I called today to verify my appointment on Thursday at OHSU and guess what?? The Doctor I was going to see had to go on Medical Leave yesterday and my appointment needs to be CANCELED!!
As of this morning they have no idea who I should go see, they have no idea when she will be back and they have no idea when I will be pain free.
I am totally freaking out! I am trying to stay rational but I am running out of pain medication and I have a business trip next week and no treatment plan. I don't even know if its a good idea for me travel.
I am praying my doctors will get back to me tomorrow with a Plan B. I may have to go out of state to get this stupid surgery.
I realized today that I have, with out a doubt, the worst luck in history!!!
To top it off ,I started having bloody noses. I suspect the Celabrex is causing it. So I stopped taking it today.
Well, don't know what else to say except I am having a nightmare of a year and I am no where near the end of it. I am just waiting to see what other major obstacle is around the corner.
Thank God for all support at home. Without it I don't what I would do.
I guess all I can do now is just cross my fingers and pray........
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Just another Weekend
Happy Sunday all!!
I finally painted my back door and did some touch up work outside... Even on Vicodin I can still paint inside the lines!!
We finally got an answer to our Ground Squirrel problem. Thanks to Pete's Pest Control!! Sealed up all the holes and set traps. Hopefully no more scratching over the winter.
Aarons soccer team won 6-1 on Saturday!! He had an awesome diving save. He is getting to be a very good goaly.
I tried some new pain medication this afternoon Darvocet. I guess it is not suppose to knock you out like Vicodin does. WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! It totally wiped me out!! So much for having something I can take and drive to work with little pain and take after work to drive home with little pain.
My luck has sucked so far this year so why should it be any different now. I am just going to have to suck it up for two more weeks or longer!! My business trip is going to be a joke and not a lot of fun. We will see what my doctor says but I am hoping I can cancel it.
At this point I cant image 6 hours on the plane, 2 hours in a car and sleeping in a hotel. Then walking all day and flying all night home. What ever...........
I am getting loopy again and the ability to make good sentences is rapidly going away. So, I will sign off for today.
I have said it before but my life is like the movie "Ground Hogs Day" , same thing every day. I pray 2009 finally brings something good for me and my family. Maybe I don't deserve it but I know Theresa absolutely deserves a very long string of good luck and low stress. I am crossing everything I have to make sure it happens!
Good Nite!!!
I finally painted my back door and did some touch up work outside... Even on Vicodin I can still paint inside the lines!!
We finally got an answer to our Ground Squirrel problem. Thanks to Pete's Pest Control!! Sealed up all the holes and set traps. Hopefully no more scratching over the winter.
Aarons soccer team won 6-1 on Saturday!! He had an awesome diving save. He is getting to be a very good goaly.
I tried some new pain medication this afternoon Darvocet. I guess it is not suppose to knock you out like Vicodin does. WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! It totally wiped me out!! So much for having something I can take and drive to work with little pain and take after work to drive home with little pain.
My luck has sucked so far this year so why should it be any different now. I am just going to have to suck it up for two more weeks or longer!! My business trip is going to be a joke and not a lot of fun. We will see what my doctor says but I am hoping I can cancel it.
At this point I cant image 6 hours on the plane, 2 hours in a car and sleeping in a hotel. Then walking all day and flying all night home. What ever...........
I am getting loopy again and the ability to make good sentences is rapidly going away. So, I will sign off for today.
I have said it before but my life is like the movie "Ground Hogs Day" , same thing every day. I pray 2009 finally brings something good for me and my family. Maybe I don't deserve it but I know Theresa absolutely deserves a very long string of good luck and low stress. I am crossing everything I have to make sure it happens!
Good Nite!!!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Consultation Set
Good News! I finally got an appointment for Oct 30th at OHSU. I am upset it is not sooner but considering the Surgeon is the best and the only in town who can do this, I am dealing with it.
My doctor gave me Celebrex to try. If it works I am hoping to take less Vicodin, which will make me feel more comfortable. However, no one is concerned about me getting dependent on them. Its just my OCD kicking in.
The pain seems to be getting more intense unfortunately. I will be very grateful when this is over. If everything works out I hope I will be done with Surgery before Thanksgiving.
I have a business trip November 5 and 6. I am not looking forward to 6 hours on a plane. I will find a way to manage. I cant afford to miss this trip or any work since I have no more sick days or vacation. Work actually gave me 2 extra weeks after Chemo which I am very thankful for. I do not want them to think I am tying to get more time off.
God knows I need to keep this job right now....
Anyway, I do feel better that things are at least moving in a direction. Just 2 weeks ago I no idea what was going on and my over active imagination was coming up with all kinds of scenarios.
I just need to mange the next few weeks and I think it will get better real quick.
The best Christmas present is to have NO aches, pains or bad test results!!
My doctor gave me Celebrex to try. If it works I am hoping to take less Vicodin, which will make me feel more comfortable. However, no one is concerned about me getting dependent on them. Its just my OCD kicking in.
The pain seems to be getting more intense unfortunately. I will be very grateful when this is over. If everything works out I hope I will be done with Surgery before Thanksgiving.
I have a business trip November 5 and 6. I am not looking forward to 6 hours on a plane. I will find a way to manage. I cant afford to miss this trip or any work since I have no more sick days or vacation. Work actually gave me 2 extra weeks after Chemo which I am very thankful for. I do not want them to think I am tying to get more time off.
God knows I need to keep this job right now....
Anyway, I do feel better that things are at least moving in a direction. Just 2 weeks ago I no idea what was going on and my over active imagination was coming up with all kinds of scenarios.
I just need to mange the next few weeks and I think it will get better real quick.
The best Christmas present is to have NO aches, pains or bad test results!!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
MRA- Results!!
With a lot of pushing I finally got my results!! It turns out I have a torn labrum!! This totally sucks but at least I am not going nuts!!!
I am working on a consultation at OHSU. It turns out only ONE Orthopedic Surgeon in Portland can do this procedure. Hopefully I can get in quickly and get this behind me.
I added a Link for explanation of the procedure and success rate (on the right column)
A torn labrum is most commonly found in very active people, Athletes. It does occur in people with degenerative diseases such as Osteoarthritis, which I have. However, it is very rare.
The most common treatment is physical therapy and anti-inflammatories. In my case it looks like the only solution is Surgery as it was a fairly bad tear. It hurts so much because I am just rubbing bone on bone.
Not sure how a guy like me could get so gosh darn lucky!! So stay tuned. Once I get my consult I will post the next steps. I am hoping its an easy Arthroscopic procedure with no hospital time!
My life is turning out to be a laugh a minute. To bad I don't get air line miles or bonus points for hospital time, exotic disorders and tests!! I would be half way around the world!!!
By the way, until 3 weeks ago I didn't even know I had a Labrum let a lone that you could tear it by doing absolutely nothing!!
It can only get only get better....Right?? I think that's what I said after my Chemo.....
I am working on a consultation at OHSU. It turns out only ONE Orthopedic Surgeon in Portland can do this procedure. Hopefully I can get in quickly and get this behind me.
I added a Link for explanation of the procedure and success rate (on the right column)
A torn labrum is most commonly found in very active people, Athletes. It does occur in people with degenerative diseases such as Osteoarthritis, which I have. However, it is very rare.
The most common treatment is physical therapy and anti-inflammatories. In my case it looks like the only solution is Surgery as it was a fairly bad tear. It hurts so much because I am just rubbing bone on bone.
Not sure how a guy like me could get so gosh darn lucky!! So stay tuned. Once I get my consult I will post the next steps. I am hoping its an easy Arthroscopic procedure with no hospital time!
My life is turning out to be a laugh a minute. To bad I don't get air line miles or bonus points for hospital time, exotic disorders and tests!! I would be half way around the world!!!
By the way, until 3 weeks ago I didn't even know I had a Labrum let a lone that you could tear it by doing absolutely nothing!!
It can only get only get better....Right?? I think that's what I said after my Chemo.....
Monday, October 6, 2008
Test Day
I had my MRA today. It did not hurt as much as I thought but it was not a very fun. Nothing like having a needle inserted into your hip joint!! He had to do it three times in order to get in the proper position. Can you say Ouch!! I spent about 45 minutes in the machine but I hope it pays off.
I really dont expect to find anything but who knows. Cross your fingers, I hope to get a call with my results tomorrow.
Despite all this, leg still hurts and I am very sick and tired of it. I am tired of taking Vicodin everyday. It is starting to worry me but I cant sleep with out it.
I will keep you in the loop. I will also send a link detailing the procedure I went through today. It was interesting.
Take it easy
I really dont expect to find anything but who knows. Cross your fingers, I hope to get a call with my results tomorrow.
Despite all this, leg still hurts and I am very sick and tired of it. I am tired of taking Vicodin everyday. It is starting to worry me but I cant sleep with out it.
I will keep you in the loop. I will also send a link detailing the procedure I went through today. It was interesting.
Take it easy
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