Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Medical, Driving.

As most of you know, on Saturday Matt went into the hospital with hip pain, he was X-rayed told nothing wrong and sent home with a Hipfew pills. This morning, Tuesday, he suddenly was in even worse pain and couldn’t walk at all. Ambulance came and they had to virtually carry him outside our door to the stretcher. This was shortly after 9. I followed on about half an hour later and we spent the rest of the day in emergency. However, the doctor who eventually saw Matt today was a different kettle of fish, he really went to town on his examination of Matt and then ordered another X-ray, a CT scan, bloodwork and a urine test. We actually artificial hipgot home around 8:30 pm but, this time, we had an answer. Matt has two hip replacements and the one of the left side is around 12 years old. It is, apparently, now shedding miniscule pieces of plastic off the joint socket and this is what is causing the pain which means that, unfortunately, he is going to have to have a new hip. At least a day’s bed rest, other than going for tests, meant that he was more mobile and able to make it home OK. So, now we have to contact the orthopaedic surgeon who did the job in the first place to arrange for a new hip. I guess Matt won’t be doing too much more bowling this season. He won’t be too happy about that. So… at least we now know. I hate to tell you what I have been thinking about the doctor on Saturday. Thanks everyone for all your support.

Today was the first day I have driven for a long time, I went down for my diabetes bloodwork this morning and then later driving to the Tim Hortonshospital. I couldn’t have chosen nicer weather, it was snowing lightly and the roads were snowy and slippery although it wasn’t deep or anything but certainly necessitated slow and careful driving. Trouble is, an awful lot of people don’t seem to know this. I wasn’t as happy driving home in the dark as it was difficult to see the road markings. However, we got home OK. That reminds me, another odd thing. Around 6 ish I started feeling a bit shaky and asked if they had a blood sugar monitor I could use. Couldn’t be done because I wasn’t registered as a patient. However, the nurse brought me some orange juice and later I went and got myself a sandwich. Yes, I had had lunch, there is a Tim Horton’s in the hospital so I had a good lunch. I was bad and had a donut for dessert too.

Having made do with a sandwich myself, here is a Weight Watchers recipe for Yakitori Chicken which I something we both enjoy.

Ww 7 Points - Chicken Yakitori (Kebabs)

By mariposa13  Photo

  • Servings: 4

 

Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons mirin
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of all visible fat, cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 8 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 2 cups cooked brown rice
    • skewer

Directions

  1. Make sauce: bring soy sauce, mirin, sugar, ginger, and garlic to boil in small saucepan.
  2. Cook over med-high heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minute.
  3. Remove from heat, set aside.
  4. Spray grill or broiler pan with nonstick spray.
  5. Thread chicken, bell peppers, and scallions on to skewers, alternating the ingredients.
  6. Grill or broil kebabs 5-inches from heat, frequently brushing with sauce, until veggies are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Serve with the rice.
  8. 7 Points for 2 skewers and 1/2 cup rice.
Have a great day
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22 comments:

  1. Oh man, that's a tough situation Jo. Poor Matt. Here's hoping the doctor puts a better piece in this time. Nasty stuff. Let me tell you, I'd have been majorly ticked and I wouldn't be shy about letting the doctor know it either.

    At least Matt will be mobile not long after the new hip and relatively without pain, especially after he's adjusted to the new equipment. Hugs to you both!

    Sia McKye Over Coffee

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    1. When it was installed 12 years ago we were told about 7 years, so 12 isn't bad. I haven't ever seen the first doctor but yes, I would give her a piece of my mind if I saw her. The new hips are supposed to last a lot longer and be better. Thanks Sia.

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  2. I'm glad you have a definite diagnosis and direction for Matt. Taking pain pills could have masked this for a longer amount of time... causing more damage... like a plastic sliver in a vein. (I strongly dislike doctors.)

    My goodness, Jo, and you drove in snow? That would be the tough part for me. Bowling can wait - best for you two to heal up and return with a vengeance! And what better entertainment than "Downtown Abbey"?!!

    I love Kebabs! Take care.

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    1. I don't dislike doctors, they do their best. You're right about the sliver, I thought the same thing.

      If you live in Canada, you drive in the snow. Nah, bowling can't wait, if I can do it I will.

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  3. Oh poor Matt!!! Sorry to hear that. I didn't realize he'd already had a hip replacement. Down here there have been some class action lawsuits due to hip replacement hardware failure....you should look into it in case Matt's got that hardware. You would think replacements would last longer than 12 years w/o breaking apart.

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    1. He's had two hips and a knee JoJo. I have seen the class action suits but when this hip was done we were told it would last 7 years. Didn't know it would start flaking though. The ones available today are supposed to be better.

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  4. I bet you're unhappy about the first doctor. At least you and Matt now know what the problem is and how to resolve it. I hope it doesn't take too long.

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    1. I am Helen, believe me. Hopefully it shouldn't take too long.

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  5. Reminds me of the heart attack I had because the first stent had re-blocked after 10 years. Plus I had two more blockages. Doctor was AMAZED the stent had lasted that long! Of course no one told me they had a shelf life and seeing a cardiologist as well as other doctors that entire 10 years only made my shock double. I almost died! Bastards!
    I was in a lab once and couldn't get my breath - thought it was my heart and I asked the lab tech to take my blood pressure. She said, oh we don't do that here, but the grocery store down the street does. That next week I received two more stents, and I wrote a scathing letter to that lab. They wrote back, even called and said they'd changed things. I'll bet!
    So yeah, I know your frustration!
    Sorry, such incidents just rile me something awful! Hope Matt is feeling much better soon! Take care of you too!

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  6. I knew about stents, I have a couple in my femoral artery areas. The first one did the same, got blocked and infected. They replaced it and added another in a different spot.

    That's terrible they wouldn't take your blood pressure like that.

    Thanks and we are trying to do so. I had to go grocery shopping this morning, not easy.

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  7. That doesn't sound like fun at all. I'm sorry for Matt. He will miss bowling for a while. It's just outraging that some doctors take their profession so lightly. I have had my share of that too. I feel like eating them and spitting their bones but I have quit on trash food. I really hope Matt's hip is fixed soon and that he can return to his normal life as soon as possible. Dragon Hugs to you!

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    1. It is outrageous Al. He has an appt. with the surgeon on Friday, how soon to get the operation I don't know. Thanks for the encouragement.

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  8. Sorry he has to go back in for another hip. You would think they'd make those things to last.

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    1. I think they do today Alex, but this is 12 years old. I knew it would have to be replaced but not that it would start flaking plastic and hurt. I think we were told 7 years at the time.

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  9. Love to Matt and hope he will soon feel more comfortable .... as for not bowling, I'm sure he'll come back better than ever LOL.

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    1. I'm sure he will Sue, but it won't make him happy to miss so many games.

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  10. Even though it's bad news it must be a relief to know what the pain is from and that it's nothing more sinister. The second doctor certainly knew his stuff. Pain is a dead set symptom something is wrong and the first doctor should have investigated further. Look after yourself in this stressful time Jo.

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    1. Yes it is Pinky, this doc vaguely mentioned cancer, but ruled it out completely. I know, I am furious with the first doctor. I'd like to give her a piece of my mind.

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  11. HI, Jo,

    So sorry to hear about your hubby. I know it's aweful to have another implant, but at least you both know what the problem is and it can be rectified.... Not the best way to start the new year....

    I hope his surgery goes well and he heals in record time!

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    1. Thanks Michael. Don't know if you heard I had a bad fall as well which kind of makes the whole thing more difficult.

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  12. Jo, I'm so glad that a doctor was finally able to find what was causing the pain for your husband. I'm sorry that it means he will have to surgery. You are both in my prayers.

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    1. Thanks Susanne. It is a relief to know what's happening.

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