February 06, 2005
Star’s Milestones with AVN-Poem
Star’s Milestones with AVN
Sure, I had pain
And even a limp.
No injury was present
Yet I felt like a gimp!
Much research was needed
A journey I went.
I was scared to death
I needed to vent.
AVN Support Group I found
On the internet.
Files, links, experiences
I was then all set!
Marie’s AVN Group it was
Not like any other.
It was a family to me
Acting like a sister and/or a brother.
I gathered as much info
I could possibly see.
This was a rare situation
And it was happening to me!
Off I went to get opinions
And get the doctor’s ‘say’.
Different opinions and solutions
Everything seems very gray.
The last doctor was at Duke
Fed Ex x-rays via mail.
I was then accepted for surgery
One that ‘could’ fail.
I was then on a waiting list
To get a (FVFG) Free Vascular Fibula Graft.
Less than 3000 people had done this
I sat… and I laughed.
It was then I had four months
To prevent a collapsing hip.
On crutches I lived
Eventually developed a grip.
January 8th, 2004 arrived
And I was all set.
Angel Flights to bring me there
My needs were all met.
Dr Urbaniak and Eunice
Skilled doctor and PA.
Good hands I was in
This was finally my day!
There were five days in the hospital
For me at Duke.
I was on so many meds
I wanted to puke!
Angel Flights again
Back to my Mom’s house.
There was a lot of activity
But I was quiet as a mouse.
Bed rest for me
And postings to the Group.
Support is what I had
Glad I was in the loop.
I needed help
Not only from brother.
There was my niece and two nephews
Most of all…my caring Mother.
I would post my experiences
So others like me would learn.
Many people helped me there
It was now my turn.
Five long months passed
Time for me to return home.
Still I had the Group with me
I wasn’t alone.
On crutches I was
Getting around was hard.
Everything was a challenge
Then I received an e-card.
It was from a member
Of the Group founded by Marie.
Encouraging posting to the Group
This was just meant to be.
Challenges for me continued
On the road I was at.
The Group was a constant
And eventually the Chat.
My six month mark
From Post Op came.
If it wasn’t for the Group
I would be insane!
I continued to heal
Fewer postings from me.
I catch up once a week
This Group was the key.
There is support and information
And lots of love.
Positive thoughts being wished
And prayers answered from above.
It’s January 2005
Now I am a year Post Op.
Feeling great I am
Feeling over the top!
Here I sit in my hotel
The one near Duke.
From Colorado (home) I traveled from
And this time I won’t puke!
Today is my one year follow up
With Doctor U.
My anxiety is heightened
My heartbeat is too.
I am hoping for a report
A report with no holes.
Wishing the graft has taken
These are my goals.
Alone I am not
I have the whole Group with me.
Thankful of all of you
You are family, you see.
Today will pass by
A great report I will get.
Life will continue onward
But this day I will never forget.
This Group has helped me
Through both thick and thin.
Wanting to return the favor
That surely is not a sin.
A superb report I received
Just like I had planned.
All those who supported me
I give you all a big hand.
A hand full of empathy
Sympathy and love.
I wish to return these favors
With some help from above.
Forever I am thankful
Comfort I wish to give.
To any that need support
We DO continue to LIVE!
Just remember when you come for help
One thing I would ask.
Is to return the favor to someone
This is such a small task.
We are all in this together
Different ages and location.
Helping people to get through this disease
This is my motivation.
I dedicate my life
To supporting one and each of you.
This Group is dear to my heart
Just like our ribbon that is green and blue.
Green for growth
Our bones and relations.
Blue for healing
Both are integrations.
One more thing I can say
Is that we are in this together.
People come and go
But this will be in my heart forever.
Star
Soar17star@yahoo.com
Concilio 1.24.05
Posted by Star on February 6, 2005 12:37 PM
This is beautiful!
Posted by: Anonymous at February 11, 2005 04:32 AM