Jan in FLorida <><
Sent: Tue, May 31, 2011 8:32 am
Nina needs much prayer and support.
Well hello again!
This has been an unbelievable week...month...new year! On January 25th when I had my first knee replacement, I never dreamed I would have the second nor would still need "specialized care" at the end of May! My second knee replacement and extensive ligament reconstruction was done on April 19th, and until yesterday I was still in rehab. Three weeks ago my surgeon prescribed a new knee brace, one which would allow for 65 degrees of flexion to replace the immobilizing brace he put on me after my surgery. This was never "delivered", so I remained unable to flex my knee at all.
Last Sunday I began very severe chills which lasted for five hours, culminating in a fever of 102. Tests failed to reveal more than a urinary tract infection (UTI), so I was given a shot and put on antibiotics. By Tuesday I was paralyzed from head to toe; I could move only my eyes, and I was able to speak. I was rushed to the hospital where after extensive tests it was determined that I had two very vicious UTI's. I was given IV antibiotics until Friday when I returned to the rehab center. By God's grace and by sheer determination I was able to reclaim the use of all of my muscles except my upper right arm - this being due to the tear I have in my rotary cuff. Today I am raising both arms to the sky in praise of His goodness!!! SO... back to trying to recover from my knee surgery.
On Monday I was told that as long as I was in rehab, Medicare would not pay for another brace, so, on their advice, I left the rehab center on Tuesday and began home health care. Today I saw my surgeon again, and he prescribed a brace that would allow for 90 degrees of flexion. He also prescribed a power chair both for my mobility now as well as future needs. From his office we went to the orthopedic prosthesis center. It was then that I found out that Medicare will not pay for ANY new brace for me because I was put in an immoblizing brace following my surgery and Medicare will only pay for one brace per person every five years! There could be possibility of applying for this new brace but not if I am getting a power chair. A choice had to be made, so I chose to buy the brace which is much less expensive. Needless to say, this was a shock to me. . . $693 worth of SHOCK! I had to pay for the brace and had no choice but to put it on a charge card. The brace was fitted, and I am sitting here with my knee bent 90 degrees typing this update to you.
Indeed, I am on a journey, and today my surgeon did not paint a very pretty picture. He believes, due to the high degree of radiation that I received as cancer therapy when I was 23, that my neurological system was severely damaged and cannot deliver the appropriate amount of stimulus to my leg muscles. I have an appointment with a neurologist on June 6th to delve into this problem. My surgeon believes that I will remain in a brace indefinitely, possibly leading to total wheelchair dependency. No, it was not the news I wanted to hear today, but I KNOW that I KNOW that I KNOW that God is in control, and I am not. He continues to lead me, provide for me, and allow me to exist for my good and for HIS glory.
I do not know His plans for the days and months ahead. I think many things will change. I am praying about the path He has laid out for me, and I ask that you pray for all of this with me. Thank you for your faithfulness to me through the years; your prayers have made a hu;ge difference and have literally carried me through some very difficult times.
May God bless you richly!
Nina
This has been an unbelievable week...month...new year! On January 25th when I had my first knee replacement, I never dreamed I would have the second nor would still need "specialized care" at the end of May! My second knee replacement and extensive ligament reconstruction was done on April 19th, and until yesterday I was still in rehab. Three weeks ago my surgeon prescribed a new knee brace, one which would allow for 65 degrees of flexion to replace the immobilizing brace he put on me after my surgery. This was never "delivered", so I remained unable to flex my knee at all.
Last Sunday I began very severe chills which lasted for five hours, culminating in a fever of 102. Tests failed to reveal more than a urinary tract infection (UTI), so I was given a shot and put on antibiotics. By Tuesday I was paralyzed from head to toe; I could move only my eyes, and I was able to speak. I was rushed to the hospital where after extensive tests it was determined that I had two very vicious UTI's. I was given IV antibiotics until Friday when I returned to the rehab center. By God's grace and by sheer determination I was able to reclaim the use of all of my muscles except my upper right arm - this being due to the tear I have in my rotary cuff. Today I am raising both arms to the sky in praise of His goodness!!! SO... back to trying to recover from my knee surgery.
On Monday I was told that as long as I was in rehab, Medicare would not pay for another brace, so, on their advice, I left the rehab center on Tuesday and began home health care. Today I saw my surgeon again, and he prescribed a brace that would allow for 90 degrees of flexion. He also prescribed a power chair both for my mobility now as well as future needs. From his office we went to the orthopedic prosthesis center. It was then that I found out that Medicare will not pay for ANY new brace for me because I was put in an immoblizing brace following my surgery and Medicare will only pay for one brace per person every five years! There could be possibility of applying for this new brace but not if I am getting a power chair. A choice had to be made, so I chose to buy the brace which is much less expensive. Needless to say, this was a shock to me. . . $693 worth of SHOCK! I had to pay for the brace and had no choice but to put it on a charge card. The brace was fitted, and I am sitting here with my knee bent 90 degrees typing this update to you.
Indeed, I am on a journey, and today my surgeon did not paint a very pretty picture. He believes, due to the high degree of radiation that I received as cancer therapy when I was 23, that my neurological system was severely damaged and cannot deliver the appropriate amount of stimulus to my leg muscles. I have an appointment with a neurologist on June 6th to delve into this problem. My surgeon believes that I will remain in a brace indefinitely, possibly leading to total wheelchair dependency. No, it was not the news I wanted to hear today, but I KNOW that I KNOW that I KNOW that God is in control, and I am not. He continues to lead me, provide for me, and allow me to exist for my good and for HIS glory.
I do not know His plans for the days and months ahead. I think many things will change. I am praying about the path He has laid out for me, and I ask that you pray for all of this with me. Thank you for your faithfulness to me through the years; your prayers have made a hu;ge difference and have literally carried me through some very difficult times.
May God bless you richly!
Nina
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