Re: Re: Laurie-Thank You

[Guest guest]

a

I love my new van, but am still not using my new chair. I was unable to

practice last week-end, because it rained. I'm hoping to attempt it this

week-end.

I'm glad you have a case manager. I know how helpful mine has been for me.

Take care,

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Fri, 7 May 2004 20:57:48 -0500

> To:

> Subject: Re: Laurie-Thank You

>

> Laurie,

> I made an appointment with my PCP to discuss the " issues " going

> on right now. He doesn't make hospital calls anymore so he wasn't truly

> involved except by phone when I was in the hospital. I know he doesn't

> want a PICC, central line, or g-tube, which has been suggested at

> different times, but we are the point where something has to be done. I

> also called my case worker at my insurance company. I found out that she

> left so I have a new one. THe one I talked to today told me that I could

> have Home Health Care come in to give IV fluids. She asked if my veins

> were a hard stick or if I had a lot of scare tissue from a lot of IV's or

> blood tests. Yes I do! She mentioned a PICC, so I will bring that up to

> the doctor. I am planning on doing nothing but rest this weekend, as I

> had to work the three mornings this week that I wasn't in the hospital.

>

> By the way, how is your van working out? Are you getting used to backing

> up into it? Do you sit in the chair to drive it? I move to a regular

> seat, but I know not everyone does. I hope things are going well for

> you.

>

> Hugs and Smiles,

> a

>

> On Fri, 07 May 2004 16:32:04 -0400 Laureta Fitzgerald

> lfitzger@...> writes:

> a

>

> I will continue to keep you in my thoughts.

>

> Push that doctor for some solution to the problem and rest just as much

> as

> you can.

>

> Hugs,

> laurie

>

>