Vacations was wonderful, relaxing, and great to get together with family and friends. A much needed and well deserved break.
Thanks to
@Nana moon 27 ,
@71Beetle ,
@patient 99 ,
@kneeper ,
@hopefaith , @ tashia and anyone else reading my thread.
Now back to reality. I made it thought the week using my crutches all the time toe touch weight bearing, when I did walk around a little without crutches, I paid later with 7 - 8 night time pain. At home I have walked around a little more today unpacking, now icing now, hope it will help with keeping my pain levels low.
OS refused to fill my Norco script, and ordered Tramadol instead, the one that landed me in the ER. The office left a message saying they referred me to a pain clinic, and yes, it will take you 3 months to make an appointment.
If I can wait 3 months for a pain clinic appointment, I doubt I will be needing the pain clinic.
Called my Primary, thank goodness she refilled my Norco until my appointment with her on the first.
I just wonder why the OS sends you to a pain clinic when you cannot see them for months, why don't they send you back to your primary for pain control. Guess it has something to do with patient abandonment, and referral to a pain clinic covers their rear.
Why can't they say something like this.
"Dr. Bone, would like to refer you to a pain clinic as your surgery was 3 months ago, there is a wait of about three months to be seen, we recommend you contact your primary physician for follow up until you can be seen at the pain clinic."
I have an appointment with the podiatrist on Monday, same office as the OS. Hoping it goes well, and he can help me with my inverted ankle.