The verdict is that it looks like I need to have a plastic surgeon close the open incision on the foot. The good news is that my Chicago orthopod, STL orthopod and my Dallas doctor all feel like a plastic surgeon needs to see it ASAP ... and then likely close the open wound/incision ..... everyone feels like the "allergic reaction to suture material" is probably unlikely, but we don't really know.
There is no infection or wound issue there now, but we'd like to get it closed before this happens. It is a simple surgical procedure to cut out the old area and re-stitch with external sutures only.
The bummer news today was that the surgeon in San Antonio that I've had great success with in the past & really like is moving soon from TX to PA, so it is not possible to have him do this procedure. I was really disappointed because this doctor is top notch and he already knows my history.
The process of starting over w/a new doctor is not the easiest w/my history, but I'm trying to believe that it will be okay ..... the Dallas dr. was new and he was a good fit. It is very challenging to find a plastic surgeon that does wound/incision work and does not only specialize in the "cosmetic" end of plastic surgery.
Tonight I did learn of a plastic surgeon that goes to my church, so pray that I can get into see him. Thanks Laura for calling your contact, too ... will try him tomorrow as well.
I have lots of phone calls to make early tomorrow morning to see if I can get an appointment set up quickly.
Prayer requests:
- The "right" physician will have scheduling availability w/in the next week.
- Acceptance of the situation .... really thought all of this was over.
- Wise decision making
- Need to find someone that will agree to closing it sooner than later
- No infection happens while we are trying to get details to fall into place
Just a little set-back I guess ..... it will work out ..... you'd think starting over with a new dr. would be easy by now for me, but I really dislike it. Have to keep reminding myself that this should be a very short term patient/dr. relationship ....
Long day .... we'll see what tomorrow brings.
Love & hugs,
je
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Jenny, You have climbed bigger mountians and you will get over this one you are a survivor and a fighter and that is what it takes, kind of reminds me of someone I know if you know what I mean. Hang in there I have much faith in you and the almighty. By the the way I do not mean Terri but I guess your figured that out by the way she did see Teddy 3 days over the summer pretty good for her don't you think? He is back to school loves his teachers not as much as you but he is taking spanish this year and plans on studying very hard. We will keep praying for you and keeping looking for the next update. Love Ya! Ted,Carol,Teddy PS: Please tell you wonderful mother hello for us she is a trooper!!!!!!
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