It's been a long hard painful journey!

[BigPapaDean]

For years I have had sever swelling in my legs and could hardly find shoes that fit me to be able to go anywhere. About 9 months ago, because my skin is terrible dry and has always been that way, I scratched my right leg. I didn't think too much about it at first then it begin to spread and get worse and worse.  Back then I didn't have any medical and little prospect for that to happen til October of 2013! Friends and family told me several times I should go get it looked at but I couldn't afford the co-pay every 3rd day I went in. Finally medicare kicked in and I was covered to a point.The Dr's office told me they would discount me but O had to pay the co-pay amount. I am supporting 3 people here and up til now with no food card to help out. When I finally got to see the Dr I was put on a rigorous program to get my high blood pressure under control as that was what was causing the problem. That took about two weeks then they referred me to the local "wound center" Just blocks from my house. Sounds good huh? Well I can't walks even one block so that was not and easy thing to accomplish. I have a friend who from the depth of her heart is pure gold and she stepped forward and promised me she would help me as long as she could. The treatments went well then as my life sucks at times my friend wasn't available to take me to the center. This happened twice and I suffered sever set backs both times. Finally they decided because of this being my history that I should qualify for in home care. This is simple a temporary program to help people like me to get the critical care they need. That's when things kicked into high gear with my recovery. Today my nurse told me as of today my wound was filled in and within two weeks I wouldn't need her anymore. My problem is I do not know if my friend has the ability to help me anymore as her vehicle was totalled and she has no ride anymore. I have tried to contact her and have been working on getting qualified in a local community transit program for people just like me who can't walk to the closest bus stop but they will come pick me up and take me to my appointments. 

 

I am not diabetic but I do have what is known as venous ulcers and they are quite painful and can cause you to loose your leg without proper care. I live on the second story of a three story condo complex. We have no elevators or I could simple get a electric powered wheel chair and go that way. With no way to get up and down the stairs that is simply out of the question. Today I am quite anxious about not knowing what to do nor what will happen. I will cal the community service today and see if they have any information on my application and it's process. I am hoping and praying that this will work itself out but only God knows what will happen. 

 

The reason I am writing this is not for sympathy but to inform you in case there are any reading this that you make sure this kind of thing does not happen to you. I would love to hear your stories of victory and healing. I need to remember that this too will pass. If I can just get over this hump and finish this present process I will have a whole lot more freedom and won't be tied to my Dr all the time. Oh how I miss that freedom. I will continue to play in the servers and do my best to remain pleasant but if I have a bad day PLEASE forgive me! See you in the servers!

[HarryWeezer]

Keep the faith Dean. We're all rooting for you!!!

[Giggles]

u have come a hell of a long way my friend