I made some progress today, FINALLY! My physical therapist had a friend that is a dr. and he referred me to a neurologist, so I managed to get an hour appointment with her on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 10th. She does not do Botox and is more “general neurology,” but at least it is an appointment! I have no idea if she has seen neuro problems that are foot related in other patients or not. If I find someone better between now and then, I can always cancel the appt.
Last night I decided that I just need to get a plane ticket and fly to Dallas to see the Dallas ortho surgeon. Since he operated last and now there seem to be some complications, he needs to see it. I can’t properly consider if more surgery is necessary w/out that step happening. The Dallas dr. is out of town this week, so that is why communication has been hard w/them this week. I scheduled an appt. to see him on Wednesday, March 11th – 10:50am. I will fly to Dallas early Wed. morning and back Wed. evening ….. going alone & a friend will meet me at the airport & will play chauffer for the day. Today was the “two week mark” for a better flight rate, so I booked a ticket tonight for $115 – roundtrip! It is totally worth the money.
My St. Louis dr. came up with three other neurologists in STL, but two have long waits of several months. It was after 5pm today when I received the e-mail, so I’ll have to call tomorrow and see if any are worth pursuing. I should really try to get two neuro opinions to see if I can get any agreement. Still pursuing a possible physician referral in Chicago, too.
I’m feeling a little better about it tonight …. at least there is an initial plan and there is something “in the works.” Thanks for all your prayers this week …. they are helping! Keep praying for wisdom in decision making, patience, managing expectations, and perhaps this will be something that won’t require additional surgery.
Really long day today, so I’m heading to bed ….. the Eickhorst family is welcoming a new baby tonight in Indianapolis, so we are excited about that special blessing!
Hugs –
Jenny
2 comments:
Hey, Jen...glad you got SOME progress (finally) on the appointment front. I think it's a GOOD idea to get 2 neuro opinions, especially is the one you're seeing on the 10th is "general." Even if it's a wait, scheduling 1 or 2 MORE appts (grrr...copays...) may be indicated. Glad you got the good rate on the ticket to Dallas for the 11th, too... Little blessings mean a LOT in trying times. Oh, especially the little teensy eensy blessing born in IN...congrads to the Eickhorst family for the new addition! L Jo
Hey, girl! Jr. Sr. is on a playdate at The Little Gym. Jr. Jr. is going to a My Dad and Me activity w/ Grandpa (Mike is working), so I have a FEW minutes to myself to say how-dee-doo to YOU! Thought of you lots today and praying that you are tolerating life w/ a painful foot (again) OK. You are on the brain, girl! Luv ya! L Jo
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