Posted by: kev34 | May 20, 2008

The Hostage Seige Continues–Week 13 over

Back to the Doctor this morning…didn’t expect much, and that is exactly what I recieved. He comes in the room, along with a new doc/ doc in training or something..Anyways all he wants to do is change the bledsoe boot from 90 degrees to 10 degrees movement–after 13 weeks that is it..so I ask about therapy.. then I mention this blog–how others are progressing, etc etc….this guy goes off, raising his voice and talking down to me like I’m a 4-yr old–so I let him have it right back..Like he was offended because I ask a simple question..he wants to go 16 more weeks no therapy..I’m still outta work –so I ask politely what exactly is his treatment timeframe/protocol..and what is taking me so long…he goes into another tirade..unbelievable..I’ve had no Mri, no tests, he just says that I need a strong tendon before starting any therapy…of course he doesn’t go into any detail how we get to that point..PA came in and I told him the doc was a S.O.B. Needless to say I came back home, got a quck appt with my regular doc, and he says I need a 2nd opinion….so we will see how it goes the next couple of days…

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kev34 -

I am sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with the doctor. Looks like he can improve on his bedside manner. I hope you have a better experience with the 2nd doctor.

By: dennis on May 20, 2008
at 3:07 pm

kev34 - ahh..looks like his behaviour helped make the decision for you. It is apparent that he has lost touch with the fact that he is the “service provider” and you are the customer of his services. It’s a free market (although sometimes hard to see clearly in the medical world)…I think it’s time to take your (or your insurance companies) business elsewhere. Let us know how it goes, I know you are frustrated today. Back to the real issue at hand, how is your heel feeling?

By: brendan on May 20, 2008
at 4:17 pm

I think a second opinion might be a good option. From these blogs, it is clear there are many different approached to treating this injury. And for someone who depends on their feet to do their job, it is even more critical.

Let us know if you do that and what you learn.

By: tennisjunkie on May 20, 2008
at 5:43 pm

I think that the heel and the tendon are feeling pretty good..still really tight , from no use..but I have been running around on my feet all day , and no real discomfort..also to top off my lovely day–while driving to my second doctor appt a lady runs into to the back of my truck while I’m stopped at a stop sign…tomorrow has to be better..

By: kev34 on May 20, 2008
at 8:13 pm

Hey. How did you like the 2nd Dr? I’m sure better than the 1st. As you know, time to switch..you need a Dr. who will at least listen to you. I know you feel like you should hang with the person who did the surgery, or maybe you don’t feel that way. I did. I keep trying to give my ortho another chance… May you be moving and in therapy with your new Dr.

By: kristinatl on May 20, 2008
at 8:19 pm

Kev,

Def 2nd opinion required.

You and I are on the same timescale and although I never had surgery, I have been cast free for 3 weeks now and back at work for 2.
My recovery is certainly slow at the moment although I do manage to walk around quite well for a few hours a day and have even managed to get some road cycling done, 10 miles on Sunday past.
Hope the 2nd opinion comes up trumps.
Good luck.
JohnK

By: johnk on May 21, 2008
at 12:12 am

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