Sunday Paula Update

Well, I got to see my sugar today and it was pretty rough. She has been battling pain since last fall, but sometimes it is just unbelievable, and today was one of those days. I have a feeling that the person who changed her bandages and wrap this morning did something to aggitate the wound. She did mention to Paula that the previous dressing was stuck into the wound bed, which I know from doing the bandaging for months that it is incredibly difficult to remove and very painful. Apparently the lady just pulled it out like it was a band-aid on your finger, and the immediate excruciating pain commenced. By the time Sally (Paula's mom) and I got there, Paula was distraught, and pretty much styaed that way during my visit. I wish there was something I could do or say to make things better, but it seems that at the worst moments, nothing short of "get your shoes on I'm taking you home" will work.

Because of the delicate balance we must keep between the workman's comp insurance and the specialist we are having treat Paula (who is our second opinion doctor, and we only get 2) we essentially have no choice but to do exactly what this doctor says. He will see her again personally on Tuesday, and hopefully will have some positive things to say and maybe even a timeline for us. I am trying my best to remain hopeful, but unfortunately Paula has exhausted most o the hope she has had and now just needs to start seeing some results. Please keep us both in your thoughts and prayers.

I hope to know more Tuesday, and will update then.