Re: At my wits end
From: Valerie Jones (vjonesreno@hotmail.com)
Tue Aug 23 21:55:12 2005
Dear Melody;
Yes, I can absolutely relate to what you have been going through both with
your adhesions disease and with the ignorant surgeons that you have had to
put up with. I have had six surgeries so far to remove these "little aliens"
and I am heading for a seventh surgery probably before December of this
year. The surgeon that performed my 2nd, 4th, and 5th surgery was just like
your physician. Even though this ignorant surgeon told me that my adhesions
were always worse with each surgery, he also told me that my pain was "all
in my head," and that I was only "addicted to pain medications," and that I
"could not possibly still be in pain!" I simply could not believe my ears!
I began to cry right there in the doctor's office, and this upset my husband
so much that my husband stood up and got right in the doctor's face and
yelled at him. The doctor threatened to call the police. I was so angry and
embarrassed, and I felt so disrespected! On this message board alone I have
heard so many horror stories just like your and mine. I am so thankful to
God for this message board where we can get support, information, and
comfort from fellow sufferers. I had a good job when I had the
above-mentioned surgeries, and I was blessed with a boss that allowed me to
keep my job and to return to work after I recovered, however, the adhesions
and pain returned after each surgery making it impossible for me to continue
working. So, I did apply for social security disability benefits, and I was
approved in less than 4 months. The ignorant surgeon that I told you about
scoffed at me when I told him that I had been approved for disability, but
you know what? He can #@!#@! I am a Christian and cannot put into words the
thoughts that I had about the surgeon at that time. Melody, if you cannot
work, I suggest that you apply for disability benefits, the sooner the
better. Make sure that you obtain copies of each and every medical record
that there is regarding your illness from doctors, surgeons, clinics, and
hospitals, etc. This will speed up the application process greatly for you.
And, make sure that your ignorant physician did not include any of his
personal thoughts regarding his belief that your pain was "all in your
head." I pray to God that He will bless you with strength and courage during
this time, and that He will also bless you with disability benefits if you
decide to apply. Take care, God bless, and I hope that I have been of some
comfort to you. Take care, from your fellow sufferer and sister in Christ,
Valerie.
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