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24561. thoughtful - 10/22/2008 4:09:26 PM good news on the clip, j, but you'd think they'd have mentioned it before this? I know I'd sure like to know if they left something behind in me.
Just like after my neck surgery, I was going nuts trying to figure out why the sides of my head were sore...until I figured out it's because they clamped my head so it wouldn't move during surgery. Can't they just tell me that so I know? 24562. judithathome - 10/22/2008 7:46:58 PM Those clamps left two bald spots on Leslie's head...he wears his hair buzzed so it hardly matters. You can see the scars of the incisions, too...he said those were worth it, though. 24563. Jenerator - 10/23/2008 2:35:28 AM Why couldn't his Ft. Worth doctor send an x-ray to his specialist? 24564. judithathome - 10/23/2008 4:15:54 PM Jen, what is the big deal? The neurosurgeon wanted to see the x-rays AND Leslie...he wanted to see how he was doing and if there was a problem.
He's having problems with numbness in his right arm and the fingers of his right hand. The doctor has a vested interest in Leslie's health...it didn't seem untoward for him to want to see my son and test his reflexes. In fact, the doctor set up a series of tests for Leslie early next month with a specialist in Fort Worth...he thinks the problem with the numbness is caused by the vertabrae in his neck...and the Dallas doctor is only involved with the brain.
The x-rays were of his neck and Leslie...and the x-ray techs...were freaked out by that "foreign object" that showed up on the x-rays...the neurosurgeon wanted to make sure it was nothing to worry about by viewing the x-rays. Simple as that...if it HAD been something that needed to be removed, we'd have had to go over there anyway...
It was no big deal to go over there...you are reacting as though we had to fly to Bethesda or something. 24565. judithathome - 10/23/2008 4:19:46 PM And by the way, there were people in the waiting room that had come from as far away as El Paso and Abiliene...they weren't complaining about the drive. I'm sure I could have asked them why they didn't see doctors in their hometowns but I knew they were there because no one in their hometown could fix their specific problems.
If you ever have any "brain" problems, this guy is your man! 24566. TheWizardOfWhimsy - 10/23/2008 4:23:37 PM Off topic: Judith, did you know Ken Kahn and his wife Ann when he ran the Ft. Worth Arts Council?
24567. judithathome - 10/23/2008 4:26:33 PM I think we met him at some function or other many years ago....why? 24568. judithathome - 10/23/2008 4:30:24 PM Anne Lynn Kettles
Now HER I remember though not from meeting her personally...she performed at Stage West, I do believe. 24569. judithathome - 10/23/2008 4:33:26 PM Ahhh...I googled her and sure enough, she was the outstanding actress who played Maria Callas...it was a one woman show and one of the most gripping evenings at the theatre ever...
Also saw her in Albee's A Delicate Balance at the other theatre we attend. 24570. TheWizardOfWhimsy - 10/23/2008 4:55:30 PM In reading about Ken's retirement, I had forgotten that they lived in Ft. Worth. They are dear friends and she is a wonderful cook as well. We alternate a monthly Sunday dinner. Her specialty is baking deserts and they're nutz about Italian food. I will share your kudos with her. 24571. judithathome - 10/23/2008 6:47:22 PM Oh, please do! I will never forget how wonderful she was on that night...it was an intimate theatre setting, and she walked over during one of her monologues and looked straight at me during it...sent shivers up my spine.
This play was about Maria Callas and though the actress never sang a note, she was the exact definition of the woman.
24572. Jenerator - 10/23/2008 8:02:26 PM Judith,
Your initial post made it sounds as though the object in his neck was suspicious and causing the numbness. I would have been mad to have to drive out there to find out it was supposed to be there; however, when you later explained that he needed to see the doctor anyway, it made more sense.
In the end, I am relieved that he is alright. 24573. judithathome - 10/24/2008 4:18:44 PM Jen, WE didn't know if it was causing the numbness or not...and I can very well understand the doctor wanting to see the x-rays AND Leslie to determine for himself what the object was....if he had been sent the x-rays and the thing was NOT supposed to be there, we'd have had to go over there anyhow, right?
Anyhow, this is what you sign on for with children...of any age. I hope your kids never have any medical problems on a scale of what mine has had...trust me, it makes you crazy.
(I'm sure you know something has made me crazy already...ha! But it also makes you realize nonsensical internet squabbles (and a host of other stuff) don't mean dip in the whole scheme of things. I don't mean you questioning me on this particular thing and I thank you for your good wishes on his health...I mean things like the stuff going on at RI and the usual he said/she said BS) 24574. wonkers2 - 10/24/2008 4:39:39 PM Judith, we're all hoping for the best for your son. 24575. judithathome - 10/24/2008 4:43:34 PM I know, Wonks, and I appreciate it greatly. 24576. TheWizardOfWhimsy - 10/24/2008 4:53:23 PM Indeed! 24577. TheWizardOfWhimsy - 10/24/2008 10:00:04 PM Judith- Here is Anne Kettles' response . . .
..oh, my friend.
Thank you for sharing.
I loved doing Master Class and am grateful that audiences appreciated the performance.
...small world after all
Looking forward to seeing you guys soon,
Have a great day,
anne
24578. judithathome - 10/24/2008 10:41:46 PM I would feel better if I'd recalled the name of the play! (blush)
Thanks for passing that along. It really IS a small world!
24579. Jenerator - 10/25/2008 2:58:45 PM Judith,
YOu are very right!
This has been an emotionally tough year. I am so glad Leslie is doing better, and hopefully you'll get the all-clear from your doctor and winter can be much less draining!
[[[hugs]]] 24580. arkymalarky - 10/25/2008 4:49:11 PM I hope that too. Life is hard and it's about to get harder for a lot of people. No reason to be hard on each other.
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