What a long and tiring day. How come I can work for hours and am not as tired as sitting around waiting for Ricks tests to get finished and going to my doc. Just tuckered us out.
Rick got there at 10:30 and they started his first test at 11. He got the echo and a bubble study. It took 3 sticks to get his IV in which was a bummer for him. That took until 12. Then off for his MRI which was only around 25 min. and the carotid. I went with him for that. I don't know how to read them but in my inexpert opinion his vessels looked nice and open. He has some plaque but not bad. Unless part of it broke off. We probably won't get any results for about 3 days give or take, maybe never unless we call. This took us until 1 so we ran home and let Zoey out. Next my appointment.
They are not going to fix the carpel tunnel. It is mild so they think what they do to the tendon and cyst will help. I hope so because I do not want to have to turn around and go through this all over. First they told me if they gave me the steroid shot and it helped it would justify me having the carpel tunnel surgery for my insurance. Now they tell me since it helped how could they justify surgery for my insurance company. Sheesh. I tell you some times. I hear one thing one time and then something else the next time. I know one thing. If my carpel tunnel does flair up I am living with it. No more messing around with this stupid hand.
My surgery is still on the 29th at 8 am. I told them if anyone canceled before then to give me a call and I would go in their place. I am ready to just get it over with. Every since my PT yesterday when I hurt my shoulder stretching it has been very painful. I start back to work tomorrow with a painful hand and a painful shoulder and a 5 pound lifting limit. Should be fun. I am getting no relief from the tylenol but heat and ice help briefly. this will be the last stretch I work until I go back after surgery. I hope to survive it.
It is 9 below and it was so cold being out and about in this. Have I mentioned how much I love our heated seats, LOL. They heat up even before the van. I have a blanket I throw on my lap and my backside is toasty and warm.
Well, time for bed. I want to sleep as much as possible since I work tomorrow. Bye all until the next time. 13 days to go.
4 comments:
I hope Rick will be ok. That is crazy the way they keep changing what they tell you. I hope your night goes well. Helen
I think you should carry around a taperecorder so that you can replay what they told you the first time around!!!! Fizz! How can they retract what they said and still feel as though they have done a worthwhile job at the end of their day?
I'm keeping the prayers going for you both. Sleep well Julie. Hope you don't have too many problems with your shoulder and hand at work.
I just love the sound of the luxury of having a warm bottom on getting into a cold frosty car. Bliss!
Hugs to you
Jeanie xxx
I hope Rick is ok. I'm glad he did his test. I was wondering if he'd even do it.
You are sure going through it on medical issues right now. I will keep you in my prayers.
Stay warm! Those seats sound so luxurious!! I'd love to have those!
Pam
Well done Rick for going to the tests! I hope all the results are OK. I feel sorry for all that you're going through concerning your hand, I wish they could just sort it for you. A 5lb limit isn't too good unless you work in a maternity department! I know the night shift isn't so fully staffed and sometimes you just have to get on with it.... then pay the price later. I hope you got some good sleep, I'm amazed that I'm sleeping so well during the days! Being dark all day helps I think! Jeannette xx
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