Update from Debs in FL

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In a message dated 15/03/2004 15:08:49 Central Standard Time,

BadKneesDebs@... writes:

>

> Well, the big news is that I got approved for SS Disability. The attorney

> called on Friday and told me the results that the Judge had sent back to

> them:

> Fully Favorable.

Debs I am so glad something good has happened for you! Cary

[Guest guest]

Hi Deb, happy that one thing, at least, has benefited you, you had to fight for

your SS disability for so long. As to your knee, have you seriously thought of

taking the big step and getting an opinion at s Hopkins? At least it might

put your mind at ease as to future options. You have suffered so much and if

amputation would completely solve this problem then, of course, you must do it

to regain some quality of life. If possible I would drive down and take you

myself. Whatever your decision I will keep you close in my prayers.

Hugs

June

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(((((((((((((Debs)))))))))))))))

I'm so glad that you are healing well. That is a very scary big decision to

make, you are in my prayers my friend - remember that you are needed and loved

by many people and that your whole is more important than your parts.

I'm so glad you were approved for your SS - what a relief!

(((((((((((((((Giant Hugs and prayers))))))))))))))))))

Heidi

[ ] Update from Debs in FL

Hi Dear Friends!

Just a few words of update from me. I thought I would be able to keep up

better once I got home, but I am in a terrible flair especially in my hands.

I

am only taking the Placquenil and Prednisone at this time for my RA and I

fear

they are not working as well as they could be. The Rheumy said that I could

start MTX again after the surgery, but with the complications I have

encountered, I am a little weary. I see the Rheumy at the end of the

month, so

hopefully I will have some good changes.

Let's see, I am still receiving the Zivox antibiotic at home with severe

nausea and at times vomiting. I have a NICE home health nurse who seems

very

knowledgeable and comfortable. The incisions are healing very clean and

almost

all drainage has stopped! I see the ortho once a week for mainly wound

checks.

We are seriously discussing the possibility of an amputation as the

infection

that I have contracted seems to live in my body, lies dormant and then

flairs

whenever there is a weak spot. This is really no way to live. At this

point, I am afraid that I will go to surgery and not wake up. Well, it is a

very

big decision, so we will continue to discuss and research.

Well, the big news is that I got approved for SS Disability. The attorney

called on Friday and told me the results that the Judge had sent back to

them:

Fully Favorable. I had to repeat it back to him about 4 times and he

repeated

it to me about 3 times and then I got the letter. Of course, it will take

another 60 days before I receive any amounts. But I guess I am that much

closer. Such a long and stressful process.

Hope everyone is ready for SPRING, we are all ready for some of Mother

Nature's bouquet of new flowers.

Gentle, tender, angel hugs,

Debs in FL

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on getting approved for SS. I wish all of your news was as

good.

I hope that amputation isn¹t your only alternative. I¹ll keep praying for

you my friend.

It¹s great that you finally have a good home health nurse after the not so

nice ones you¹ve had.

I hope your incisions continue to heal and this infection is conquered!

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