Re: Another update on my wife.

[Guest guest]

Greg,

I hate to say this, but you need to talk to a lawyer. One that deals

specifically with medicine. And one that will help you in your price range. DO

NOT ask a doctor what type of lawyer you need.

I hate to say this. But I think that your wife's medical treatment has been

marginal at best and you need specific advice to continue.

It sounds like your wife may lose part of her leg/foot. And, no this disease

doesn't normally do that. But the fact they treated you as out patient in my

eyes is malpractice.

MaC

Greg wrote: Finished

six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

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[Guest guest]

Greg,

I am so very sorry that your wife and you are having to go through this.  My

husband had cellulitis after a bout with sepsis a couple of years back.  If the

leg has progressed to that stage where, as you say, it looks like raw burger, it

is not a good sign.  I would be pushing the doctors and demanding these tests be

done STAT.  The chances that this has spread into her bone is high.  Once it

gets into the bone, the outcomes are not pleasant ones.  She could well lose her

leg. I'm sorry, I don't mean to scare you, but this is URGENT.  Talk to everyone

that enters her room about the leg.  Every time a nurse or doctor comes in, lift

the covers and mention the leg and say what is going to be done about this?  If

they say tests are ordered or drugs, tell them nothing has been done as yet and

ask when and why is it taking so long.  This could turn into a life-threatening

infection for your wife.  Please push the medical personnel on this one.  I

am praying for you and for your wife.  May the Lord be with you and give you

strength and boldness.

 

Warm hugs................

Diane C. from TN

Another update on my wife.

Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

[Guest guest]

ooh Greg, I'm so sorry for all you & your wife are going thru. I pray you get

more answers today.

 Is your wife on palitive care? Is she on or is she TRYING to get on a

transplant list?

 Please sweetie, I know it's hard but GET ON THOSE DOCS ! I know your tired &

upset but nows the time to to be HEARD & GET SOME ANSWERS! 

 I wish I could help you more. Just know that I'm praying for both of you & we

all care. Please keep us informed, if we can do ANYTHING we'll do it !!

 If you need to talk to someone, email them privately. I'm sure most of us would

be MOST willing to talk to you.

many hugs,

Subject: Another update on my wife.

To: livercirrhosissupport

Date: Monday, October 20, 2008, 11:09 PM

Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

[Guest guest]

ohhh greg i am so hurt for the both of you i am soso sorry hun, i am

praying for the pair of you,try to hang tough , she needs you and i

know you have her back!!! again know i am praying for yas ,much love

barby

>

> Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

> cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

> contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

> direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

> swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

> like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

> today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in,

he

> lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he

was

> going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that

looks

> like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

> Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast.

They

> hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the

first

> hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

> going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

> today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this

ever

> stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has

to

> go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis.

and

> now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

>

[Guest guest]

Ditto! I know you are tired Greg! Some times you gotta get into their faces

and make some noise!!!! I wish I could come advocate for you and your wife.

When you are at the end of your rope, it is so hard to muster up the drive to

fight but you can do it!!

I will be praying that your wife gets the care she needs NOW!!!

Pamela

Another update on my wife.

Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

[Guest guest]

She just went into Surgery.. the doctor this morning, told me that they were

just going to give her anitbotics... but looks like the plan changes... now, the

whole leg looks aweful......

________________________________

To: livercirrhosissupport

Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 1:14:46 PM

Subject: Re: Another update on my wife.

Ditto! I know you are tired Greg! Some times you gotta get into their faces and

make some noise!!!! I wish I could come advocate for you and your wife. When you

are at the end of your rope, it is so hard to muster up the drive to fight but

you can do it!!

I will be praying that your wife gets the care she needs NOW!!!

Pamela

Another update on my wife.

Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

[Guest guest]

I will be praying.  Lyncia

Subject: Re: Another update on my wife.

To: livercirrhosissupport

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 4:01 PM

She just went into Surgery.. the doctor this morning, told me that they were

just going to give her anitbotics.. . but looks like the plan changes... now,

the whole leg looks aweful......

____________ _________ _________ __

From: Pamela on <ohana5mtaonline (DOT) net>

To: livercirrhosissuppo rtyahoogroups (DOT) com

Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 1:14:46 PM

Subject: Re: Another update on my wife.

Ditto! I know you are tired Greg! Some times you gotta get into their faces and

make some noise!!!! I wish I could come advocate for you and your wife. When you

are at the end of your rope, it is so hard to muster up the drive to fight but

you can do it!!

I will be praying that your wife gets the care she needs NOW!!!

Pamela

Another update on my wife.

Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the update Greg. Will keep praying for you and your wife!!

Hope the surgery is a success and they are able to save her leg.

Pamela

Another update on my wife.

Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....

[Guest guest]

Hi Greg,

What type surgery are they doing?  Are they debreding or amputating?  I am so,

so sorry that you are facing this!  Have you contacted an attorney?  I think it

was a really good suggestion from MaC.  IMO your wife has received sub-standard

care and it has certainly impacted her outcome.  Don't worry if you don't know

all the facts, the attorney's office will get the facts and check into

everything for you.  Usually they will do this free of charge and won't charge

anything until they decide whether they think you have a case or not.  Then,

their fees will come from the judgment.  I don't reccomend lawsuits easily, but

I think you are one of the few people I've ever known of who really has a case. 

Please keep us informed about what's going on with your wife.  My prayers are

with you both.

Warm hugs..............

Diane C. from TN

Another update on my wife.

Finished six days of antibodics therapy as an outpatient for her

cellulitis.. Didnt seem like it was helping on the fourth day. We

contacted our internest and he said to bring her into the ER or for

direct admit. The er doctor used a black marker to outline the

swelling and some that was going up the leg. This morning,it looked

like raw burger . so scary for my wife and I. The doctor came in

today to examine.. You will find this strange. But when he came in, he

lifted up the blanket, then let it back down. I asked him, if he was

going to look at where she placed the bandage.. the place that looks

like raw burger and he said no.. he just said it doesnt look good..

Its about nine here western time, on the beautiful oregon coast. They

hav started anymore antibotics since she left yesterday from the first

hospital, which i work at...I find this strange... He said he was

going to I know, have an ultra sound done.. but hasnt been done

today.. to find out , how far this went to the bone.... Does this ever

stop, this disease...so hurt by it and frustrated by what she has to

go throught... her legs filled with edema, turned to cellulitis. and

now raw burger...Her poor arms are so tiny.....