
> additional pain meds will have to be handled through a pain management
> specialist even if i just ask how long my foot/leg will still be
> unusable. i haven't even talked to the surgeon since just before
> release on friday. there is no doubt this is neurological in nature
> since it wasn;t like ths before the first surgery. sorry i cant type
> well laying in bed which ive been doig since i got home. surgeon is
> suppoosed to call me tomorrow and i'm supposed to have an at home PT
> assessnent too. 2 surgeries and i don't feel any improvement. am i
> looking for something too soon?
>

I'm so sorry that the surgery did not work, Cheryl. Maybe you can get a
referral to a neurologist after the evaluation.

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Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
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