Since I have been home with not being able to put any weight on my left leg, I’ve realized how much I rely on two feet even though I can’t feel those feet and am in a wheelchair 24/7. That fact escapes some doctors and my current orthopedic doc who may be a great surgeon but does not take the time to know his non surgical patients. His parting words after telling the nurse to fit me with a “boot” were, “we’ll have you up and walking in no time”.
“So, you perform miracles” is what I should have said right then but he was too quick out the door. Amazing to me that any doctor goes into a room to see a patient and chooses not to know who he’s actually talking to. If he had known anything about me he would have seen a file that noted I’ve not been able to walk for 15+ years. My wheelchair is not just a charming accessory.
Even in rehab some nonfrequent PT people would say the same thing. It just makes you sad and frustrated as a patient. They seemed to expect my right leg to do all the work when that leg has also been asleep for many years. These people must think the wheelchair is something I “wear” occasionally.
Okay so that’s what’s bothering me and has been so, since I broke my leg on March 25. Enough on that.
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Writer’s Workshop Prompts for May 9, 2024
The Bag Lady 
The same surgeon who rushed out of your appointment, also rushes out of surgery to let the interns and residents finish up. they are lousy doc’s no matter what their practice says. How do I know? 6.5 to 7 years as a surgical tech. You may have better luck with their Physicians Assistant.
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Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind☺️
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I’m sorry that people don’t understand the challenges you’re facing. We are often insensitive to the problems of others.
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