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[franandaj]

I hope things are ok today and I wanted to say how much I love your Golden Spoon ticker! Roll on recovery Fran you have 60% to go!

I'd be happy just to get to 50%!

Alison if you don't post it here you'll have to share the link

Hope you're both doing ok and Fran is starting to heal a little. Hope todays trip to the Doctors is a little better!!

Yes, it was hopefully I will get a chance to post about it.

Hope your doctor visit today goes better than the one last week (at least I think you said Tuesday was the next appointment)!

I am looking forward to read all about your birthday bash! Wherever you post it! But if I were you I would prefer to start new and fresh and focus on the positive things in a new PTR.

Yes, today was the appointment. I hope I have time to post about it. This makes 4 here, 3 whatever and 3 new.

I hope that at least works out for you!

Yeah if we can't have the fun and experience, at least I want some financial reimbursement!

That stinks. Hopefully you will all get to try this again sometime.

Well I'm thinking a trip to WDW makes a great birthday present and the F&G Festival will still be going on.

Thank goodness you had the travel insurance!

Yeah! Glad we got that! For sooooo many of these cruises!

Yeah, to say the least! So many cancellations...Ugh. I just hope Fran can heal and get back on her feet so you two can start having fun again. Hang in there, Alison! It'll get better.

We did this same thing in 2011 and 2012, and 2013 and 2014 were good, I just hope this isn't an every two year thing.

Well, we're all here! Why not just slap on a fresh coat of paint?

This is by far my most favorite suggestion! And not the reason I am going to do it this way, but I will explain why it makes sense in a future post! +1

 

[franandaj]

We miss you by 2 weeks there.
the plans look good for the first day.
Sorry to hear she fell.
That is too bad you had to cancel. DVC is tricky on how to cancel.
The chicken Parm sounds good. Sorry it is happened. I would think you could rent them out.
Glad you got a new doctor and I am sure it was for the best.
Hoping the other cruises can happen but her healing is most important.
Don’t forget to cancel Owners Locker, didn’t see it on the list.
Do the report here.

Too tired to respond to all of this, but thanks for the reminder about Owners Locker. I forgot that one. Tomorrow I will try to finish up all the canceling and contact the Travel insurance.

Oh Alison, I am so sorry you are going through all of this. And I am truly sorry for the pain and suffering that Fran is going through. Hugs to both of you.

It looks like you are well on your way to rearranging everything and getting your $$ sorted out. i really hope David's works out for you.

As for where to put the TR, I think a fresh start might be the right thing. Let this one but the trials and tribulations, and a fresh PTR/TR for the Birthday plans. That way there will not be as much negative material on a happy occasion. Just my 2 cents worth.

Yeah it sucks. But I have been through it before and need to know it could probably happen again. I hope that David's works too. And if anyone you know wants a last minute trip!

The appointment is today right? Hopefully it goes well.

Ugh, so many changes i'm so sorry. I'm hoping someone will rent all those points you put on David's site and you get all that money for it. That would be a huge plus!

Don't care where you put your 50th bday link, i'll be there! Or here maybe

Yes the appointment was today and I hope to update you all. I really hope you two can be there! I saw on your TR that his MRI was today. That sucks you have to wait until Thursday for the results! I hope it's something easy and not the scary things that they were telling you at the Doctor's.

 

[franandaj]

I'll read the TR where ever it ends up but a new start might feel better.

Somehow I missed this message in the last multi quote. I'm glad to have you following along!

 

[franandaj]

OK, so we had the appointment today. Let me say that this Doctor was so much better. He was somewhat young too, but he didn't have that cocky attitude of the other Doctor and was up front, very knowledgeable and was willing to talk to us and answer questions.

Basically, he wanted an Xray to see if anything had changed since the day we were at the ER. Fran did good, she didn't mess up her ankle any more since the last Xray and he said that this injury was a tricky one that didn't always require surgery. I think he took into account her RA and lack of mobility and realized that surgery would not be in her best interest even if she might heal a tad bit better. So he prescribed another 4 weeks of non weight bearing, giving her 2 weeks off for good behavior and said to come back in the third week of April.

He gave her a boot, and she feels a lot more supported although it is pinching at her ankle. She will probably have to wear this for a while. @dgbg100106 what do you do about clothing with this boot? When we go to dinner for my birthday, she really shouldn't wear shorts, and I know she will feel self conscious. Do we sacrifice a pair of dress pants and cut off the bottoms so they will go over the boot? I'm NOT buying her bell bottoms to wear that night!

So we have another 4 weeks of me helping her up out of bed. We will be canceling the B2B cruise in May and hopefully with notes from 3 doctors we can get our money back from the Travel Insurance. We see her RA Doctor on Friday, so we will find out about the ramifications of her resuming her arthritis meds, and if she even can.

This is actually better news than I expected! Though she is off her feet for a while, it means that by my party she will be almost mobile. She may actually be able to enjoy the party. I hope.

 

[ACDSNY]

Yay for no surgery!

 

[mvf-m11c]

That is great news to hear that Fran doesn't need surgery. Good that this doctor was way better over the other one.

 

[ShellB8585]

Ah good news! I am glad this visit was a bit better and that Fran doesn't need surgery and is starting to heal.

 

[dolphingirl47]

I am glad that this doctor's visit went better, but a shame that you ended up having to cancel the May back to back cruise as well.

Corinna

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Thanks for the update. Pleased to learn you saw a better doctor this time. That is good news no surgery right now. She needs that like a whole in the head! I have a pair of pants that have a velcro portion to under the knee and below. You can undo them and they kind of flap to go over a boot type device ( ski boots ). I got them for when my legs swell or need extra support in a boot. Something like this might work. They are actually hiking/skiing type trousers but they are quite smart you wouldn't know. Might be worth looking in sports shops. I got black and just wore a smart shirt. Nobody really noticed. I went to a michelin star restaurant in them in London!

 

[Pinkocto]

Yeah, it's a pain, but you know I'm sorta used to it. Of course we have same room! I wouldn't have done it otherwise. I couldn't believe it was still available! Sorry I'll miss you and Jenny at the parks, but I hope you will come stay with us after thE cruise. We might even be able to give you a ride back.

Any chance we could do the 14th? I know you now have your 2 night before the 5 night but I'm thinking maybe I should fly home from San Diego after the cruise? It looks like it's a two hour drive back up to DL from San Diego. I'm still trying to figure out logistics for everything.

I'm sorry you have to cancel the B2B in May but it sounds good that the doctor took into consideration if surgery would be best or not. Hopefully the next 4 weeks aren't too bad. Thanks for the update

 

[jedijill]

Sounds like you got better news! I'm still sorry you had to cancel the B2Bs but glad Fran can avoid surgery.

Jill in CO

 

[dgbg100106]

OK, so we had the appointment today. Let me say that this Doctor was so much better. He was somewhat young too, but he didn't have that cocky attitude of the other Doctor and was up front, very knowledgeable and was willing to talk to us and answer questions.

Basically, he wanted an Xray to see if anything had changed since the day we were at the ER. Fran did good, she didn't mess up her ankle any more since the last Xray and he said that this injury was a tricky one that didn't always require surgery. I think he took into account her RA and lack of mobility and realized that surgery would not be in her best interest even if she might heal a tad bit better. So he prescribed another 4 weeks of non weight bearing, giving her 2 weeks off for good behavior and said to come back in the third week of April.

He gave her a boot, and she feels a lot more supported although it is pinching at her ankle. She will probably have to wear this for a while. @dgbg100106 what do you do about clothing with this boot? When we go to dinner for my birthday, she really shouldn't wear shorts, and I know she will feel self conscious. Do we sacrifice a pair of dress pants and cut off the bottoms so they will go over the boot? I'm NOT buying her bell bottoms to wear that night!

So we have another 4 weeks of me helping her up out of bed. We will be canceling the B2B cruise in May and hopefully with notes from 3 doctors we can get our money back from the Travel Insurance. We see her RA Doctor on Friday, so we will find out about the ramifications of her resuming her arthritis meds, and if she even can.

This is actually better news than I expected! Though she is off her feet for a while, it means that by my party she will be almost mobile. She may actually be able to enjoy the party. I hope.

Does the boot go on and off with Velcro? I tucked my pants into the boot, The fabric helps with the rubbing of the boot too. If I was wearing a dress or shorts, I would wear these big tube socks that I could pull over the top of the boot, this would help with the rubbing also.

My leg was so swollen, that my leg rubbed against the boot, so please make sure Fran does to rub too much, it created a sore on mine and the Dr. kind of got on to me about it. I just don't want me to get a sore too.

Does the boot have these air pockets that they gave you a bladder thing to blow them up? It keeps the foot/ankle in cushion so it will not move.

 

[afwdwfan]

I'm glad to hear that Fran is taking care of herself and being a good patient. That's great that the Dr. seems to feel good about it being able to heal without needing surgery!

As for the boot, good luck. I think the points above were pretty accurate. I had to wear one a few years ago when I tore my Achilles. It probably wasn't as bulky as I'd assume Fran's is... the bulk on mine was down around the foot and heel area and as it went up my lower leg, it wasn't much more than a metal frame with Velcro straps to hold it all in place. I could always put pants on, then put the boot on and roll pants down over it. I don't know how tight the bottom of her pants are or whether that might even be an option or not. Even if you can't roll them all the way down, that might be better than butchering a pair of pants. I don't think anyone would be too offended by a rolled up pant leg given the circumstances.

 

[Leshaface]

I'm NOT buying her bell bottoms to wear that night!

Uh, what's wrong with bell bottoms?! They're coming back in, she'd be super stylish!

This is actually better news than I expected! Though she is off her feet for a while, it means that by my party she will be almost mobile. She may actually be able to enjoy the party. I hope.

I'm so glad to hear that there wasn't anymore damage done between now and her last xray and that surgery doesn't need to happen. Also glad that you were overall happy with this appointment! Now for her to get better in time for your big celebration!

 

[franandaj]

Yay for no surgery!

That is great news to hear that Fran doesn't need surgery. Good that this doctor was way better over the other one.

Yes, I was very pleased with this doctor.

Ah good news! I am glad this visit was a bit better and that Fran doesn't need surgery and is starting to heal.

It is good news, now we just have to wait.

I am glad that this doctor's visit went better, but a shame that you ended up having to cancel the May back to back cruise as well.

Corinna

I somewhat expected this, which is why I booked the October Cruise as a B2B. I'm just pleased that by my birthday party she will be released for weight bearing "as tolerated". I know she won't be able to tolerate much, but at least, she will have been at it for 10 day prior to the birthday weekend.

Thanks for the update. Pleased to learn you saw a better doctor this time. That is good news no surgery right now. She needs that like a whole in the head! I have a pair of pants that have a velcro portion to under the knee and below. You can undo them and they kind of flap to go over a boot type device ( ski boots ). I got them for when my legs swell or need extra support in a boot. Something like this might work. They are actually hiking/skiing type trousers but they are quite smart you wouldn't know. Might be worth looking in sports shops. I got black and just wore a smart shirt. Nobody really noticed. I went to a michelin star restaurant in them in London!

Thanks for the tip on the pants! I'm not going to worry about that one until we have some more time passing. It's over a month away, and who knows, she might lose some weight in that time. She can only eat what I'm feeding her, and I'm eating fairly healthy, so it stands to reason she might get a little smaller. Also with keeping her leg up the swelling should continue to go down.

Any chance we could do the 14th? I know you now have your 2 night before the 5 night but I'm thinking maybe I should fly home from San Diego after the cruise? It looks like it's a two hour drive back up to DL from San Diego. I'm still trying to figure out logistics for everything.

Do what for the 14th, you mean you staying with us? Were you ever able to book the VGC? I still have a room for you guys with my points, and if you don't need it, I'll go ahead and cancel it.

I'm sorry you have to cancel the B2B in May but it sounds good that the doctor took into consideration if surgery would be best or not. Hopefully the next 4 weeks aren't too bad. Thanks for the update

I'm hoping the next four weeks go by uneventfully. Now that our band concert is over, we don't have to worry about going to band (or me going to band) and she can just concentrate on healing.

Sounds like you got better news! I'm still sorry you had to cancel the B2Bs but glad Fran can avoid surgery.

Jill in CO

Avoiding surgery is the best part of it! I'm on hold with DCL right now. The 2016 Itineraries are out!!!!!!!

 

[franandaj]

Does the boot go on and off with Velcro? I tucked my pants into the boot, The fabric helps with the rubbing of the boot too. If I was wearing a dress or shorts, I would wear these big tube socks that I could pull over the top of the boot, this would help with the rubbing also.

My leg was so swollen, that my leg rubbed against the boot, so please make sure Fran does to rub too much, it created a sore on mine and the Dr. kind of got on to me about it. I just don't want me to get a sore too.

Does the boot have these air pockets that they gave you a bladder thing to blow them up? It keeps the foot/ankle in cushion so it will not move.

Yes, to everything you said here. I don't think her pants would fit inside the boot, it's pretty tight on her leg. Hers looks just like what I remember the pictures you posted, except I think yours was black, hers is gray.

I'm glad to hear that Fran is taking care of herself and being a good patient. That's great that the Dr. seems to feel good about it being able to heal without needing surgery!

The main concern he had was that the ankle joint didn't shift. It was still in place just as it was the day after the fall. I don't think he realizes how well she does "stay off the foot".

As for the boot, good luck. I think the points above were pretty accurate. I had to wear one a few years ago when I tore my Achilles. It probably wasn't as bulky as I'd assume Fran's is... the bulk on mine was down around the foot and heel area and as it went up my lower leg, it wasn't much more than a metal frame with Velcro straps to hold it all in place. I could always put pants on, then put the boot on and roll pants down over it. I don't know how tight the bottom of her pants are or whether that might even be an option or not. Even if you can't roll them all the way down, that might be better than butchering a pair of pants. I don't think anyone would be too offended by a rolled up pant leg given the circumstances.

Thanks for the tips. It sounds like everyone had the same kind of boot that she does. I don't think that she could roll her pants up, just because her thighs are very tight on her pants. I don't think it's a matter of anyone being offended, she is very self conscious. She believes that wherever she goes people are looking at her, laughing and pointing. It's a difficult phobia to work with.

Uh, what's wrong with bell bottoms?! They're coming back in, she'd be super stylish!

She and I lived through them the first time around. I remember wearing the "super flares" The 70s were a really "funny" time.

I'm so glad to hear that there wasn't anymore damage done between now and her last xray and that surgery doesn't need to happen. Also glad that you were overall happy with this appointment! Now for her to get better in time for your big celebration!

Yes, that was a big relief! Now all we need is some good news about your DH! Cynthia's comments were encouraging.

 

[dvc at last !]

Yeah !
So happy to hear that the doctor appointment went well and that you like the doctor.
Staying off the leg/ankle is a must.
I am sure it is not easy for either one of you with all the help that is needed, but it must be done.
The planning and rearranging is a pita.
Continue to take care of yourself, too.

 

[Pinkocto]

Do what for the 14th, you mean you staying with us? Were you ever able to book the VGC? I still have a room for you guys with my points, and if you don't need it, I'll go ahead and cancel it.

Yes, stay with you guys the 14th. Jenny and family aren't arriving until the 15th and are going to stay off site. I've waitlisted a studio, so you can cancel the 1BR. I definitely don't need a 1BR for just me. I'm sorry, I thought she told you.

I'm on hold with DCL right now. The 2016 Itineraries are out!!!!!!!

OOOOHHHHH, what did you see that caught your eye????

 

[dgbg100106]

Yes, to everything you said here. I don't think her pants would fit inside the boot, it's pretty tight on her leg. Hers looks just like what I remember the pictures you posted, except I think yours was black, hers is gray.

Mine was Gray also So would yoga pants, black pants and long shirt be good? They should be almost like tights?

The main concern he had was that the ankle joint didn't shift. It was still in place just as it was the day after the fall. I don't think he realizes how well she does "stay off the foot".

I am glad that she stayed off it and no more damage was done.

Thanks for the tips. It sounds like everyone had the same kind of boot that she does. I don't think that she could roll her pants up, just because her thighs are very tight on her pants. I don't think it's a matter of anyone being offended, she is very self conscious. She believes that wherever she goes people are looking at her, laughing and pointing. It's a difficult phobia to work with.

people are cruel, but there are so many people that love and respect Fran and support her. I know it is hard to do somethings but she might feel better if she feel good when she goes out, and not care about others. I think the tights and blouse/shirt might be very comfy and look very nice.

 

[DnA2010]

Yay for no surgery! On the pants front, for getting over my cast (hopefully moving to a boot tomorrow, have my next follow up) I've been living in yoga pants with a flair at the bottom- a dressy top and no one will know the difference. Did you book a cruise? We've never done DCL (just RC) as we just got into cruising...