dr h visit tomorrow

[Guest guest]

hi all,

sorry i havent posted or responded to all your emails. my dad isnt

doing so well. he kinda went down hill some after having the last

seziure on thurs morning. he is incoherent and if you do " wake " him

he just groans and moans. he may open his eyes alittle but it is

just a blank stare!! the only positive thing is that he was moving

his left leg around today as he was " thrashing " around in bed. they

are not sure what the outcome will be yet, this could be the worst

of it and he could start to come back or he could just stay like

this or even get worse. the bleed isnt getting any bigger but the

blood and other fluid isnt soaking back into the brain like it

should either and they are not sure why. he has to go for another

MRI again.

terry went for his back surgery consult today. he has to go for

another MRI to see if the disc is disvoled or stil there and

herniated. if it did disolve then there is nothing they can do,

that means it is scar tissue causing the pain and he will have to

learn to live with it. if that is not the case he will have the

surgery to remove it. the dr basically said thought that no matter

what terry should find a different line of work because the heavy

lifting he has to do is just going to wreck his back some more if

and when he can go back.

we have our 3 month check up with dr h tomorrow. i have to talk to

her about our insurance being cancelled (finally got the offical

notice from the insurance company yesterday) i have a few more

thing to send NJ family care this week, but i was told they probably

wouldnt cover the nyc visits anyway sine they are a state of nj

insurance company. we will see!! wish us luck tomorrow and please

keep my dad (his name is nelson) in your thoughts and prayers!!

jodie c

[Guest guest]

Jodie - hey sweetie. Wasn't really expecting you to respond - but,

thanks for keeping us posted. You certainly have your share of

concerns right now and your focus definately needs to be your

immediate family - this " family " will be here for you when you are

ready. My dear Jodie - I would like to remind you that we are here

for you though if you need us. Our thoughts are with your father,

Mr. and we will continue to pray for a healthy recovery very

soon.

If you have a chance to give us an update on your appointment with

Dr. H tomorrow - that would be great. Otherwise, we will hear from

you when you have time. It looks like the weather is holding up for

your area - so, that's good.

I'm just in awe at your coping mechanisms considering everything you

have struggled with over the last 6 months. You should be very

proud of your accomplishments to keep it all together! Your

positive personality is amazing. Just remember how special you are

when things seem a little hectic. Oh, and don't forget to take care

of yourself too - okay? You know that's my mantra!

Thinking of you and yours - LOTS.

- Hugs

- H

>

> hi all,

> sorry i havent posted or responded to all your emails. my dad

isnt

> doing so well. he kinda went down hill some after having the last

> seziure on thurs morning. he is incoherent and if you do " wake "

him

> he just groans and moans. he may open his eyes alittle but it is

> just a blank stare!! the only positive thing is that he was

moving

> his left leg around today as he was " thrashing " around in bed.

they

> are not sure what the outcome will be yet, this could be the worst

> of it and he could start to come back or he could just stay like

> this or even get worse. the bleed isnt getting any bigger but the

> blood and other fluid isnt soaking back into the brain like it

> should either and they are not sure why. he has to go for another

> MRI again.

>

> terry went for his back surgery consult today. he has to go for

> another MRI to see if the disc is disvoled or stil there and

> herniated. if it did disolve then there is nothing they can do,

> that means it is scar tissue causing the pain and he will have to

> learn to live with it. if that is not the case he will have the

> surgery to remove it. the dr basically said thought that no

matter

> what terry should find a different line of work because the heavy

> lifting he has to do is just going to wreck his back some more if

> and when he can go back.

>

> we have our 3 month check up with dr h tomorrow. i have to talk

to

> her about our insurance being cancelled (finally got the offical

> notice from the insurance company yesterday) i have a few more

> thing to send NJ family care this week, but i was told they

probably

> wouldnt cover the nyc visits anyway sine they are a state of nj

> insurance company. we will see!! wish us luck tomorrow and

please

> keep my dad (his name is nelson) in your thoughts and prayers!!

>

> jodie c

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jodie,

Keeping your dad and your family in our thoughts!

>

> hi all,

> sorry i havent posted or responded to all your emails. my dad

isnt

> doing so well. he kinda went down hill some after having the last

> seziure on thurs morning. he is incoherent and if you do " wake "

him

> he just groans and moans. he may open his eyes alittle but it is

> just a blank stare!! the only positive thing is that he was

moving

> his left leg around today as he was " thrashing " around in bed.

they

> are not sure what the outcome will be yet, this could be the worst

> of it and he could start to come back or he could just stay like

> this or even get worse. the bleed isnt getting any bigger but the

> blood and other fluid isnt soaking back into the brain like it

> should either and they are not sure why. he has to go for another

> MRI again.

>

> terry went for his back surgery consult today. he has to go for

> another MRI to see if the disc is disvoled or stil there and

> herniated. if it did disolve then there is nothing they can do,

> that means it is scar tissue causing the pain and he will have to

> learn to live with it. if that is not the case he will have the

> surgery to remove it. the dr basically said thought that no

matter

> what terry should find a different line of work because the heavy

> lifting he has to do is just going to wreck his back some more if

> and when he can go back.

>

> we have our 3 month check up with dr h tomorrow. i have to talk

to

> her about our insurance being cancelled (finally got the offical

> notice from the insurance company yesterday) i have a few more

> thing to send NJ family care this week, but i was told they

probably

> wouldnt cover the nyc visits anyway sine they are a state of nj

> insurance company. we will see!! wish us luck tomorrow and

please

> keep my dad (his name is nelson) in your thoughts and prayers!!

>

> jodie c

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Jodi: This is Sheldon,Sorry to hear your Dad still is not doing any better.

You are in my Prayers Dear. as far as your Husbands back. If at all possible

avoid back surgery.

I had my first one Sept of 99 and have had 3 others since. Once they start you

back will continue to deteriate. Write me privatly if you wish at

ssime@... and we can discuss what is exactly wrong. And i can explain

everything they have done to me if you wish. I will absolutly shock you what has

happened to me since my first surgery. I have been declared totally disabled and

declared totally unemployable. Those are the Wrker's Comp's words not mine. 45

and told i will never work again another day in my life . Like i said we can

talk more privatly if you wish.

Sheldon(G-Pa to Laikyn RSS from North Dakota)

dr h visit tomorrow

hi all,

sorry i havent posted or responded to all your emails. my dad isnt

doing so well. he kinda went down hill some after having the last

seziure on thurs morning. he is incoherent and if you do " wake " him

he just groans and moans. he may open his eyes alittle but it is

just a blank stare!! the only positive thing is that he was moving

his left leg around today as he was " thrashing " around in bed. they

are not sure what the outcome will be yet, this could be the worst

of it and he could start to come back or he could just stay like

this or even get worse. the bleed isnt getting any bigger but the

blood and other fluid isnt soaking back into the brain like it

should either and they are not sure why. he has to go for another

MRI again.

terry went for his back surgery consult today. he has to go for

another MRI to see if the disc is disvoled or stil there and

herniated. if it did disolve then there is nothing they can do,

that means it is scar tissue causing the pain and he will have to

learn to live with it. if that is not the case he will have the

surgery to remove it. the dr basically said thought that no matter

what terry should find a different line of work because the heavy

lifting he has to do is just going to wreck his back some more if

and when he can go back.

we have our 3 month check up with dr h tomorrow. i have to talk to

her about our insurance being cancelled (finally got the offical

notice from the insurance company yesterday) i have a few more

thing to send NJ family care this week, but i was told they probably

wouldnt cover the nyc visits anyway sine they are a state of nj

insurance company. we will see!! wish us luck tomorrow and please

keep my dad (his name is nelson) in your thoughts and prayers!!

jodie c

[Guest guest]

Jodi/Sheldon - if I may barge in here. My grandmother has had two

surgeries on her back - although she has degenerative disk disease

and osteoperosis which are pretty intense - but, she has been in

pain since her mid 50's when she had the first procedure and more

pain since her second in her 70's. She has been miserable ever

since. I am not one to usually talk about something I have no

experience in myself and/or my lack of expertise in a field that

requires quite a bit of schooling <grin> - but, if I may be blunt

and say that I would definately give the surgery option a great deal

of contemplation - and, I would consider all options in this area

(as I am sure you are <grin>) before taking the leap to surgery. I

think there are some great rehab programs that can build up the

muscles in the areas of the disks that are inflamed or otherwise and

cortisone shots are usually used to help ease the pain for the first

6 weeks prior to rehab (had a friend that went through this option

and found it quite successful).

Hope you don't mind my two cents - just hoping to help. Give your

husband a hug for me - back pain is terrible. I pinch nerves in my

shoulders at least once a year - to the point I can't breathe -

literally - and have to lay flat on the floor without moving -

usually for an ENTIRE day - and then I have to take pain meds and

muscle relaxes for about 5 days. If only I would take my own advice

and do more physical exercise with weights to increase my strength

in my back! LOL LOL But, I couldn't imagine having pain in my back

for an extended period of time. What difficulty on the psyche to

always have to deal with pain. Not fun. I'm sorry he has to go

through this.

My best to you and yours.

We are thinking of you as well with Mr. . Hope we hear some

good things today. Hugs to you.

- H

>

> Hey Jodi: This is Sheldon,Sorry to hear your Dad still is not

doing any better. You are in my Prayers Dear. as far as your

Husbands back. If at all possible avoid back surgery.

> I had my first one Sept of 99 and have had 3 others since. Once

they start you back will continue to deteriate. Write me privatly if

you wish at ssime@b... and we can discuss what is exactly wrong. And

i can explain everything they have done to me if you wish. I will

absolutly shock you what has happened to me since my first surgery.

I have been declared totally disabled and declared totally

unemployable. Those are the Wrker's Comp's words not mine. 45 and

told i will never work again another day in my life . Like i said we

can talk more privatly if you wish.

> Sheldon(G-Pa to Laikyn RSS from North Dakota)

> dr h visit tomorrow

>

>

> hi all,

> sorry i havent posted or responded to all your emails. my dad

isnt

> doing so well. he kinda went down hill some after having the

last

> seziure on thurs morning. he is incoherent and if you do " wake "

him

> he just groans and moans. he may open his eyes alittle but it

is

> just a blank stare!! the only positive thing is that he was

moving

> his left leg around today as he was " thrashing " around in bed.

they

> are not sure what the outcome will be yet, this could be the

worst

> of it and he could start to come back or he could just stay like

> this or even get worse. the bleed isnt getting any bigger but

the

> blood and other fluid isnt soaking back into the brain like it

> should either and they are not sure why. he has to go for

another

> MRI again.

>

> terry went for his back surgery consult today. he has to go for

> another MRI to see if the disc is disvoled or stil there and

> herniated. if it did disolve then there is nothing they can do,

> that means it is scar tissue causing the pain and he will have

to

> learn to live with it. if that is not the case he will have the

> surgery to remove it. the dr basically said thought that no

matter

> what terry should find a different line of work because the

heavy

> lifting he has to do is just going to wreck his back some more

if

> and when he can go back.

>

> we have our 3 month check up with dr h tomorrow. i have to talk

to

> her about our insurance being cancelled (finally got the offical

> notice from the insurance company yesterday) i have a few more

> thing to send NJ family care this week, but i was told they

probably

> wouldnt cover the nyc visits anyway sine they are a state of nj

> insurance company. we will see!! wish us luck tomorrow and

please

> keep my dad (his name is nelson) in your thoughts and prayers!!

>

> jodie c

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jodie,

I am so sorry to hear about your father's condition. He will be in our

thoughts and prayers. Just take care of yourself.

LESLIE