Thank you so much for your information and response.
We just heard back from the eval team and they said they would have to do bone grafs and a replacement. His hip is basically fractured again. They also told him he would not be able to have this surgery until he had a liver transplant. He cannot put any weight on his leg at all right now he is using a walker with wheels. He is in extreme pain, only the drugs make his pain bearable at all. He is pretty depressed at the moment.
We want to check into getting a scooter. Does anyone know if the VA, Medicare or who we could go to to get one? How we go about getting one?
I feel so sad for him. I can't even imagine the agony he is in.
I will pray for you as I can tell you have been thru alot. God bles and thanks again for your support.
I would ask his doctors about it. (I don't think that they'll do the scooter, but you can definitely get a wheelchair.)
Then, once they have entered the order into the computer, you just go down to OT/RT and pick it up. At least that's what we did with Mark's wheelchair; it took maybe a week. The hospital called us when it was ready to pick up.
Or - we've got a wheelchair, support bars for the toilet, a pull-bar for the shower, and a shower chair - that you can have. We don't need them, we just don't have anywhere to store them, so they're still set-up.
Let me know.DJ
Fiance had HCV, cirrhosis, ESLD, ascites, and portal hypertension. Was transplanted June 2004. Now, on interferon and ribavirin. Hepatitis C is back.
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
What would we have done without you and Healingwell. I will talk to Larry and see what he decides. I think we are gonna try the scooter store just to check if Medicare will cover the cost, but I know the shower bars and chair would be wonderful.
Julie, I have misplaced your phone #. Please call me. Larry was so overcome with appreciation for your offer that he couldn't talk to a while. I would like to make arrangements to get the items you have so gratiously offered.
If you also misplaced my # send an email to my work address.
I think if your doctor writes a prescription and notes that it is medically necessary for ambulation both indoors and outdoors, perhaps insurance will cover the scooter. I know my aunt's insurance wouldn't pay because she said she didn't need it indoors as well as out...so she paid for it herself.
I appreciate your prayers. I can tell you that bone pain is agonizing, so I feel for your brother. I still have pain, but it's nothing like it was prior to hip replacements. I understand them not wanting to do replacement until after liver transplant. He needs to be healthy and get his strength back. All my best to him. He is really lucky to have such a caring sister.
Post Edited (hep93) : 9/16/2005 9:40:25 PM (GMT-6)
Thank you we will try that. I hope it works. We applied on line to the scoter store but have not heard back yet. Yes, he is in a great deal of pain. I don't know how he stands it. He still hobbles up and takes a shower everyday and works on rebuilding computers. He tries to do as much as he can, he feels bad becasue he is unable to takecare of himself in alot of ways. He is a true inspiration. You truly know how it feels I will continue to pray for you, as you are very inspringing your self. Love, paula
They called on Friday late and left a message. We will call them back today. Larry is in extreme pain. He just sits on his bed and moans or cries. I have a call into the VA again. Please pray that there is something they can do for him. Thanks, Paula
Paula, how are things going with Larry? I was just rereading your posts. It really sounds as though he could use some stronger pain meds. Have you talked to his doctor about this? He should not have to suffer so much, although the pain does get so bad that it is hard to control. Here is an AVN/ON link that you will find helpful:
You do have to sign up and become a member to access the messages, etc., but it costs nothing and there is a wealth of information on the site, as well as great support from other members.
