MAKE MINE MYSTERY: Christmas, Greenhouses and Life

MAKE MINE MYSTERY: Christmas, Greenhouses and Life: by Janis Patterson Am I the only one losing it this Christmas? We’re doing less, but everything takes more time - and a lot more money. Of c...

Medical Update-- The Lastest on Sandi's Feet/Legs

Sandi had another therapy appointment today with the physical therapist and the news was not good at all. The therapist has now stopped all therapy at this point because he believes it is doing absolutely zero good for her. Nothing at all has changed for the better. She remains in nearly constant pain except for the occasional periods of numbness that seem to be happening from time to time. She is still experiencing swelling at odd intervals that, so far, none of us have been able to relate to anything.

Going forward the therapist believes that both feet need to be fully booted as soon as possible, not just her right, and that she needs an MRI to determine the extent of the injuries and damage in both feet and both. He is going to stress all of this in his report for the foot doctor.

Sandi is supposed to see the foot doctor Friday morning.  She is also supposed to have her PET SCAN and blood work on Monday to determine if she is still in remission.

How long they have to wait after her PET SCAN to do an MRI I have no idea, but I would think there has to be some time because they use some sort of dye deal with the PET SCAN. Seems to me they would need that to flush out of her system before they could do an MRI.

Obviously, things could easily be worse and we know that. But, not knowing exactly what is wrong and if it can be fixed is frustrating her quite a bit. You would think after all we have gone through over me the last two plus years, and everything with her as well from heart attacks and strokes to cancer, she could catch a break on this.

Sandi's Foot--Update

Sandi just got out of the doctor's office with no changes. Four more weeks of physical therapy and continued use of the heavy boot when she is not working. These things take time and being a diabetic means everything takes longer for her.


Kevin

Sandi Knee Surgery Update---Physical Therapy Edition

Sandi finished her seventh session of therapy today and was reevaluated as she will see the doctor this Thursday morning.  The physical therapist thinks she is doing amazingly well at this point. Not only has she been relatively pain free--what pain she has had has been minimal---she has regained a significant amount of her strength in her leg. Range of motion has come a long way though it does have a bit more to go to get back all the way.  He is very positive about her progress.

We shall see what the doctor says Thursday morning. We know for sure she won’t be back to work at the end of the month from a knee standpoint like she wanted, but she is hoping it will be soon. Until the doctor deems her 100 percent and that she can go back she remains on unpaid leave.

Sandi asked me to thank everyone that has donated to us or gone to her store at  http://www.ioffer.com/users/sanditipple  and purchased something. Not only does it help us financially because every dollar truly does help but the sales and making stuff has also been excellent therapy for her mentally. 

She is not one to stay home and the limitations caused by her knee and then the strokes have been very frustrating for her. She is one that needs to be out and about every day and being confined to home has just about driven her nuts.

On behalf of both of us--thank you!

Kevin

When it rains, it pours

Been a very long and very hard day full of setbacks in many areas. I won't bore you with all the pathetic details. Please believe that we truly do need your help.

Sandi starts physical therapy tomorrow. Considering how bad her knee is now hurting, I don't know if PT is a good thing or a bad thing.