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[JetMechZ16]

Originally Posted by Old Ben

Had a doctor appoint yesterday for a second opinion on my heart valve problem. Totally different experience from the first Cardio doctor. This doctor explained everything whereas the first one did not. They scheduled me for an echocardiogram for today and a stress test for next Wednesday. They will take off the 24 hour heart monitor when I get there this afternoon. Left there with a much better feeling about what was being provided to me.

Make sure you thank the Dr. for being so candid and forthcoming with info. We need more Dr.s like that. Good luck .

[JetMechZ16]

Originally Posted by FLEXjs

Not much better. Swelling has come down some, but it's still very painful and red/purple. Starting to get worried.

I was actually able to drive yesterday; first time since May 16th. Went to the clinic for my injection; it's only a couple miles away. Really think I should see more of an improvement at this point. Looks like maybe another trip to the hospital is in my future...

I went to the Sports medicine Dr yesterday concerning this knot on my left Achilles tendon. He says we can operate but it's a 3-6 month recovery or I can continue to walk on it until it either goes away or ruptures. If it ruptures he says surgery would be mandatory. It's been there for about 9-12 months now so I doubt it's going away. I can't be out for 6 months, there would be no guarantee that my position here at work would still be here.

[Old Ben]

Originally Posted by JetMechZ16

Make sure you thank the Dr. for being so candid and forthcoming with info. We need more Dr.s like that. Good luck .

Did that yesterday. He was not happy that the first doc had not explained things.

[z06psi]

I had a long day yesterday flying up to Minneapolis to get some free stuff.

[JetMechZ16]

Originally Posted by z06psi

I had a long day yesterday flying up to Minneapolis to get some free stuff.

Could you stay up there? I feel better when all the Yankees are where they are supposed to be.

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by Old Ben

Did that yesterday. He was not happy that the first doc had not explained things.

Glad you had a better experience.

Too many docs out there to not find one that you are 100% comfortable with and trust, especially a specialist like a cardiologist.


If I need a life saving surgery, I could really care less about bedside manner, I just want the best surgeon putting his hands on me.

Outside of that, communication/listening is probably the single most important skill GOOD providers should have.

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by JetMechZ16

I went to the Sports medicine Dr yesterday concerning this knot on my left Achilles tendon. He says we can operate but it's a 3-6 month recovery or I can continue to walk on it until it either goes away or ruptures. If it ruptures he says surgery would be mandatory. It's been there for about 9-12 months now so I doubt it's going away. I can't be out for 6 months, there would be no guarantee that my position here at work would still be here.

Sounds like your decision is made. Maybe it won't rupture until you can retire. Good luck Jetz.

[Little Red L98.]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

D-dog.

[Little Red L98.]

Originally Posted by JetMechZ16

I went to the Sports medicine Dr yesterday concerning this knot on my left Achilles tendon. He says we can operate but it's a 3-6 month recovery or I can continue to walk on it until it either goes away or ruptures. If it ruptures he says surgery would be mandatory. It's been there for about 9-12 months now so I doubt it's going away. I can't be out for 6 months, there would be no guarantee that my position here at work would still be here.

Damn dude, that sux. Docs always wanting to cut people open. Any other options or second opinion?

OB is right, y’all fallin apart. :knockwood:

[Little Red L98.]

Originally Posted by Old Ben

Had a doctor appoint yesterday for a second opinion on my heart valve problem. Totally different experience from the first Cardio doctor. This doctor explained everything whereas the first one did not. They scheduled me for an echocardiogram for today and a stress test for next Wednesday. They will take off the 24 hour heart monitor when I get there this afternoon. Left there with a much better feeling about what was being provided to me.

Missed this. Good luck Ben.

[z06psi]

Originally Posted by JetMechZ16

Could you stay up there? I feel better when all the Yankees are where they are supposed to be.

You dumb****. I am originally from Tennessee.

Just lived in Illinois for a spat.

[Raazor]

Originally Posted by Little Red L98.

When I return to the office, whenever that may be, I will be required to wear a mask on mass transit and public places in the building (latrine, halls, entry vestibule, food establishments, etc.). Once back at my cube, I can remove it. I plan on complying. I could not imagine having to wear a mask all fuggin day.


p.s. Safe travels!

We begin Phase 2 Monday

Which just means restaurants, bars, casinos can now allow 75% of occupancy and groups of 50. It's kinda vague as these are suggestions only.

Under phase two, restaurants, bars, gyms and some other businesses can open up to 75 percent capacity. The governor’s directive increases group size limitations. Bullock says to avoid groups larger than 50 people when physical distancing can’t happen. Social distancing is always recommended.

[Raazor]

Originally Posted by Old Ben

Did that yesterday. He was not happy that the first doc had not explained things.

Good luck Ben!!

[z06psi]

Fort here is still closed for the next two weeks.

When we do go back it will be on a week on location, week telework schedule.

[FLEXjs]

Originally Posted by z06psi

I had a long day yesterday flying up to Minneapolis to get some free stuff.

Originally Posted by z06psi

You dumb****. I am originally from Tennessee.

Just lived in Illinois for a spat.

[Mick]

Originally Posted by JetMechZ16

I went to the Sports medicine Dr yesterday concerning this knot on my left Achilles tendon. He says we can operate but it's a 3-6 month recovery or I can continue to walk on it until it either goes away or ruptures. If it ruptures he says surgery would be mandatory. It's been there for about 9-12 months now so I doubt it's going away. I can't be out for 6 months, there would be no guarantee that my position here at work would still be here.

Can you give a better description of the "knot"? Do you know how you got it? Have you had tendonitis in your achillies tendon in the last year or three?

[The_Dude]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

Just got this

funny

Not really

That post was fake news.
This is real. @Raazor ratted me out.

[Old Ben]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Glad you had a better experience.

Too many docs out there to not find one that you are 100% comfortable with and trust, especially a specialist like a cardiologist.


If I need a life saving surgery, I could really care less about bedside manner, I just want the best surgeon putting his hands on me.

Outside of that, communication/listening is probably the single most important skill GOOD providers should have.

The new doc that I saw will not be the surgeon. A specialist in Birmingham, Alabama will do the procedure if it is indeed necessary.

[Aerovette]

Originally Posted by Strats-N-Vettes

Good morning.

Today is the day I'm kind to everybody.

Gonna be a loooong day for you.

[Raazor]

Originally Posted by The_Dude

That post was fake news.
This is real. @Raazor ratted me out.

what I did?