Into the Free
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"Into the Free" - TBI SONG W PICS: http://youtu.be/B-iCW-Paofg[...]
Posted 2014-10-12T15:46:08Z
BandagesCaren's back, just before doctors removed her epidural (on the left above). So far I haven't seen any of her incisions. God, the Healer, the Perfection of Spirit, "Heals the brokenhearted, and bandages up their wounds." Glory be, and so it is.[...]
Posted 2014-10-12T14:45:40Z
Free from FearMy eyes popped open and my heart raced when my phone buzzed at 1:00 a.m.. Good news isn’t usually delivered at that hour. I hopped out of bed and grabbed my phone.[...]
Posted 2014-10-10T01:23:26Z
Le Shoulder DroopHmmmm. During surgery, the scapula wasn't plated, as discussed. We are being told that it may require yet more surgery. If I understand, a piece of broken scapula was removed, and spurs and/or rough places were 'ground down, and made smooth.' This is supposed to give pain relief and greater ease in mobility. We are wondering about the obvious shoulder droop on the right, as seen above, and how the decision not to plate will affect 'le droop.[...]
Posted 2014-10-10T01:04:57Z
Surgery UpdateNewest post is at the top. To follow the progression of events, start at the bottom and move up to be present. (If all that makes sense, you are a good Sherlock Holmes, lol Going on my fourth cup of coffee to stay awake - and I'm a tea drinker, LOL)[...]
Posted 2014-10-08T18:38:04Z
Major Reconstructive SurgeryOctober 08. Just before 2 pm surgery began on Caren's unhealed ribs and scapula. Titnium plating for ribs, stainless steel for scapula. Surgery is approximately 4 hours. We will keep ya'll informed.[...]
Posted 2014-09-28T02:26:21Z
Golden Girls Explain Golden OpportunitiesOMG....I sooo want to do this to a few Dr.'s....from recently... TBI is an invisible disease....so is PTSD....and so are things that are obvious injuries if NOT actually checked.....if the doctors actually LISTENED to their patients and did the tests and procedures they were supposed to from the beginning rather than making judgements without following through - or without acutally consulting the patient about their decisions.[...]
Posted 2014-09-26T21:09:00Z
Upcoming Surgical ProceduresThis is a picture taken this Spring where Caren's right shoulder droop can be seen. It is far more pronounced now, and compromising spinal alignment. The shattered scapula will be treated with double plates/modified Judet approach.[...] |
