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Hi Melissa,
I am so sorry for this, that is absolute crap, and I would be furious! I think some of this may have to do with payment...if you make an office visit she can bill for it, vs speaking over the phone is free. How shitty is that, I know, but it's sadly true in some cases.
It is possible sometimes to sign a release of information and get the radiologist's report quickly from the MRI facility. Depends how cooperative the facility is. When my daughter had her MRI, I called the next day and asked to sign a release and receive a copy of the MRI on disc along with the printed report. I told them I needed it urgently for an upcoming doctor's appointment out of state, which was not a complete lie, just a little distortion of the truth. I walked away with report in hand and it saved me countless days of worry. Something to keep in mind anyway....
Try to stay peaceful over the weekend.Gayle, age 50
Oct 2010 fusion T8-sacrum w/ pelvic fixation
Feb 2012 lumbar revision for broken rods @ L2-3-4
Sept 2015 major lumbar A/P revision for broken rods @ L5-S1
mom of Leah, 15 y/o, Diagnosed '08 with 26* T JIS (age 6)
2010 VBS Dr Luhmann Shriners St Louis
2017 curves stable/skeletely mature
also mom of Torrey, 12 y/o son, 16* T, stable
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Unbelievable, Melissa. When you have a chance (like after you've gotten the information you need), I hope you will tell her what you think of her policy. When she said earliest appointment, did she mean on Monday, or could it be two weeks from now? I wonder why she even bothered to call you. I agree that this sounds like a financial policy. Ugh.
I hope you can put it out of your mind. Maybe your hubby can get the radiologist's report while you are in surgery, and you can (hopefully!!) wake up to good news!
Best,
Evelynage 48
80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.
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Originally posted by JenniferG View PostSome doctors are not in touch with the real world. She could have saved you so much heartache but chose not to.
Susan.Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis
2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
2018: Removal L4,5 screw
2021: Removal T1 screw & rod
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"pick your priority and stick with it" That is unbelievably uncaring and cruel. Isn't it nice to be able to fire her and find another Doctor with compassion?
Good thoughts and prayers coming you way.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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Originally posted by loves to skate View Post"pick your priority and stick with it" That is unbelievably uncaring and cruel. Isn't it nice to be able to fire her and find another Doctor with compassion?
Good thoughts and prayers coming you way.
Sally
Thanks for the prayers.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by leahdragonfly View PostHi Melissa,
I am so sorry for this, that is absolute crap, and I would be furious! I think some of this may have to do with payment...if you make an office visit she can bill for it, vs speaking over the phone is free. How shitty is that, I know, but it's sadly true in some cases.
It is possible sometimes to sign a release of information and get the radiologist's report quickly from the MRI facility. Depends how cooperative the facility is. When my daughter had her MRI, I called the next day and asked to sign a release and receive a copy of the MRI on disc along with the printed report. I told them I needed it urgently for an upcoming doctor's appointment out of state, which was not a complete lie, just a little distortion of the truth. I walked away with report in hand and it saved me countless days of worry. Something to keep in mind anyway....
Try to stay peaceful over the weekend.
The problem is that the hospital that the MRI was done at is not affiliated with the hospital that she works at. The MRI has not been read yet so their is no report
I am trying to have a good weekend.ThanksMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by loves to skate View PostMelissa,
No news is good news. A radiologist would have already read the MRI and if there was bad news, a phone call would have been made to your son's Doc, I am sure. Take care of yourself and try not to worry. Remember who is in control of your life. I pray that your surgery is successful.
Sally
Good luck on your Monday surgery. Is this your shoulder?__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostLatest update- The doctor called me and told me to call her office on Monday and ask for the earliest appt that she has available. I said that Monday I would having surgery and could we discuss it now? Her answer is that she does not discuss that kind of information over the phone. She told me that I had to pick my priority and stick with it. Needless to say , if we need to go forward , it will not be with this doctor.
Thanks again everyone for your support__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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Melissa--
I agree this is unforgivable! I'm glad you are managing to stay focused on your surgery and planning to have a good weekend. Before you know it, this surgery will be in the rear-view mirror. Hang in there! JanetJanet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.
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This shoulder surgery seems to have a harder recuperation than my other surgeries. I really do not know how I will get out of bed. All the websites about rotator cuff surgery say that you cannot use the operated on arm to push up to get out of bed .Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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I'm sure the hospital will send the occupational therapist around to show you how to manage it Melissa. There will be ways to get around it. On the positive side, you are getting one of your major hurdles dealt with and out of the way. You've waited so long. You're taking a giant stride tomorrow and you can deal with all else, afterwards. Good luck, I'll be thinking of you.
JenSurgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
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Originally posted by JenniferG View PostI'm sure the hospital will send the occupational therapist around to show you how to manage it Melissa. There will be ways to get around it. On the positive side, you are getting one of your major hurdles dealt with and out of the way. You've waited so long. You're taking a giant stride tomorrow and you can deal with all else, afterwards. Good luck, I'll be thinking of you.
JenMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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