I heard back from the Chicago orthopod on Monday and she said that it is time to seek the advice of a plastic surgeon and have he/she close the wound with skin grafting. She agreed that both of us have tried diligently to get the wound to heal and we did our best. I have no regrets for trying and for the past three weeks the wound did look like things were headed in the right direction with healing. She said that obviously the area cannot heal and seal on it's own and we've tried all conservative options. The was no bone or soft tissue infection, so this is not stopping it from healing. Needless to say, I was disappointed ... we both get the orthopedic perseverance award (that should include a trip to Hawaii).
Today my St. Louis orthopod referred me to a plastic surgeon in St. Louis that he thought would be willing to close the wound. I called this surgeons office and they said it would be two weeks for an initial appointment. Thirty minutes later they called back and had a cancellation for tomorrow (Thurs.) at 3pm .... yippee! I am going tomorrow and will seek his advice. This doctor operates three days a week (which is a lot), so hopefully I can fit into his surgery schedule somewhere soon. Pray that he knows what to do, is willing to work with me, am comfortable with him, and that I can make it happen with my work schedule. If there is any way to be able to have this taken care of in St. Louis, this would be much easier. If it doesn't work out with the doctor tomorrow, there is a possibility of returning to the plastic surgeon in Chicago (although scheduling w/him is challenging). The past three days have been long with the wound draining - hanging in there & still smiling.
Taking things day-by-day .... will update after the appt. tomorrow.
je
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Jenny, Thinking of you and keeping track of what is happening with you. Also still praying for you and you family for the strength to keep going on. This will work out! I have faith. Love, Ted, Carol and Teddy
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