tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post1231937585855648047..comments2024-02-07T05:18:12.473-05:00Comments on Knitting Kitties: I Had A Bad DayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03229883789485107841noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-83468959947330158322011-03-01T22:28:24.201-05:002011-03-01T22:28:24.201-05:00oooh, I hate overbearing medical types. I had a ru...oooh, I hate overbearing medical types. I had a run in with a dr's receptionist last friday. patient had cellulitis. Current antibiotic done, infection went wild overnight. Nurse saw it. called me. I called dr. receptionist snottily told me "we'll get to it when we get to it". niiiiiice......<br /><br />streams of high test coming over. set up the bucket brigade to carry it in!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047009380102911866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-58814802654803003352011-03-01T22:17:15.950-05:002011-03-01T22:17:15.950-05:00How you are handling this is absolutely amazing! S...How you are handling this is absolutely amazing! Stay strong and take care of yourself - your D. is going to be so proud of you when he gets better and reads all this.Wanderingcatstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459444703722115118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-356089550324918902011-03-01T14:05:42.492-05:002011-03-01T14:05:42.492-05:00How frustrating all of this must be for you. In t...How frustrating all of this must be for you. In the Detroit area, palliative care has taken off like gangbusters. As I've told you before, not every palliative care specialist is an end of life doctor, but many have a dual practice and moonlight for hospice. They are experts in symptom management. I'm so sorry you're unable to avail yourself to this type of practice. In my experience, palliation care specialists are the kindest human beings. I agree wholeheartedly with nursenikki--the palliative care community would be appalled at the Fellow's behavior (and lack of knowledge).<br /><br />Yes, it's frightening to have a new doctor again, but look at the possibility that he or she will bring with them a different perspective which may be what D needs right now. Like your half full glass of brandy, perhaps what that doc will bring is hope. Try to keep your mind open.<br /><br />Hang in there, Denise. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Rudeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17889298704039071473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-13334873946575569242011-03-01T13:56:56.996-05:002011-03-01T13:56:56.996-05:00I'm so sorry you had to deal with that doctor....I'm so sorry you had to deal with that doctor. Hopefully, today will be a better day.<br /><br />xoCookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544329180614399109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-53849676742577734682011-03-01T10:44:46.843-05:002011-03-01T10:44:46.843-05:00{{big hug}} hang in there sweetie{{big hug}} hang in there sweetieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-63789938466832300012011-03-01T09:41:47.084-05:002011-03-01T09:41:47.084-05:00OHHH!!! I know you're fully capable of doing t...OHHH!!! I know you're fully capable of doing this, but I'll be more than happy to take care of the rude man! I can't stand when that kind of thing happens! As a reformed smoker, I would be having a drink, a smoke right about now and would be plotting the poor fellows demise. Hang tough babe! You're doing great! Waves and waves of love and support coming your way!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079484299531770935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-52384840419600346512011-03-01T08:42:44.440-05:002011-03-01T08:42:44.440-05:00Thank goodness you walked away from that doctor. ...Thank goodness you walked away from that doctor. To be that overbearing and rude to a patient's caregiver is just unacceptable.<br /><br />As a fellow smoker, I can relate - and - piercings eh?? :D I think that would have been my face too!!Danielehttp://www.mscreate.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-90900070231951206622011-03-01T05:27:46.723-05:002011-03-01T05:27:46.723-05:00Look, see, you are Superwoman, because not only ar...Look, see, you are Superwoman, because not only are you doing all that Superwoman stuff but also you didn't strangle that palliative care man. I shall remember how palliative care can only be for end-of-life patients next time I take an Ibuprofen.<br /><br />Keep smoking! Do anything that makes it bearable! You're doing so great.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05664454336482695288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-75985712625099606192011-03-01T01:44:49.173-05:002011-03-01T01:44:49.173-05:00So sorry to hear you had a bad day. As a pediatric...So sorry to hear you had a bad day. As a pediatric oncology nurse, I can tell you I know a lot of people who work in paliative care who would be very distressed at that fellow's portrayal of their role.<br />I continue everyday to wish for peace and positive progress for you and D. Hang in there.nursenikkiknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799928060698707438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13909645.post-32622079847328959252011-03-01T01:19:08.454-05:002011-03-01T01:19:08.454-05:00Hi Denise, sorry about that overbearing doctor. T...Hi Denise, sorry about that overbearing doctor. They forget they're working for us and start to think they're superhumans. <br /><br />I got a call from my middle son - he saw a neurosurgeon and has a tumor in his brain. He'll likely need surgery. <br /><br />I'm pretty shook up about it. <br /><br />Still thinking of you. TeresaTeresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.com