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I have to yet another operation.
I went to see my shoulder surgeon at the LRI today to get the results of my ultrasound and nerve conduction tests that I had done a while ago. The ultrasound was to see if the ligaments were intact and they are, so good news there. The nerve conduction test showed that I have nerves trapped in my wrist and behind my elbow and I have to have surgery to release them. He says it's not an option to leave it. Oh, joy! Just when I was beginning to get my life back from all my previous operations :-( This is nothing to do with my shoulder function, the nerve test also showed extensive damage to a bunch of nerves at the base of my neck that control the raising of my arm and although he says there is evidence from the test that these nerves are showing some signs of recovery (and nerve recovery he said today can take up to 2 and half years) he also said realistically that it is unlikely that I will ever be able to raise my arm right up ever again. Nüle calls me "lucky Tina" in a sarcastic way. So I get my nerve tests for my shoulder and it shows whole new problems that I need surgery for. The consultant said "how did you do this injury, again?" I said I fell over my cat. He said "you had a severe injury at the time and now it's coming to light that it's worse that we thought" I said I must have almost bankrupted the NHS fund I paid into through my wages, just in the last ten years. He said "if you run into trouble, healthwise, it is not your fault" Aw, he was so nice today. I've seen him 3 or 4 times and once he was quite nasty. Maybe he just had a bad day, but I came out of that consultation and cried. Anyway, he says his waiting list is 3 months but he thinks he can fit me in as a day case sooner. Can't wait :-(( I am such an unfortunate child. I feel that if there is an operation available, I somehow have my hand up for it - Me - Me, I want that! I need a big hug Tweed |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
... I have to yet another operation. I went to see my shoulder surgeon at the LRI today to get the results of my ultrasound and nerve conduction tests that I had done a while ago. The ultrasound was to see if the ligaments were intact and they are, so good news there. The nerve conduction test showed that I have nerves trapped in my wrist and behind my elbow and I have to have surgery to release them. He says it's not an option to leave it. Oh, joy! Just when I was beginning to get my life back from all my previous operations :-( This is nothing to do with my shoulder function, the nerve test also showed extensive damage to a bunch of nerves at the base of my neck that control the raising of my arm and although he says there is evidence from the test that these nerves are showing some signs of recovery (and nerve recovery he said today can take up to 2 and half years) he also said realistically that it is unlikely that I will ever be able to raise my arm right up ever again. Nüle calls me "lucky Tina" in a sarcastic way. So I get my nerve tests for my shoulder and it shows whole new problems that I need surgery for. The consultant said "how did you do this injury, again?" I said I fell over my cat. He said "you had a severe injury at the time and now it's coming to light that it's worse that we thought" I said I must have almost bankrupted the NHS fund I paid into through my wages, just in the last ten years. He said "if you run into trouble, healthwise, it is not your fault" Aw, he was so nice today. I've seen him 3 or 4 times and once he was quite nasty. Maybe he just had a bad day, but I came out of that consultation and cried. Anyway, he says his waiting list is 3 months but he thinks he can fit me in as a day case sooner. Can't wait :-(( I am such an unfortunate child. I feel that if there is an operation available, I somehow have my hand up for it - Me - Me, I want that! I need a big hug Tweed (((((Tweed))))) You remind me of a woman in my church. Her backbone is disintegrating. I've lost track of the number of surgeries she's had. She is in almost constant pain. Yet, most of the time, she remains cheerful and pleasant. For several years, she was the one who sent out get well cards for the church. When I was home with the flu and I got a card from her, it made me cry, because she was so much worse off than I was. I don't understand why some people have so many problems, while others, like me, get off so easy. Joy |
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"Joy" wrote in message ... "Christina Websell" wrote in message ... I have to yet another operation. I went to see my shoulder surgeon at the LRI today to get the results of my ultrasound and nerve conduction tests that I had done a while ago. The ultrasound was to see if the ligaments were intact and they are, so good news there. The nerve conduction test showed that I have nerves trapped in my wrist and behind my elbow and I have to have surgery to release them. He says it's not an option to leave it. Oh, joy! Just when I was beginning to get my life back from all my previous operations :-( This is nothing to do with my shoulder function, the nerve test also showed extensive damage to a bunch of nerves at the base of my neck that control the raising of my arm and although he says there is evidence from the test that these nerves are showing some signs of recovery (and nerve recovery he said today can take up to 2 and half years) he also said realistically that it is unlikely that I will ever be able to raise my arm right up ever again. Nüle calls me "lucky Tina" in a sarcastic way. So I get my nerve tests for my shoulder and it shows whole new problems that I need surgery for. The consultant said "how did you do this injury, again?" I said I fell over my cat. He said "you had a severe injury at the time and now it's coming to light that it's worse that we thought" I said I must have almost bankrupted the NHS fund I paid into through my wages, just in the last ten years. He said "if you run into trouble, healthwise, it is not your fault" Aw, he was so nice today. I've seen him 3 or 4 times and once he was quite nasty. Maybe he just had a bad day, but I came out of that consultation and cried. Anyway, he says his waiting list is 3 months but he thinks he can fit me in as a day case sooner. Can't wait :-(( I am such an unfortunate child. I feel that if there is an operation available, I somehow have my hand up for it - Me - Me, I want that! I need a big hug Tweed (((((Tweed))))) You remind me of a woman in my church. Her backbone is disintegrating. I've lost track of the number of surgeries she's had. She is in almost constant pain. Yet, most of the time, she remains cheerful and pleasant. For several years, she was the one who sent out get well cards for the church. When I was home with the flu and I got a card from her, it made me cry, because she was so much worse off than I was. I don't understand why some people have so many problems, while others, like me, get off so easy. Joy Maybe I was really wicked in a previous life and my karma is catching up with me. |
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"Christina Websell" wrote:
"Joy" wrote in message ... Maybe I was really wicked in a previous life and my karma is catching up with me. Nobody could be that wicked. -- Adrian |
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Christina Websell wrote:
"Joy" wrote in message I don't understand why some people have so many problems, while others, like me, get off so easy. Maybe I was really wicked in a previous life and my karma is catching up with me. Nope - poor health is not a punishment! -- Joyce Something you'll never hear an 8-year-old say: "Nana, will you spit on your hankie and wipe the gravy off my face?" |
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"Judith Latham" wrote in message ... In article , Christina Websell wrote: "Joy" wrote in message ... I don't understand why some people have so many problems, while others, like me, get off so easy. Joy Maybe I was really wicked in a previous life and my karma is catching up with me. In that case I do hope you had lots of fun being wicked to make up for all this. Judith Unfortunately I can't remember it! |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... I have to yet another operation. I went to see my shoulder surgeon at the LRI today to get the results of my ultrasound and nerve conduction tests that I had done a while ago. The ultrasound was to see if the ligaments were intact and they are, so good news there. The nerve conduction test showed that I have nerves trapped in my wrist and behind my elbow and I have to have surgery to release them. He says it's not an option to leave it. Oh, joy! Just when I was beginning to get my life back from all my previous operations :-( This is nothing to do with my shoulder function, the nerve test also showed extensive damage to a bunch of nerves at the base of my neck that control the raising of my arm and although he says there is evidence from the test that these nerves are showing some signs of recovery (and nerve recovery he said today can take up to 2 and half years) he also said realistically that it is unlikely that I will ever be able to raise my arm right up ever again. Nüle calls me "lucky Tina" in a sarcastic way. So I get my nerve tests for my shoulder and it shows whole new problems that I need surgery for. The consultant said "how did you do this injury, again?" I said I fell over my cat. He said "you had a severe injury at the time and now it's coming to light that it's worse that we thought" I said I must have almost bankrupted the NHS fund I paid into through my wages, just in the last ten years. He said "if you run into trouble, healthwise, it is not your fault" Aw, he was so nice today. I've seen him 3 or 4 times and once he was quite nasty. Maybe he just had a bad day, but I came out of that consultation and cried. Anyway, he says his waiting list is 3 months but he thinks he can fit me in as a day case sooner. Can't wait :-(( I am such an unfortunate child. I feel that if there is an operation available, I somehow have my hand up for it - Me - Me, I want that! I need a big hug Tweed ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, you have some big hugs from Holly and Duffy {{}}, and all our best wishes. I surely wish we could do something to help. MaryL |
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Christina Websell wrote:
I have to yet another operation... [bandwidth conservation] I am such an unfortunate child. I feel that if there is an operation available, I somehow have my hand up for it - Me - Me, I want that! I need a big hug Oh Tweed, I'm so sorry! You *have* been through a lot of procedures. And it's not just the surgeries, you also have to go through long periods of recovery. Did the surgeon say anything about that - how long it will take to recover? At least this time, you have some time to plan for it. Can I at least assume that no news is good news, as far as your brain scans are concerned? Would they make you wait so long for a follow-up if they had found anything serious? I certainly hope not! Gentle ((((hugs)))), so not to disturb those shoulder nerves. -- Joyce audiophile, n: Someone who listens to the equipment instead of the music. |
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"Bastette" wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: I have to yet another operation... [bandwidth conservation] I am such an unfortunate child. I feel that if there is an operation available, I somehow have my hand up for it - Me - Me, I want that! I need a big hug Oh Tweed, I'm so sorry! You *have* been through a lot of procedures. And it's not just the surgeries, you also have to go through long periods of recovery. Did the surgeon say anything about that - how long it will take to recover? At least this time, you have some time to plan for it. No he didn't and I am so sick of operations. My ankle is recovering quite well and now this.. Tweed Can I at least assume that no news is good news, as far as your brain scans are concerned? Would they make you wait so long for a follow-up if they had found anything serious? I certainly hope not! Gentle ((((hugs)))), so not to disturb those shoulder nerves. -- Joyce audiophile, n: Someone who listens to the equipment instead of the music. |
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... I have to yet another operation... I need a big hug {{{{{{ Tweed }}}}}} Just a *little* virtual hug from me. -- MatSav |
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