stupid doctors...

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Registered: 01-06-2006
stupid doctors...
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Mon, 02-12-2007 - 4:58pm

okay so I fell on Tuesday, went to the dr Thursday because they didn't have office hours Wednesday and there wasn't alot of pain, and then the ortho Thursday afternoon where they x-rayed my knee. I had an MRI Friday and TODAY at 3:15 the ortho's office calls and tells me I fractured my tibia. Like they couldn't tell me that THURSDAY!!! Thue nurse basically said stay off it (like crutches) and come to my appt. tomorrow at 10:15 as planned.

Can I just say this STINKS!!!!!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 02-12-2007 - 6:01pm
Holy cow. I can't believe they let you go all weekend with a broken leg and didn't tell you. That's crazy. Hope its not a serious fracture and you are up and about soon. I know our medical system up here is lacking but that seems to be negligence to me. Not that I'm an expert. :-) Good luck at the appointment.

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Mon, 02-12-2007 - 7:07pm

I'm guessing the fracture is pretty small and it's definitely close to me knee (from the way it feels) so it may be that they couldn't see it. It's really not painful just lots of pressure so it can't be that bad. I'm still upset that it took them 5 or 6 days to figure this out.

on the bright side, I've been learning to knit so now I'll have some time to practice and do a scarf or two. I'm sure glad the web is around. It's going to make things a whole lot easier. I can do communications, banking, grocery shopping, etc. on the web and not have to worry about getting out of bed. We have a wireless network so I can work on the laptop sitting in bed. Toughest things are going to be getting the kids to activities and other obligations. Dh is very helpful and his schedule is pretty flexible and he can work from home most days if necessary.

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Registered: 09-26-2003
Mon, 02-12-2007 - 9:57pm

Gotta love doctors and their efficiency!!


THankfully it was a fracture and not a break, that is probably why the pain isn't unbearable!


Ugh hugs girl, stay off that knee and let us know how your next apt goes!

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Tue, 02-13-2007 - 8:59am
That is terrible. How could they miss that?
Heal quickly.
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 02-13-2007 - 9:59am

DANG!!! Sure you don't go to the same "Quack Shack" the military sends me to? LOL! I'm so sorry to hear about your broken leg! Hope it feels better soon!

Denise

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Registered: 01-28-2004
Wed, 02-14-2007 - 10:17am
OUCH!!!!!!!!!
I am sorry your in such pain.
I hope your knee gets better.
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