Here's How God Covered Me!
Prayers Answered. Wow. Today Dolly and I made another trip to Stanford to start the process of my new pain management treatment program.
I received an injection in my Sternum Clavicular joint that was powerful. Much pain relief instantly. The Fellow kicked it off but the Senior Surgeon took over as it got close to my lung.
The two pain management specialist I met with prior to my procedure were amazing also. The primary Doctor left the room frustrated after my intense exam. He was a little concerned because a prior surgeon I had met did not take me on as a patient to treat my back. He was also not happy my MRI results we ordered two weeks ago from two years ago were not there For him to review. When the Doctor came back in I was on the phone with the MRI records dept at another facility. He spoke with them nicely. Got my records. He then read them and ordered another MRI.
As the Doctor had already reviewed all my other issues after a few more tests He leaned back, looked me in the eye and said. Douglas, You have been through a lot. I am a US Marine Trauma Doctor. I can tell you are stoic but you have been through a lot and I and my associates are going to help you. It's going to be a process. He told me it was time for me to work on my ability to cope with the process again and he assigned someone for that in his very office. He called in another Doctor who had already reviewed all my info. The new Doctor explained my future treatment program. It included a never before done on me block on my Right Scapula and if it works they will do a Laser procedure, "I forget the name of it" to the main nerve for my right shoulder. They will review my MRI of my back and decide on a program for that also. They put me on Nortriptyline for my nerve pain at a dose that increases each week over 6 weeks. They kept me here for one more MRI in the morning. They discovered I can not feel cold on my right side from my shoulder down. I knew I was numb. This was new to me. They told my wife and I they are going to offer us all the support and care I need as well as some alternative treatments to help improve my quality of life.
In the end of the day Three Doctors today told me that they were impressed with my attitude and how I have been able to overcome my challenges. It was emotional, uplifting and powerful. Dolly and I were holding back tears. Dolly thanked them and said good that now maybe I will get some pain relief, cures and sleep again. Of course I was in awe and thankful as well.
One specific specialist in X-ray I confided in agreed with me that my faith was key. I told her we can not wear our faith in the inside always. We must shine in his glory for others to see no matter what's before us in life.
In a Nut shell I could see Father God had clearly touched the hearts and minds of every Doctor I met with. Every staff member as well. They all were 100% committed to helping me and many of them knew more about my injuries and me then I even remembered or wanted to remember.
In the cafe at Stanford the Director of Patient Diagnostics Administration and another Senior Hospital Administrator ?? were standing behind me in line. I introduced myself to them and told them my story of how I came to Stanford nearly 12 years ago and how appreciative I was of their staff and facilities for the role they have played in my life. They thanked me. We shook hands. As I walked away they came back to me and asked me again. What's your name? I told them of course. Maybe my story of appreciation will be shared? I just want Admin to know whatever they are doing its working because I'm happy.
Prayers answered. It is obvious Father jumped all over my needs and he is seeing to it I am going to be ok. He gave me the best again. I return in 3 weeks and it's all going to continue to be amazing. To God be the Glory. Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for allowing me to share with you my wonderful experience.
Your brother in Christ.
Doug
