Todd, that was funny even for a non-reader of the fan fiction.

Poor bear! That is quite the accomplishment.

Yay for mobility without cracking braces! Can't be soon enough I am sure.

I have no advice on finding a good surgeon. Usually the people who work with them know best. A plan to go forward is a good thing. You need to get this behind you.

I went for my follow up today. All good. They don't want to see me for 6 months. The only interesting thing was that they had done some gene study thing, which although was not surprising was useful. The one thing that it stressed was my inability to take most pain killers, as in I can't tolerate them and will easily overdose and possibly die. Now I already had figured out in life that I couldn't tolerate them as they make me sick. They don't work either which makes them all that more something to avoid. They had a long list of stuff I couldn't take, but I didn't see anything listed I could. Note to self, avoid pain.

Erin, here's a site [link] that lets you filter by board certified, etc., and has reviews.

Thanks, Ginger! I forgot about those sites. There is also this one [link]

Erin, sometimes local newspapers or magazines do best doctor issues. Good luck.

I have the new braces, but I have to practice walking in them at home for the next week or so before I can wear them out and about without falling. It's like walking on new feet.

Mom and I are out together. We're treating ourselves to Panera now that the hard stuff is over.

Another non-reader of fanfic that enjoyed the linked article and comments. Especially when the author jumped in, I guess to defend himself.

Especially when the author jumped in, I guess to defend himself.

And to play "Made you look!"

It's a fun situation when the comments are more erudite and articulate than the original article.

Thank you ginger and Laura! Those sites are great, and I'm only seeing 100% positive reviews and feedback which is comforting.

Less comforting? Not being given the post care instructions after hip arthrogram, which apparently would have dramatically altered my approach to life yesterday. I was told told to expect pain and discomfort for about 24 hrs. Apparently the post care instructions I was not given should have told me to expect pain and discomfort STARTING at 24 hrs after and continuing for 3 to 4 days. Ok, so now the misery is just typical reaction to the dye, not my body falling apart. Good t know. Will be getting a new vicodin script tomorrow as at this rate I'll be out after tonight. Gah.

So Hubby's cardiac adventure last Friday? A standard side effect from one of the new chemo drugs. "Oh, I'm sorry, we must have forgotten to mention that."

I am supremely unimpressed with the efficiency of the cancer department. Cardio and orthopedic departments have been able to keep track of things, communicate within their departments, remember what's going on. I'm beginning to suspect that the cancer people are going "Keep patting their hands and distracting them, they won't be here long anyway, and we can convince them we're doing something." Individual doctors will say progress is being made, but the support staff seem baffled with what's going on. Maybe there are just that many cancer patients around here that they're overwhelmed. But I'm very tempting to whelm them. With extreme prejudice.

Connie, I'm sorry. You and your DH deserve better support than that.

I'm sitting outside the market hoping I have just enough spoons left to go into the market and get milk. I start the first of my IVF injections tonight (and damn were these drugs pricey, even with insurance). I'm hoping for no wonky side effects.