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[fishinghat]

told well

 

Good morning all!!

[Carleeta]

well done

 

Good late morning all.  

[TryinginFL]

done over

 

 

Yikes!  As technically-challenged as I am, I have spent an hour and 1/2 on the phone w/HP from last nite to my recent call just now...

 

I ordered the wrong cartridges for my printer and am now trying to find out how to return them for a refund - SHEESH!

 

I'm pooped

[FiveNotions]

over (the) top ...

 

 

Wow, TFL, that's no fun, for sure 

[fishinghat]

top heavy

 

You know what they say about smart electronics (lap tops, cell phones, tablets, etc.  It always looks the darkest before it gets totally black!!!

[Raven72]

heavy metal

 

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How is everyone doing?

[gail]

Metal detector

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Hot, humid, horrible, got to stay in.

Saw the surgeon this am, surgery in August or September, they have no operating rooms available till then...my son suggested they rent one at the vet's!!!

As for radical or partial nephrectomy, they will decide once they open.

Still having fun Liz, as i can see.

[fishinghat]

detector detecting

 

August or September? Incredible. There are plenty available here Gail. Pack a bag and come down!!!

[FiveNotions]

detecting stupidity

 

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Gail, that's absolutely awful !  I'm with FH, pack a bag and come on down here ... obamacare sucks and is eroding our medical system, but you'd still have had the surgery within days of first getting the diagnosis ... grrrrr  

[TryinginFL]

stupidity flourishes

 

 

There you go - Socialism...

 

Sad that an animal can have surgery sooner than you, Gail

[gail]

Flourishes everywhere

FN within days, are you kidding?

FH I did not think much about the delay until all the posts here.

Sweet Liz, I just hope not to have other symptoms besides the tightness till then...

The good side is that I am already into leave if absence for medical reasons, fatigue and lack of recuperation in between clients.

The not so good side, the small amount paid weekly, tight real tight budget. If nothing unexpected happens, I will manage.

[fishinghat]

everywhere apathy

 

My wife and I have had a total of 8 surgeries and 9 major tests in the last 6 years. We have never went any longer then 7 days to het any of them done.

[FiveNotions]

apathy languishes

 

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yep, and if someone has a diagnosis of cancer, a tumor, etc, it's a push immediately to surgery ... Gail, can you go elsewhere in Quebec for treatment? Or to another Province? (I've had friends here in the state who's docs have arranged for them to go out of state for essential surgery, if it couldn't be done fast enough in their area hospital(s), for example.)

 

We're praying for you, Gail ... and for your docs, and for the "system" to work !

[gail]

Languishes softly


Does that make sense?

It never crossed my mind to investigate any further. I have no experience in the hospital department.
I am seeing my family doctor Thursday am and will talk to her. See what she suggests.
Thank you all! Xx

[FiveNotions]

softly walks

 

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Kick ass and take names, Gail !! This is your life, you health, your well-being .... not the time to be hesitant, passive, accommodating .... you Canadians are way too "nice" ... go for pissed off New Yorker (think Carleeta or me, on a "bad hair day")    

 

If you need backup, just say the word and a few of us will head up there to deal with the doc(s) on your behalf ... Lord knows, we've got enough experience from fighting with our own docs during our respective crapalta (and other) health sagas !  

[TryinginFL]

walks quickly

 

 

Yay!  You tell it like it is, FN!

 

Needless to say, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Gail

 

Just let us know if you need us

[Carleeta]

quickly assessed 

 

Gail, Yup up in in NYC we say it the way it is and live a very fast pace life.  The word which gets you exactly what you want is "I Demand..." trust me this works.  There is no waiting here if you have the right doctor.  They operate immediately, depending on your diagnosis, of course.  The only hold up here and mostly everywhere is the insurance companies; what they will pay and the paperwork which goes along with it. 

 

Yes, today I had a totally bad hair day...urghhhh.  

 

Liz, somehow someway you'll get your ink corrected.  I take the whole box with me when I go.  

 

Gail, wishing you the best.....

[gail]

Assessed myself

OK. The Quebec government has a tableau indicating delays for different surgeries. Just took a look at it. Urology has an average of a 14 week wait for surgery. Most have their surgery within 6 months. So this is "normal" here. I will look up the other towns like Montreal to see if it is better. Will be prepared for my appointment Thursday.

On that, thank you and Good morning!

[Carleeta]

myself defined

 

Gail, a 14 week delay appears to be a very long time. There must be a valid reason for this.  It definitely won't hurt to check elsewhere.  

 

Good morning everyone.

[TryinginFL]

defined word

 

 

Morning all!

[fishinghat]

defined clearly

 

I was reading some internet sites that indicated that this criteria for dr appointments, surgeries, tests, etc were put imto place when nationalized medicine was established and has been like this for years. It is interesting to note that there has been complaints from drs and hospitals across the northern tier of American states that have complained about an 'overload' due to people coming across the border from Canada to get more immediate care.

[FiveNotions]

clearly dysfunctional

 

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Thanks for that info FH ... like we said, Gail ... come on down here !!

[gail]

Clearly unfair

Checked the big cities. Average, 10 weeks. I already have 5 weeks done, another 9 or so to go.

FH, I have no doubt about your sayings.

Carleeta, the "valid" reason is because of the "Quebec government". Regretfully!

[Carleeta]

Unfair regulations

 

Gail, I feel the your government is unfair only because  having lived in the US all of my life I'm use to our ways.  You on the other hand are used to your conditions.  Either way, your medical is good in areas where ours are not and visa versa.  You are almost there.  I wouldn't change or start looking elsewhere especially if you have the faith in your physician/surgeon.  It's all about the outcome.  Everything is going to be alright.  I feel you are in the right hands.  I'll pray for your calmness, heart, and health.

[Raven72]

regulations regarded

 

Hello everyone.

 

Carleeta-I love your new avatar

 

I was out yesterday from work and I felt like from life. Started the night before with really bad chills. I just could not get warm, went to bed early and turned on the electric blanket. Woke up yesterday with low grade fever, headace and pure lethargy. I am so lucky that my children are of ages they can handle things for the most part when I'm sick. A little better today but still feeling a bit withdrawn.

[FiveNotions]

regarded thoughtfully 

 

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So glad you took the day off from work, Raven ... you and Emoo amaze me and inspire me ... husbands, children, jobs, and withdrawal / recovery ... wow !

 

Hang in there, it does get better ... gradually fading ... but all the various "symptoms" sure can be exhausting tho', can't they? A seemingly never-ending litany of different aches, pains, "stuff" ... I remember the "chills" ... and the "low-grade fevers" ... like I said in a recent post somewhere here, I wore out several heating pads ... plus several of those "chill packs" that are filled with silicone "peas" ... all the various little tricks of the trade we develop for dealing with the "symptom du jour"  

[gail]

Thoughtfully said

With you FN, about Emily and Raven. Great to have all of you around!

Thank you Carleeta, funny that the surgeon said that also, to put my faith in his team.

And where might our sweetheart from Florida be hiding? Massage? Manicure? Pedicure? xx

[Raven72]

Awww, thanks you guys!! I don't feel to awfully inspiring but I can agree that my children and husband are very inspiring.  I have gotten a lot of tough love from my husband but I wouldn't change any of it. For some reason the only way he can get me to see how I am being when I kick into what we call "IT" mode, is for him to be really abrupt and harsh but it gets me down. I just wish that this wasn't the case and he could just tell me and I could agree with him.

[fishinghat]

said well

 

I know where TFL is hiding. Cubbies play this afternoon.

[TryinginFL]

well done

 

Right on, FH! 

 

Had massage and then came home and watched the game which I had recorded!  (Unfortunately, St. Louis swept the series )

 

I know I have been MIA again - but Hi Everyone!