If I have the money, should I get a prosthetic for my amputated finger?
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For a finger, I think it's more of a cosmetic issue than a function issue.  They do have some out there now that if you didn't know they were prosthetic look very real.  If you have the money and it's something you want, go for it.  If you don't think you would use it, then it won't really be worth it.  But this is a decision only you can make for yourself.  Good luck with whatever decision you make.
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Really, you should wear it on any finger you want.  This man stated his intention to spend the rest of his life with you.  \n\nPut them on now and take them off when you are ready.  Anything less would be denying your own emotional recovery.
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I accidently put my hand through a window and lost a finger and had it re-attached.  I had to have major surgery to put an artificial tendon in the finger and go through 6 months of therapy.
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No!!!  They could get infected, and lead to more serious problems.  I know of cases where people had to have extremities amputated because of this!\n\nCheck www.webmd.com for some ideas on how to treat this, and if it's that serious, you might want to schedule a visit with your doctor.
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Everyone else gave you basically the same advice I would.\nYour surgeon's office should be able to help you with getting insurance approval. If they can't/won't, think about switching surgeons.  Or insurance companies. \nMy husband's companies insurance guy had originally said there was a "rider" which his boss would have to purchase for the whole company that would cover the surgery. We were willing to pay for that rider if it was just a few thousand dollars, and then the offer was withdrawn (probably because they didn't think we'd actually volunteer to pay!).  So find about that option. Even if it's $5,000, that's $19,000 less than the surgery. Look into supplemental insurance that you buy on your own that might pick up some of the costs.\nAs a last-ditch attempt, you can ask for donations from friends and co-workers.   If you work for a big company, try to get them to donate some money to you by saying how much healthier you will be after your weight loss.  Have a party to raise money--I've done it for other people (not for surgery)--have poker tournaments where the winner gets half the pot and you get the other half.  Find massage therapists and palm readers who will donate half or all their proceeds for treatments during the party.  Combine it with a Body Shop or Tupperware party and ask everyone to round up their payment and give it to you, and have the consultant donate part of the profits to your cause (you must have a friend who sells SOMETHING like this).\nYou'd be surprised how your friends and loved ones will rally around you if you show that you are determined to raise this money.
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Yes, you should. There is nothing wrong with getting a pedicure; it's not a gay thing. LoL.
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If the rest of the doctors fingers work fine there should be no problem at all with him perfoming LASIK on someone.  If you are that concerned about this then find someone else to do the surgery or ask people who have had surgery done by the doc.
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I hate to tell you this, but probably not.  I have the same problem.  Are you a lefty?  My middle finger swells up the next day.  It has been 5 months and still have pain, not as much, but it is still there.
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It can be pretty dangerous as it is possible to hit the nerve in your tongue with the piercing tool.  This would permanently paralyze your tongue so if that sounds like an ok sacrifice, go for it.
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Yes, if I needed it.  Dental bills can be very expensive, and not everyone has dental insurance.
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I am not going to give you a yes or a no on this question. Talk to your doctor before you get inked, just to make sure you are in the condition to take on the tattoo. There are issues that you need to consider before taking the plunge:\n** Healing time. Diabetes causes you to have a slower healing time and you are more prone to infection. \n** No feet or leg tatts. Simply because of diabetes you are at risk for feet issues so don't even think about having anything done that could increase your changes even more. \n\nOther than that, just talk it over with your doctor first. Getting a tattoo may not seem like a medical issue, but when you are diabetic it probably should be. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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Vita aeterna definitely. Are you sure you want to tattoo that or whatever. OK, then wish you luck and hopefully to be less painful.\nTake care.
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I would say contact the show if you're interested in getting the surgery paid for.  I don't think contacting the doctors personally will help you out financially with the procedures.
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I think you should do the one that can actually benefit people. Plastic surgery is for stupid people that arent content that have too much money for their own good. InCardiovascualar surgery you could be helping someone that could lose their life. Make a REAL difference in someone's life. Both get awesome pay.
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This is a good thing. If you remember when you had you last physical the doctor should have done the same thing with a mallet. This is a normal response for a healthy person.
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The nerve could be inflamed giving you referred pain, I would go with the doctor option too...:D
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Donate some of it to help Preston pay for a surgery that will cure his hand tremors. Give Meredith a quarter so she can call someone who cares about her endless "love" problems. Haha. And then I think you should take a nice trip; go somewhere and relax. Go to Hawaii or someplace like that. Invest half of the rest of the money and put the other half in a savings account. :)