I broke my right foot yesterday morning. :(
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Vicki
Herbal Alchemist
UPDATE:
Saw the Orthopedic Surgeon this afternoon. Good news and bad news. The good news is the cast finally came off my right foot, and is healing well. Yeah!!
The bad news is the cast on my left foot will be left on until further notice. The doctor said he didn't think it was healing correctly, so he wants me back in 2 weeks for another x-ray. He said he would make a decision then whether I need surgery or not. I really hoping for "not."
Saw the Orthopedic Surgeon this afternoon. Good news and bad news. The good news is the cast finally came off my right foot, and is healing well. Yeah!!
The bad news is the cast on my left foot will be left on until further notice. The doctor said he didn't think it was healing correctly, so he wants me back in 2 weeks for another x-ray. He said he would make a decision then whether I need surgery or not. I really hoping for "not."
Purpl3_Haz3
On a Permanent Vakation
Well Vicki, I am sorry to see this thread come back with bad news, but am glad to hear of the recent better news....One thing I can say, is that your are handling this pretty well! My uncle had his foot operated on for gout, and was unable to walk for a couple months. He had one of those scooters, that you bend you knee and rest your shin on...but he had a pretty crappy time.
Regardless, it is inspiring to see someone go through a rough situation, while keeping a (digital) smile on their (digital) face... ;-)
Hang in there, and best of luck on your next appointment! Hopefully no more surgeries!
Regardless, it is inspiring to see someone go through a rough situation, while keeping a (digital) smile on their (digital) face... ;-)
Hang in there, and best of luck on your next appointment! Hopefully no more surgeries!
Vicki
Herbal Alchemist
Saw the Orthopedic surgeon today......
My left foot is not healing as well as they had hoped, plus I also have a painful bunion, so he is recommending surgery. The problem is we don't have the best insurance. We would have to come up with $2,000 dollars plus 20% after that, and we don't have it. So, the surgery will have to be put on hold, and I'll be in the wheelchair longer than expected. I hate insurance companies with a passion.
My left foot is not healing as well as they had hoped, plus I also have a painful bunion, so he is recommending surgery. The problem is we don't have the best insurance. We would have to come up with $2,000 dollars plus 20% after that, and we don't have it. So, the surgery will have to be put on hold, and I'll be in the wheelchair longer than expected. I hate insurance companies with a passion.
momofthegoons
vapor accessory addict
I'm so sorry Vicki. Doesn't it seem like the insurance companies make up the rules as they go along? Pisses me off too.
Try to be patient (I know; easy for me to say) and maybe find something to do that can be done in a wheelchair. Maybe get some online Christmas shopping done? I don't know how "crafty" you are, but maybe make some presents?
Funny how when you can't get out, you want to so badly.
Try to be patient (I know; easy for me to say) and maybe find something to do that can be done in a wheelchair. Maybe get some online Christmas shopping done? I don't know how "crafty" you are, but maybe make some presents?
Funny how when you can't get out, you want to so badly.
Vicki
Herbal Alchemist
Thanks. We were given phone numbers to call to get and get the cost for of everything. The surgeon is one charge, the hospital has a charge, and also the anethesiologist. We have not checked yet, but I know it will be in the thousands of dollars. I'm not even sure if these doctors and the hospital would take payments. They would all three probably make it so high, we couldn't afford the monthly payments.
I refuse to get our family in financial difficulties, or worse, because of this. Forgive my tone. I'm still pissed about all of it. But, not to the point that I will get depressed, or feel sorry for myself. There's always tax refund time, or we could cash in some U.S. savings bonds. ::sigh::
I refuse to get our family in financial difficulties, or worse, because of this. Forgive my tone. I'm still pissed about all of it. But, not to the point that I will get depressed, or feel sorry for myself. There's always tax refund time, or we could cash in some U.S. savings bonds. ::sigh::
Cloud of vaped positiv vibes from France incomin' !
Hate it every time I read about someone not being able to get medical care in a rich country.
Come live in France, it would be almost free
Or more seriously, give it a look at how much it will cost in a foreign country such as Morocco, Romania, Mexico, etc... I know they can have good & affo medical care.
Hate it every time I read about someone not being able to get medical care in a rich country.
Come live in France, it would be almost free
Or more seriously, give it a look at how much it will cost in a foreign country such as Morocco, Romania, Mexico, etc... I know they can have good & affo medical care.