Hi there blog friends! I didn’t tell you this yesterday, but the orthopedic surgeon I saw yesterday is saying not to do foot surgery – er . . .yet. He would rather exhaust every tool than cut – sigh!!! I’ve gone A-Z with a podiatrist so now A-Z with the ortho. I had to take a while to digest that info yesterday and try to figure out why I seemed so disappointed and today I’ve put it into perspective. I figured out it’s taken me so long to step up and address this health issue that I was truely “ready” and now it’s more wait. I know I’ll find my way! In the meantime, I got busy today but am heading to the studio to create – in the meantime here are the winners of the Prima paper!
Winner of the Prima Romantique paper:
Winner of the Prima Printery paper:
I would ask the winners to please reach out to me through the contact form at the top of the page within 48 hours. Simply fill out the form with your mailing address and I’ll get these in the mail as soon as I can. If no word from the winner after 48 hours, I’ll roll the random.org again. LOL, I found out about a lot of the good stuff from CHA by reading the comments on the Blog Candy post – you enablers you!!
Congrats to the winners of the beautiful papers. Becca, I had a surgery postponed after I had myself all ready as well. It is certainly a shock to the system, but perhaps this doctor can really find a way to heal you without cutting. Will be praying for you.
Congratulation tothe winners!!!!
Well done all you winners. Dont worry Becca things can only get better and think of all the cards you will get hehe
God bless
Congratulations winners. Enjoy.
Sorry about your doctor disappointment. But my husband did orthotics first and after many months, maybe even a couple of years, his problem is solved. So be patient. I’m sure they know what they’re doing. Good luck. Edna
Sorry to hear about your foot issue, Becca. I have my own issue with stress fracture that would not heal after months in an air cast. Then MRI was done and they say I have a hammer toe. Seriously? How did I get that and why didn’t I know I had it? Over $3,000 for an MRI AFTER being in a stupid air cast for that length of time. Now being sent to ortho foot clinic. What a drag. So, I definitely feel for you!
Becca, what a bummer after finally psyching yourself up for surgery to be told to wait. I know you’d just like to get it over with and put it all behind you. Not being cut on is not necessarily a bad thing if the surgeon has a plan for relieving the pain. Hang in there.
CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Congrats to the winners, enjoy that gorgeous dp! Be patient, Becca, ortho is no fun. If they study your foot and find an answer without surgery you’ll be better off. God bless!
I understand your predicament. It’s not that you were loving the idea of having surgery, but you were looking forward to finally getting this taken care of. In God’s timing. . . .
Hugz!
Becca, I understand your disappointment about the surgery, but I think your doctor is wise…surgery on the foot is one of the most complex and not always with good results. I struggled with foot pain for a year, but after six months of trying things other than surgery, I am now free of pain most of the time. Wishing you strength and determination and praying you will soon see good results, too.
Congrats ladies. Thank you Becca for sharing.
Congrats to the lucky winners.. thanks for the chance to win Becca!
Good luck with the foot issue… I know they can be so painful!
Sorry about your foot issue too. I have had foot problems and leg pain for a long time. Play the waiting game. God has a plan.
Congratulations to the winners.
Your cards are just gorgeous. Keep up the wonderful work.
God Bless,
Charlene
Praying for you Becca…I had surgery (3 procedures at once) on my left foot over 10 years ago…was told I needed it on both feet, but Dr. refused to do both at once…never did the other foot. Truthfully, I can’t see it helped at all but was painful after surgery and a long recovery. Have finally found shoes that help me get thru the day without throbbing feet – MBT is the brand and sandles with adjustable straps work best for me. They are expensive, but worth it since I can stay on my feet all day!!! If you try a pair on and think they will work for you, check on-line with Herrington’s (big discounts).
Paper Hugs and Happy Feet,
Jan
Hello Becca, If I was in your place, I would have felt disappointed because if, when you get surgery then you can move on. Till then its probably still a wait and see game. I have spent the past year tring to pay off medicals, we have inc. but this is what it doesn’t pay. errrrrrrrrrrr I wish ya well dear.
Hi Becca,
I am so sorry to hear that things are not going the way you thought they would, but please don’t see this as a negative, it could mean the doctor is trying to save you further problems later on in life.
I had spinal surgery and a bone graft after a serious car accident in 2000. When the problem was diagnosed and the surgeon told me of the immediate need for surgery, my first reaction was ‘have you got to operate’, what he went on to tell me and I have also learned for myself over the years may help you my friend. He said operating can cause complications at the time, as i am sure you are aware, but also problems later on. Your doctor may be worried about scar tissue, that forms as part of the healing process and also arthritis, this often can occur where bones are concerned. I, myself, am now left with horrid pain thoughout the winter in and around the site of my surgery and also where the bone graft was taken. I also have scar tissue that is pressing into the spine and causes me severe aching and shooting pains. Now, I don’t know exactly what you were having done, I am probably way off mark, but the reason I wanted to explain was for you to see that surgery isn’t always the answer and that is why doctors will often take their time. I had to have it or I would have eventually lost the use of my right side all together, so problems now were inevitable but he made the right decision.
I believe you have a good doctor there because he sounds like he has your long term well being at the forefront of his mind and is weigh up the pros and cons of surgery. Whatever he decides my sweet, I pray it will bring you not only short term relief but long term improvement.
Please take care of yourself, throw yourself into crafting even more (if that is possible) and do all the things that keep you busy so you have little time to focus on the waiting.
Best regards Linda
I did the same thing, Becca! I was all psyched p to have my neuromas removed but I found a podiatrist that I swear is God’s gift to feet! In three sessions he has me walking without pain and he says he can maintain me this way for only a couple of visits per year! Now if only my knees and hips didn’t complain so much about walking……still – I am walking instead of riding a scooter to do my grocery shopping! I am blessed!
To have worked yourself up to finally face an issue and then be told to ‘wait’ is hard! But, I have also heard that foot surgery is one of the most painful ordeals to go through. So I will pray that the ortho doc will find the winning combination that will you give you relief without the knife.
Hugs!
Becca
I know what you feel like..It took me months to finally go to the doctor and find out I needed a hip replacement.. It was getting so painful to walk.
I had to wait about 3 months for it to take place but it gave me time to prepare and to maybe lose some weight and store blood for the surgery.
Emotionally it gives you time. You’ve made the first decision and that’s always the hardest..Now your facing it and ready for what ever.
Take the time to prepare. Like all surgeries it takes time to recover and you’ll need help at first..
Good luck to you and keep doing your beautiful cards.. I miss the Becca Bits. I learned so much quickly. Thank you for all your kind sharing and showing us how too…I am a visual person so those tutorials showing how to do it were fantastic..
Another note..I just had my knee replaced too and it’s coming along..I use a can now..it’s like having a third leg and helps with the balance..
take care and GB for all you do.
pat
Hang in there!
Ah, yes, sometimes you just want to get it over with…I totally understand. But after 7 surgeries in the last 10 years, I’ll go to great lengths to avoid them now. The last two years have been surgery free, perhaps being over 50 has some great benefits after all! LOL! I know you need to have a solution soon and I’ll be praying for that for you, Becca. Strength, patience and peace my friend!
You might be disappointed but really foot surgery should be an absolute final destination. My mother had foot surgery and said it was the most painful thing she ever went through. Needless to say, she did not have her other foot done. My own experience has been that everytime I have surgery the problem may be fixed but something else goes wrong which makes it worthless to have it done. I’ll refuse anymore surgeries unless I’m near dead or it’s decided for me! I pray you find another solution. I find at 60 years of age, pain is pretty much inevitable and I try to ignore it as much as I can and rest when I can’t.
Hi Becca, so sorry for your disappointment regarding your surgery. Waiting is sooo hard. I feel your pain. Best wishes and stay strong.
Dear Becca
Although waiting was not what you wanted to hear — sounds like your Doctor is taking excellent care of you — and thinking of your well being towards the future.
Hope in time all will be well.
Good Luck always.
Love your cards they are my dailly inspriation.
Stamping Hugs Joyce from SA. XX
Sounds like you have a good doctor…not so quick to resort to the knife. Ortho pain can sometimes be intolerable, and surgery becomes necessary, but even then, we are not quaranteed to be left pain free. Understanding the frustration with the waiting is quite normal. Being a christian lady, you know God doesn’t send us crosses we can’t bear because He knows how heavy crosses can be. Trust that He has control of your situation and has set you on a wiser path. You will make the right decisions alongside a good doctor. Lots of prayers go with you.
Aw Becca I’m sorry for your disappointment regarding your surgery but hopefully this doctor can heal you without it, if not the option will still be there.
I’ve read the previous posts and must say it brakes my heart to read some of these stories but I hope they don’t scare you away from surgery if and when you do need it. I am a retired surgical technician. I’ve learned over the years that different people have different levels of pain as a result of the same surgeries. Also a positive attitude and faith have a great influence on healing and pain levels. I had foot surgery myself, I have tiny wires, staples and screws in my foot. Although people say it is the most painful thing they have ever been thru I only needed pain pills for three days and some extra strength over the counter stuff for a while after that. We all know you are a very positive and strong person, you are also a woman of faith. Know that you are where God wants you and He will carry you thru this journey. You remain in my prayers.
Blessings Bernie
Congratulations to the winners here, I´m sure, you´ll get lots of fun with these gorgeous papers.
And I don´t think, you should feel so sorry about the surgery being put on hold Becca, as they must have a good reason for doing it, and like more have already said here, it´s not always the best solution. I´ve had 4 major backsurgeries now, and now they can´t do anymore, and I have to live with constantly pains all the time and be on really heavy painkillers for the rest of my life, which is definitely NOT very nice either, and had I known this earlier, then I would never have let them do all this, but they kept telling me, it was the only solution, but now I know better, but it´s too late, so at least take the time to investigate more for other people, who have had this surgery and ask them about their expiriences first, that´ll be my advise. I was told, that they had always only had good results with these OP´s, but afterwards I´ve been in touch with many many people, and not one have gotten it any better, rather the opposit, but it was a new type of surgery, so the doctors wanted to do as many as possible to get some expirience, and it was the patients, who got to pay the price for that, so check it really well before doing anything will be my advise.
Have a great week-end hun and lots of fun I hope and take good care.
Congratulations to both of the winners! Becca I feel the doctor gave you a blessing in disguise. A close friend of mine just had knee surgery on January 9th and will never ever have the other one done. She just came home yesterday from rehab as she encountered serious complications; and none her fault. It’s rough and be grateful that your doctor is not encouraging surgery and taking the conservative route.
I believe everything happens for a reason, often unknown to us….hang in there Becca and carry on making your beautiful cards, that is a gift you have been given, again for a reason! Take care of yourself.
LOL Eileen
I have to say that you have a smart Doctor. Most surgeons would jump on the opportunity to work on someone. Maybe he can find a different solution Becca. I continue to keep you in my prayers, now i will ask God to guide the doctors. Congratulations!!! to the winners. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
Hey Becca, I’ll send up a prayer for your foot problems. I hope it’s eventually settled the way it should be. And after all the changes to the hose in preparation too! You must be frustrated! Sending you a cyber hug.
Jessica
I had a shot that was suppose to take care of the pain-Well it did for maybe a month then it returned in its full burning glory. Purely by accident I bought a pair of Crocs-real ones- and 6 yrs later- still surgery free-pain free. Granted I am not a fashion queen and I own prob 10 prs but I walk n ride my horse just fine. Turns out the thick rubber sole is my savior to my feet and just happens to fix the problem! & I assure you not one dr mentioned shoes as a poss fix for my problem.
Congratulations Ladies on your winnings
ColleenB.
Congratulations to the winners! Enjoy your loot.
Becca, I completely understand your let down after having prepared yourself for surgery and the remedy to fix the pain. It will take a while to redirect your expectations on the treatment your specialist has in store for you. Sounds like you are in good hands. Some doctors are a little premature in cutting before exhausting the other less invasive possiblities. I feel for you. It’s not easy to learn that the plans to correct your suffering have taken an unexpected twist. Hang in there, Becca.
Hang in there! And you can always see yet another doctor. They all seem to differ in their opinions, I have found.
Hi Becca – it’s understandable that you would feel let down after mentally preparing yourself for surgery. The mind gets you ready and it’s a bit of a shock when plans suddenly change. A day of creating something beautiful will help you get back on track. Take care of yourself Becca and thank you for sharing your gorgeous cards. Jean.
Wow Becca, that is the first time I have ever heard of an orthopedic surgeon suggest anything BUT surgery. Your problem must be one that can be fixed in another way or you’d be scheduled already. I know the feeling of being in that place where you just want it to be over but there must be a better way. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Congrats to the winners! Becca I know how you feel about the health issues. Praise God He doesn’t give more than we can bare! You have a great day and keep you foot up!!
Oh Becca Im so sorry for your disapointment I know first hand how this feels. You are thinking ok this is it Im ready to be done with all this and the Doc says wait! I will keep you in my prayers and hope that some thing beside surgery will do the trick. In our house the montray is slow and steady wins the race. May your strong faith get you through this tough time. You have many prayers being sent your way.
Woooohoooo! Thank you so much Becca! I squeeled with excitement when I saw that I had won. My furbabies (3 boxers) thought mama had lost her mind and decided they wanted to play with the crazy lady!! LOL! My info has been sent along with prayer wishes for your foot! You are such a sweet special lady! Thank you! Hugs Lori R.
Will be praying for your health issues. God bless you and keep you safe.
Congratulations to the winners, I’m not a sore looser LOL. Really I’ll try again sometime. Becca I hope and pray that God will find an answer for you in one way or another. Be patient, I say because I am not. I want a fix (No not that kind) right now. I don’t like being in pain anymore than the next person. I’ll be praying for you.
Hugs and God Bless,
Gretchen
Congrats to the winners!
I hope your ortho issues do not cause you too much pain! I too have an ankle issue- holding out as long as I can…technology is moving forward at such a rapid pace these days!!!
Hello Becca
I understand your disappointment, but remember delay is not denial. It’s just that God is up to something (good) so “Wait upon the Lord”..
Be blessed
Hi there Becca,
I know it can be very frustrating when going through your ordeal…I also know that God will always help you to make the right decisions.
Have a blessed day…and, as always, thank you for always inspiring me to be a better crafter!
(((HUGS))) to you….Barb
Becca, What a disappointment to have the doctor make a different plan than what you thought was going to happen. I know what you are going thru. I had the same situation with my knees. It has been 2 years since I fell & injured my knees. I finally had surgery on my left knee & it has been very painfull. Now I am praying that God does something with my fight knee so that I don’t have to have surgery. I will be praying for you that the doctors do right by you & that the pain will ease up.
With love,
Vicky
Congratulations to the winners!
May God lead you to the right treatment at the right time. Keep up the good fight Becca.
OOOOOOH so pretty….. You have so much Talent!
WOW! just discovered your blog and your designs are amazing! What a talented lady you are!
Hi Becca….I had some toe surgery in the past and WOW was it hard to recover from!!!! Took me a full 1.5 years to get back to where I was. Mine was an election to get rid of some bone spurs, etc. mainly for cosmetic reasons, cause my toes looked bumpy. What a mistake! Be glad your Doctor is not rushing. Love you and all your artistic creations! The cards are majestic! You have a great gift!
Once again you have made an amazing card. Kudos!
Becca,
i just love your designs. there is always just that little something extra about them. keep ’em coming !!