[jdogg2020]

I have started this thread to call on the community to see if there is anything being offered. I have included a short novel of my situation I am in desperate need of help even if that just means that you take the time to read my story or post your own. Sometimes it helps just having some one to talk to. I still have a little bit of hope left that there are compassionate people out there but that hope is dwindling fast please help


I have a very unique case I need serious help I will give you the some what brief version
In November of 2007 I was scared into having colon resection due to diverticulituos by Dr. Woodrow yeaney with Cape Coral surgical association. Hours after the initial surgery I went into cardiac arrest at the time of this happening the doctors and nursing staff scrambled to find blame anywhere but with them. after pulling through I was released to recover four days after being released I had to return to the emergency room in a great deal of excruciating pain where it was then discovered that the stitches internally did not take I was leaking bowel inside me for days this even after calling the doctor days earlier expressing the pain I was in the just called in other pain meds to my local pharmacy after arriving to the emergency room I was immediately taken to surgery being told had I waited much longer I would have died.
The doctor that did the second surgery was also with Cape Coral surgical association. After this surgery l lay in a hospital bed with my stomach wide open having to have a dressing change every 12 hours. What this means is my stomach was so full of fecies (shit) that they had to leave me open and packed full of gauze to be changed twice a day. I lay like this for two weeks when the doctor and nurse accused me of being an alcoholic because I was not healing and there was a lot of drainage into my j p drain. I express to them that this is not true I only drink like twice a year (new years & forth of July) they then proceeded to call me a liar. Then the doctor (dr Tomas) told me that he was going to take me back to surgery to clean the wound in put in what he called a wound vac he explained that it would greatly help in the healing process. Later that night the nurse came in and said that because I had no insurance that they were not going to take me in for surgery and I will not be getting the wound vac. I then said so what does that mean that there just going to let me sit here and die. She responded yes.
After informing my family of this news they scrambled to get a hold of the dr. they did actually take me to surgery the next morning only to clean and partially close. I then lay in that bed for another week and a half at which time the took me back into surgery to close me up.
2 more days they sent me home with instructions to see dr tomas in two days
Keep in mind that the whole time I was in there I was telling dr Tomas that I had a lot of liquid coming out of my ass
which I thought shouldn’t be happening because I now have a colostomy. He responds every time with its o k it’s normal.
After returning to his office two days later he has to reopen the wound partially because I was leaking now for six weeks or so I had to have a family member change my dressing again what an ordeal this is. All the time im seeing the dr like once sometimes twice a week again expressing the liquid is still coming out my ass constantly again he states every time it’s normal. A few more weeks pass as the wound heals itself. Thought I was now maybe going to be able to make a full recovery. now have been passed back to dr yeaney he gives me a release to go back to work again he too would ignore my complaints of being in excruciating pain and the liquid free flowing from my ass.understand that I was having to change my clothes five to six times a night because I was unable to control while asleep. Regardless of my complaints he releases me back to work. it was about a week later I had to return to the e r could not take the pain any longer I thought maybe I had a bowel obstruction how ever after a few tests this was not the case they then checked me back into the hospital so the could run a series of tests. It was then discovered that during the second surgery dr Tomas cut my utter and some how fused it to my rectal stump. Remember the liquid coming out of my ass it was urine. So now they had to put in a nephrostomy tube in my left kidney, after which time hey the fluid coming out of my ass stopped go figure.
The hospitals urologist came to see me about this problem. At first they thought it was blocked so the urologist did a cystoscopy but at the same time she was going to also come from the kidney to in hopes that they can clear the blockage. At that time it was discovered that there was no blockage but that the utter had been cut. The hospitals urologist the told me that she would be unable to do anything for me because the Medicaid insurance I now had she did not take even though the hospital did. At this time the recommended I go see a dr ordorica with the University of Southwest Florida. A urology specialist.
After my initial visit with dr ordorica he asked that I give blood work and a renal scan to check the function of the kidney. about three days after getting the renal scan be came very ill and having to return to the e r it was then discovered that I got an ecoli infection after more tests they determined the I needed I picc line so I can get a hi powered antibiotic called invanz. Also at this time dr ordorica got the results of my renal test and after talking to dr yeaney his recommendation was to take the kidney. Imagine the shock to me when yeaney comes in and tells me this he also said the urologist would be back in to talk to me about this procedure. she did come in to see me but not to talk about the procedure but to tell me that she again does not take my insurance that I would have to find another dr. in the mean time I have been on the invaz for a few days they then were instructed by dr ororica to do another renal scan to see if the kidney is coming back. It was so again they send me home this time dr yeaney gives me a letter written on letter head stating that I was disabled and could be this way for more than a year. I got better from the ecoli but then about a month and a half later nothing happening in Tampa with ordorica I became ill again yep ecoli again they put in another picc line and sent me home I then had to have family members give me the invaz treatment this time they decided to keep me on invaz until my surgery in Tampa with ordorica to repair the utter this went on for over a month. When I went to dr yeaney about filling out my disability he declined
after having the surgery in Tampa dr yeaney no longer wanted to see me dr ordorica mo longer wanted to see me until I need a check up in dec 2008
He told me to go back to yeaney because he was the initial dr and ordorica was all the way in Tampa I was in Cape Coral
after refusing to see me anymore and being unable to work(I am in construction all trades) no one would hire me the job I had for 2 years prior to this mess ran out of work allot do to me not being able to work. Since all of this began ive lost my house my career the valuable moments with my three children I am unable to satisfy my wife both emotionally and physically. I am unable to perform in bed so much I can’t do if I take a short walk im down for two days I was forced to move to California in with my brother and his family. my wife was forced to go to work were she did not have to while I worked I made decent enough money she was able to be there for the kids full time. so we got here she was forced to take a very low paying job just so I can get the necessary medical supplies that I now desperately need I am now in los angeles California I still have a colostomy and not sure now if I can get a reversal I need guidance I need to know what I should do I have to be able to provide for my family it gets harder and harder every day not to think of suicide just to stop the pain not to mention the emotional toll this is all taking on me and my family. I have applied for social security disability but this process is very lengthy and Christmas coming up fast im not sure what to do I have two boys 13 and almost 7 and a daughter 8. I am dreading the look on there faces when I cant come through for them on Christmas morning. Just the thought of this is chocking me up.
With what little bit of money my wife makes and the extremely high prices of medical supplies(mainly the colostomy supplies)I so desperately need and gas prices there just isn’t anything left. The last thing I ever thought I would be doing is writing this plead.i used to be that guy that would give you the shirt off my back if you needed it. Then when this all happened to me the feeling of being completely along in this world really set in.if there is anyone out there who can help. Both financially and/or emotionally please feel free to contact me jdogg2020@hotmail.com thanks for just reading and remember the one thing I have realized for certain is that this could happen to anyone at any time

[kennabis]

sweet jesus, i send some compassion and kindness your direction. when we break it down, we are all human, and it is painful to be human on many levels. having to trust someone outside our comfort zones is a risk we all have to take, and western medicine is a double edged sword.

i pray that you find the strength to stabilize your health, and then from that view point, look back at the gross neglegt of proper human care that you recieved from these monsters. it will do you no merit to give them anymore of your thought than neccesary, you are a shining star that needs some love and understanding right now. and that is what i have for you, human kindness and some common courtesy.

if you are not drinking pure water, start today..!!! life is water, we are water...we are intelligent water, that formed a container around ourselfs, so we could go up hill ...?!? a little fun for your day, i'm just being silly, but i did hear that in a classroom once. silly new agers

blessings of healing light

om shanti om

[jdogg2020]

thank you for the kind words every thing helps

[tanja]

dear lord ! May you find comfort somewhere in yuor day today. On the side of advice the hardest thing to do is find the best Dr. for you. NEVER should a paitent as seriousas you be dismissed like that. This does not sound like a compassionate Dr. and I would run to find someone better. However I have been looking for 15yrs and only just found a decent Dr. I wish you hope and comfort.

[Sativa Saturate]

awww jdogg man, that friggin sucks. i'm sorry to hear of your situation right now. my better half is also going through some serious medical stuff too. bare min. have you filed @ edd.gov? this is the site for DI and UI. also have you contacted a lawyer? it seems to me that if some doctor rewired your insides to piss out the back you should have a very clear malpractice case. I was recently in a motorcycle crash myself so i understand how stressful hese upcoming holidays are. please try to remember the spirit of the holiday. not the judao-christian one but the true beltane to commemorate the winter solstice. kids are programmed to commercialism. start this holiday on the right foot and you can get away with family togetherness instead of everyone just unwrapping their toys then retreating to their seperate corners till dinner. i wish you all the best this season. good luck with the dr.s

[jdogg2020]

thanks for the kind words. i have applied for social security disability tho this process i very legnthy i do not qualify for di becauase i was in florida they do not have a state disability program see i went out there origonally becuase of huricane charlie im in construction and i wanted to help and this was the thanks i got i am born and raised here in so cali so i came back when all my resources were done and the dr.s refused to treat me anymore

[superface13]

I wish I could offer you more, but all I have are my prayers and encouragement.

May the abundance of creation find its way into your life and heal you.

[Au_Hunter]

Dang Jdogg,

You have obviously been through hell...

While I am no legal expert, it does sound like medical malpractice to me, but now that you have relocated to CA, I don't know how you would address this except to speak with an Attorney who specializes in medical malpractice.

Many Attornys will accept a case even if you lack funds, so that is where I would begin first as this is still recent.

A search of Florida Statute of Limitations states that you have two years from the time you knew you had been injured, so I would contact a Florida Attorney since time is slipping away.

I lack any knowledge of how to moderate your physical distress, but I can point out that while this is emotionally draining you are very fortunate to have family support.

Finding ones self suddenly dependant is depressing, but as someone who enjoyed a career in construction, this is just a change and not necesarily the end, but a new beginning.

While I had two major neck surgeries and could no longer perform those tasks necessary as a "skilled laborer" I have continued my personal growth and have accomplished more while "disabled" than while fully able.

I won't presume to know your interests and/or desires, but you do have the time to explore options too as your pain levels allow.

Now, the financial situation...

SSDI does take forever and don't be suprised to be denied benifits.

It is how the system works... On the far end though, once I was denied and apealed, then finally granted benifits I had many months of back benifits due and received it all in one check.

That won't help with Christmas and while you will need to adjust your gift giving it also gives you the opportunity to focus on your family and the meaning of the season.

I came from very humble beginnings and while some Christmas mornings were meager we never changed our celebration.

We are a generous people and you can utilize the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program for the children to insure they have gifts to enjoy.

Depression sure won't help you overcome your challenges and if you can seperate all your challenges so they do not seem like a mountain of negativity and take each one as you are able, you will make progress.

It may be slow, but any progress is a positive step and breaks the cycle of depression as you accomplish a task.

I was severly depressed and while I have moments still, I have found I can change the dynamics.

As huge as an elephant is it can only be consumed one bite at a time, so don't focus upon the elephant, but the plate of food before you...

Lets fire up the grill and have an elephant bar-b-q!

I'll be happy to be of emotional support if I can be of assistance.

I'll keep you in my prayers along with my Tracker family and send wishes for wellness, comfort and an easing of the emotional distress.

*Bro* with much luv,

Au

[jdogg2020]

oh yeah and you would think this would be a clear slam dunk malpractice suit but not according to florida but im not settling for that of course lots and lots of research being done any input would be great

[Au_Hunter]

Originally Posted by jdogg2020

oh yeah and you would think this would be a clear slam dunk malpractice suit but not according to florida but im not settling for that of course lots and lots of research being done any input would be great

Obviously, great minds think alike...

[jdogg2020]

thanks au hunter your words touch deep in a sea of dispare was starting to sink now keeping my head a float than you

[Au_Hunter]

Originally Posted by jdogg2020

thanks au hunter your words touch deep in a sea of dispare was starting to sink now keeping my head a float than you

That's why many of us are here J...

I was a cable splicer for Ma Bell, so I do understand, but since becoming "disabled" I ran a small business, something I had zero experience with and aslo became a volunteer for a charitable organization, became the Chairman and was accepted for a full time job that started at $70,000.00 per year, so it ain't over until you decide it's over...

Heck, I'm even working on a work of fiction...

It'd be a hoot to have a book published.

I still work out three days each week and I'm the President of our homeowners association too, so I stay almost too busy.

I must also say I applaud your reaching out and opening your heart to a group of strangers.

OMG i am totally speachless after reading that, words can not express how sad i feel for your situation....and disgust for those medical "professionals" that could be so inhumane and uncompassionate....

[jdogg2020]

i have to say i am very choked up right now it was very hard to lay everything out there to a bunch of strangers how ever ive been seriously losing my faith in people in general, when it seems that every corner i turn im kicked to the ground
i decided that this would be my lest hope and to be straight up so far im real glad i did im kinda a quite person i make sure that nomatter how bad it is i keep that smile on my face for the kids i keep everything bottle up but the bottle is full this has been great to get it off my chest just having someone to talk to if this makes any since

[Au_Hunter]

Originally Posted by jdogg2020

i have to say i am very choked up right now it was very hard to lay everything out there to a bunch of strangers how ever ive been seriously losing my faith in people in general, when it seems that every corner i turn im kicked to the ground
i decided that this would be my lest hope and to be straight up so far im real glad i did im kinda a quite person i make sure that nomatter how bad it is i keep that smile on my face for the kids i keep everything bottle up but the bottle is full this has been great to get it off my chest just having someone to talk to if this makes any since

Just don't be a stranger jdoggy...

Gonna be a nice warm day if the winds stay away which I need since I caught a cold...

Could be worse... Could be raining! :slaugh:

[jdogg2020]

this is true im in torrance and after being in southwest florida for four years damn im cold seems like ive had my jacket on since i got back here in august no im not complaining cus i love it here always glad to come home
i hope you get to feeling better

[C.C.C.N.]

Originally Posted by lil_missy74

OMG i am totally speachless after reading that, words can not express how sad i feel for your situation....and disgust for those medical "professionals" that could be so inhumane and uncompassionate....

Took the words right out of my mouth.

My condolences to you, that was a hard story to read. I really wish i had some info that could help you out but this is out of my field of info. Hope things get better for you.

[ScrewyLewy]

My heart goes out to you my friend. I sincerly hope your story is related to someone who can help you and your family. I wish I could help. I am on SSDI and it is a long process. Always denied 1st round but keep trying it takes a long time.
Peace and try to hold your head up.
Lewy

[endlesssky]

hey, there, man oh man and i thought i had problems, but you made me look at mine and they are small compared to your;s my friend, and i'm very gratefull to you for shareing becuase you touched my heart and helped me to see that i am not the only one going thruw shit with medical stuff, wow that DR jacked you up, he should be made to pay up or lose his liscence, my DAD was DR and someone sued us for malpractice but they lied and lost, i was little then, my DAD went on to become a farmer and leave the medical socity behind, and the money too, i think e was happeir with that life! anyway, i want to say, i've also been very depressed about this Hida scan i have to do for my GALL ballder, he wants to take it out, but he wants to be sure so he wants this scan, normally i would do whatever he wanted i trust him,but everytime i let them use dye on me i get really sick, the last three CT scans made me so sick and knocked out my antibotic's for my brain infection and i am on the very last one and if they knock this out , i go to 6 mo to a year to live, due to my ammnia level will rise with out that med and i will become delustional and then go inot a coma , it has been really high every time thy gave me the dye it went threw the roof, i told him about and he says to me i think you dye phobia, no i have sick and die phobia, my liver will not filture anything, not even my oun amminia, so the dye just sits in my liver makeing me sick, he swear i will be fine, he acually promised me that it would not hurt me!!!! how come i don't quite believe him, i like this DR alot but i think he's makeing a mistake here!, so was suppost to it this mornning, but i chiken out and so it's next tuesday, i'm not sure what to do they have aMRI and scope ordered, but i can do those, they just need to stay away from my viens, no IV's thankyou, hangin oK doggy, i'll pray fro you and your family, so hang on and i when i apllied for SSI and SDI they went all the back to when i was frist diganosed and paid me back to their like 1989 up to 1991 or so and i got a huge lumpsum back, so look for those holes like that !! Endlesssky, ps it's all legal.:partysmile: