UPDATE ON MY PROBLEMS

First I want to thank all of you for your concerns and prayers the past few days. That means a lot to me, especially since I am getting a bit depressed with the set back going on. Went back to the doc yesterday and reviewed my dopler test and he did some adjustment on my medications. Since they did not find any clots in the back of the leg, he took me off the COUMADIN and extended the LOVENOX SHOTS for another week. He said the veins in the back of my legs are mushy and he wants to clear that up with the shots. He has me scheduled for blood test Wed and Fri, just to keep on top of what is going on. He told me this is what can develope into major clotting problems. He did tell me that this is not uncommon for folks with knee surgery. I am satisfied with that explanation and will follow his orders. As for the reason I was passing out, well there is no real explanation for that except it may be from the time I spend in bed and also the pain meds. He had me go and have X Rays done on my back, just to be sure. They took them from every angle possible and then some. I could hear the cash registar chinging away every time they told me to take a deep breath. The X Rays did not show any fractures, according to the Radiologist. I should get the full report back on Thursday. Then a follow up with doc again next Monday unless something changes in the mean time. On a positive note, my wife found my Tens Unit and hooked it up to my back earlier tonight and it did wonders. Took most of the pain right out of my back. Will do another few treatments today and see what happens. May have to go visit my friendly chiropracter the end of the week and see what he can do for the back. I really need to get back to my therapy on the knee. My doc suspended that until the threat of clotting goes away. So for now just hanging in there and following orders, just like when I was in the military. My doc does have me on his prayer list and prayed with me and my wife there in his office. To me that is the best of the best as far as treatment goes. You know WLS people are the most compasionate and caring people around. My friend DX from Mississippi posted regarding my problem on the main OH board and I could not believe how many well wishes I got on my surgery support page from there, even though I do not post on my main board. Now if I can get my days and night reversed I should be well on my way to a positive recovery. Dan

Dan, You are in my prayers. I wi****oo, could get my days and nights reversed !! If you find a way please share. Keep following your doctors orders and I"ll help with added prayers. God Bless, Gail

i just knew you would not behave...your bad....hope ann put you right and you are behaving now...i sure missed all of this...i am so sorry....i sent you a private email...be sure and get back with me on that...i feel for ann...i hope she jerked a knot in your ass.....you men do anything you can to worry us...sounds like you have one awesome dr....i do not read the main board either...and been out to lunch for days as well.... now you get well and quit acting up.....glad you posted and are indeed on the mend...

Hello Dan, I saw one day not sure when that someone said you were haveing some problems but I didn't know what it was, I am so sorry your having all these problems with your body, I am typing this just after the storm has passed and the sun is out and the beauty is prestent, I hope your storms pass you soon to Dan. Thanks for being there for me and the support you have givin me. I will be praying for you and Ann also, I know what it fells like when just one more thing happens and you think man haven't I been through enough. lol But I always remind my self it isn't that bad and I know God wont put any more on me then I can handle. I belive that even more then ever in my life, I used to cry alot in the past , but not any more. It is life and I am strong, get boged down sometimes but strong as I know you are. Hang in there buddy. Lisa B

Sounds like you have a fantastic Doctor to pray with you. How awsome Take care & your in my prayers

Dan, You are still in my prayers;) Hugs Val