Posted on 04/03/2008 4:20:45 PM PDT by trussell
Thank you very much Mama_Bear and jk!
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Thank you very much, Kitty Mittens and all! Went in to have my dressings changed and more tests today. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to conduct all the tests they wanted. My left leg is too raw and painful (and oozing “yucky stuff” their words), and they said I would not be able to tolerate the tests. Maybe later. Have to go back tomorrow to see a wounds specialist. And they’re trying to arrange a home health aid to come out daily to change the dressings and do whatever else needs to be done on a daily basis. The good news is, my right leg is looking better. It’s dry and most of the ulcers seem to be healing. The left big toe is bad though. I may lose that one. No results yet on yesterday’s CT scan.
Our prayers are continuing, Jim.
I am looking forward to hearing you say that the left leg is improving.
I am happy they are arranging for a home health aid to come out to help and to check on you. I know the daily trips to VA are difficult. Maybe this will reduce the number of trips you need to make.
Take care and know that many are praying for you.
Jim, that is good news that at least your right leg is improving and that someone will be coming out daily to check on you. Will they also be able to administer the insulin injections? It would be nice if they could take care of everything while they are there. That would take care of one worry I've had. I've been concerned about you and Sheila managing the insulin injections by yourselves.
Take care and please know that many people are continuing to send up prayers for you.
No angiogram? No blood thinners?
Thank you, Jesus, for being with Jim and the doctors as they press on for relief of pain and for healing for Jim. You can do all things. In your Name we pray. Amen.
What did you find out today?
Thank you all very much for your prayers. Didn’t learn a whole lot test-wise today. Still no results from the CT scan and they didn’t run any new tests today. I was seen by a wound specialist and she’s prescribed a new dressing. It’s a silver sol (something?) gel which is applied like “icing on a cake” and then covered with a calcium alginate dressing with a gauze dressing to finish it off. This is supposed to chemically dissolve and remove the dead skin so new skin can grow and also to absorb the fluids that are leaking. Monday I go to nuclear medicine for a lymphoscintogram scan and they’ll change my dressings. Tuesday we try to schedule a meeting with a home care nurse, to change the dressings, and do whatever else needs doing on a daily basis. My right leg is looking better. After most of the dead skin and crusty yucky stuff has been scrubbed away, we see just two open ulcers remaining and hopefully, the new dressing will help heal those.
God bless you all for your continuing prayers and comforting words. FReepers are the geatest!
No angiogram. No blood thinners. They’ve talked about doing an angiogram, but have not scheduled it.
I am praying for you.
I hope that you feel better soon.
My prayers are with you.
I am 6 years older than you, it is absolutely Verboten that you die before I do. My Family does 90 with disgusting regularity you will be there! You are on my Prayer list.
Lord, tonight we come asking that the new dressings will be the healing balm that is needed for Jim's legs. We praise you, Mighty God, for you are the One who holds all healing in your hands. Thank you for what you will do for our Brother. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Amen to your Prayer, Dear Nan!
Thanks for the update, Jim.
Prayers will continue.
FAther, please guide the medical team in making the correct diagnosis and in prescribing the best treatment. We pray in Jesus Name. Amen.
Get some rest, Jim.
We’re doing both, but the legs aren’t at all happy, yet : (
LOrd, I see the dressings on Jim's legs ad I affirm that the wounds are beginning to heal as your Spirit of healing swirls around and through them. I hold this thought because I know that you are the source of all healing. Thank you for renewed flesh and loss of pain in Jim's legs. YOu are the Almighty, and you are in control. Give Jim rest and peace of mind,, Lord. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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