Rest easy, sweetie. Take a sip of herbal tea unless your neurosurgeon tells you otherwise. Have FF feed you whatever you want.
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"This is very, very, very bad" NS to MC
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Baby, the situation is not good but it ain't hopeless.
Do you have someone near you who can act as a patient advocate? Someone who can check on you every couple of hours, that you trust with the house key, and who has enough time on their hands and love in their hearts to do so. The patient advocate could be a retired person who can go with you to the doctor's office, take notes, help you ask the right questions, and participate in your healing.
Is there anyone in your family you can call upon? I wish I were retired and had a bit more money. I would fly up there and stay with you for a few weeks and help you with this situation. And I handle doctors rather well. According to my darling Dr. Bernstein, I "scare them stupid."
In the meantime, I am praying, but darlings, it's time to set up a chip-in page for Amy. If anyone knows how to do it, we can at least help her with the cash flow.
Also, Amy, have your FF check with his group, and think about placing some tip jars around town with your picture and your predicament. You might think about contacting the media about your problems; this is a human interest story, and people need to help you. And they will. Give them a chance.
But let's do something. We're already praying. We need to do more to give Amy some peace of mind.
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I honestly don't feel right at all with a chip in page. There are others here who need it way more than me. I strongly believe in prayer and the power behind it. I know it doesn't pay the bills but somehow God finds a way to help all of us geth thru. There are only one set of prints in the sand right now, He is totally carrying me! Yes, Vicki I can have tea. Actually caffeine is highly recommended, it helps seal the leak in my head. He recommended Mt. Dew of all things! I LOVE Mt. Dew, well diet code red. YUM!
Posted 4 months ago by mollycat71 #
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I just checked in tonight--I'd been thinking about you, Amy. It's such a bittersweet situation--at least you know what the problem is now, and you have a good, caring doctor who will stick with you and your problems. You WILL get better, you HAVE TO get better--because you have so many friends with so many prayers. I absolutely, totally believe in the power of prayers-He will ALWAYS be by your side no matter what. Please do start a "chip in" page, and I'll help as much as I can. If everyone helps a little bit, we will get you through this, my dear friend.
Posted 4 months ago by MaxandCali'sMom #
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Oh and I was thinking IF I had the surgery, FF could just stay here with the girls and come visit me. He already told me last night that IF that was what had to happen he would come stay with me. I live about a mile from the hospital so it wouldn't be a big deal. A girl I work with lives about five houses down, I feel guilty asking her for help. She has a family, a busy family. Unfortunately her Mother In Law lives two streets over and is the neighborhood self proclaimed "president"! I must admit her MIL drives me absolutely INSANE but if I had too, I could count on her. I think she could drive an inanimate object nuts, she is soooooooo nosy!
Posted 4 months ago by mollycat71 #
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I'm off to buy a lottery ticket right now, Amy. Good karma is well overdue for you. And as many before me have said "You are NOT a burden". We care about you greatly. Now shift over on the couch - you're on my foot! (((((HUGS))))
Posted 4 months ago by KapitiKats in NZ #
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Never feel guilty about asking for help. It is those who don't ask, we lose. I thank your friend for helping, the Mil is her issue and she wants to help, let her, should it come to that. FF, is a good man. He has my utmost respect and love. You know what you need. WE are here as backup. Stay well. Sleep peacefully. See you soon.
Posted 4 months ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #
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I am so exhausted that I think I could throw up. I think I am gonna go crawl in bed alongside Miss Wilma. If I don't sleep, I will rest and get some unconditional luv and purrs!
Posted 4 months ago by mollycat71 #
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That is an excellent idea, MC. Take your cell phone with you in case FF calls. I hope you can get some rest. {{{{hugs}}}}
Posted 4 months ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Just reading this post. MC, you are in my heartfelt prayers, dear lady. I ask God to give you healing, give you a true miracle, to take away your pain and fear and frustration and give you healing, good health, and your needs met. May God hold you close, ever so lovingly close, in His comfort, His care, His guidance, and His grace. Amen.
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Amy, this is Emma.
God answers all prayers. Sometimes He sends people to help you as an answer to your prayers. If you reject their help, you may be pushing away help that the Lord is sending to you.
Please, honey, let us help you and let other people help you.
Don't turn away from kind offers. People may be directed by God to help you.
You never know, sweetheart; you may wind up entertaining angels unaware.
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Amy I just logged on today, and I must tell you that you are NEVER a burden! We all love you and will pray like crazy for your healing-count on it! Wrapping you in love and white light,and watching as Wilma purrs in your ear. All will be well.
Posted 4 months ago by rainingwolf #
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Sounds like really good recipes (sorry I am so hungry right now)....
Posted 4 months ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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Just checking in for the first time today and Wow what a lot has been happening with you MC. I'm so glad you finally saw your NS and that the situation with his staff has been sorted. I hope he puts a rocket under them as goodness how many other patients aren't getting the attention they are supposed to.
You will never be a burden to us MC so quit thinking that, now!
Make some room on the couch for me too as I'm squeezing in, even if I have to monorail on the back.
I'll have to get a Lotto ticket tomorrow, good karma is due.
Will send the Cybermobile over stuffed full of Positive Thoughts and Healing Energy. It will have to come on auto-pilot as there's no room for one.Posted 4 months ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
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Headed odd to bed now as I have an early wake up. sweet dreams to those still to sleep and Have a great day to all those at the start of their day.
Posted 4 months ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
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Hi all, so many nice posts, you guys are the best! Now let's get that cybermobile here! I am ready for some whack bonking of his office staff! I notice two little spots of blood on my pillowcase today which worried me a tad. I am also a bit nauseated today but hopefully that will subside soon!
Posted 4 months ago by mollycat71 #
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I'm running out the door, late for work, but Amy, don't wait. Let the doctor know and let HIM decide if there is a concern there or not. I love you dearly but I don't think there is an M.D. after your name! P.S. When you can open my email, well, it's a bit unfluffy about a few things! Know it's just because I care! Till tonight!
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Oh Amy, I'm so sorry I didn't see this until now, and so utterly horrified at what's happening to you. PLEASE can I come and kick those stupid office people for you? They need to be fired NOW, they have no business working around hurting human beings. Grrrrrrr. Thank goodness for your NS, Lainey's right, let him know what's going on and let him figure out what to do.
{{{{{MC}}}}}
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{{{Amy}}} you were the first person to welcome me on TDK and even though we have never met I can just tell that you are a truly quality woman through your posts, plus the good humor and kindnesses you share with everyone here. Please know that you are in my prayers, just like the members of my own family and friends here locally. Even though I haven't been around as much, I just had to let you know that. It hurts me to hear everything you are having to go through, please never think you are a burden to anyone. I can see by all the posts that MANY MORE feel the same way. Please lean on the angels there with you and stay strong...
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I had no idea that MC was dealing with this. I have to get over here more often and read. MC, do you mind saying what state you are in? I can do some research to find out what sorts of help might be available to you. Of course, your doctor may know, too. Have you told him how little able you are to keep up with the cost of treatment? It may take some digging but I feel pretty darned hopeful that there are sources of help out there.
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MC, First calm down and take a deep breath. With your detailed explaination I finally understand just what they are planning. My co-worker son in law had this exact proceedure down 2 weeks before he walked down the isle and got married. They told him the samething about 5 days on his back in ICU, it was 3 days and all the explaination was basically to make sure he completely understood and was not taken by surprise by anything. He was having continued build up of fluid in the back of his brain which some ER dr. had drained and when he finally saw an NS he told him that he needed this done ASAP. He feels better than he has in years and the recovery was not hard on him at all. The drain tube down the spine does not bother him in the least and he no longer has constant headaches. He too was dealing with blinding headaches because of fluid build up, but no more! Take a deep breath and relax, I'm sure that once this is done you will feel better than you have in years.
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MC I read this news last night. I was waiting until morning to post in hopes that I could find a way to express how I feel. Morning is here and I still can't seem to put it into words. All I can say is how sorry I am, how angry I am at NS's coworkers for not passing the news along, and how brave and amazing I think you are. ((Amy)) I believe you will be just fine, whether it heals on your own or you have to have the surgery in my heart I know things will turn out okay and even though its hard now, in the end you will be a better stronger person because of this journey. You have an amazing spirit and even though you may be scared or hurt or upset, that is completely natural and it doesn't mean you are any less amazing. I'm proud of you for sticking all of this out and still being such a wonderful woman throughout it all.
Posted 4 months ago by ginirosaru #
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MC,
I know you are frightened and stressed and feel like you need this like you need a hole in your head...oh! wait you have a hole in your head! :). I just could not resist the opportunity for inappropriate humor. That is my stress indicator.
MC, you need to have this done ASAP. The risks are too great without it. The money will work itself out. File everywhere for any aid or assistance you can find. If a hospital will write off 1500 dollars of unexpected expense because of a insurance gap for routine tests, you can get help with your grave condition.
Posted 4 months ago by ailuromaniac #
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Oh Amy, I am just catching up. I am so sorry. I wish we could have met when I was in Chicago. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
PeacePosted 4 months ago by tinafishfrombirthplaceofElvis #
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OMG, MC!!! I have been out of touch again and this is such a shock to find waiting when I returned to TDK this AM... You certainly are no burden, and I am so relieved you finally got to see the NS in the flesh, and have a means of communication that does not involve his office staff! I have a nice shiny purple, green and gold whack-bonk stick studded with Mardi Gras beads ready if you need anyone taken care of, and my kits are eager for a fight on your bahalf! Please, do not wait if you suspect anything - you know how critical the CSF is to protect the brain. We are all surrounding you with loving, healing energy from all parts of the globe - allow it to roll over you and relax as much as you can! I wish I was closer - so I could help more directly. You are in my thoughts, and will be as long as needed! Does someone here have your cell number, and you theirs, in case you cannot post for a few days? You know how we worry when we don't hear anything... Hugs!
Posted 4 months ago by nawlins catmom #
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Just spoke to coworker again and it was actually 2 days later they released her SIL. They told him 5 days too, but since he told them he had no complaints of headaches or soreness they when ahead and let him go home, of course he had to return to be checked for the next several days but he hasn't felt better in years than he does now....
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2b, that is fantastic! Makes me feel better already. Did I mention I STILL can't get ahold of FF???
Posted 4 months ago by mollycat71 #
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