September 14, 2000 - Admitted to the hospital for surgery.

September 22, 2000 - Discharged from hospital.

October 1, 2000 - X-ray reveals presence of "retained foreign body".

October 2, 2000 - Re-admitted to hospital to have surgery to remove 14" metal
ribbon retractor. Discovery and further surgery for flesh-eating bacteria (necrotizing fasciitis).

October 13, 2000 - Discharged from hospital. Home-health nurse care begins two-a-day
treatment of bleach and gauze packing inside wound to treat abdominal infection.

January 5, 2001 - Visits to wound care center for continuing treatment of open abdominal wound.

February 2, 2002 - Terminated from employment due to permanent disability.

May 13, 2002 - Emg and sensory nerve testing by board certified physician in neurology & electromyography revealed peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities due to sensory nerve damage.