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That's a stupid title, but it's exactly how I feel. I never know what's going on, or the unexpected turns that fate pulls on us.
I don't want to frustrate you with bogus positivity (which I've often done). Let's all cross our fingers and hope for the best.
I have heard through the proverbial grape vine that I will be discharged soon. This morning the prevailing doctor asked if I'd rather go home or back to Signature. Of course you know my answer.
The prevailing doctor is rude, condescending, and doesn't like me. I'm nearly positive that she's the same doctor here in Cookeville Medical Center that I saw last summer about treating my hemorrhaging arm.
That doctor was mercilessly rude and crude. She refused to treat my arm....because...she told me I was going to die soon. This upset me so much, that I didn't mention it in my blog.
I demanded to get an opinion from my oncologist , but she said he would agree with her.
Well, I contacted Dr. Sidrys and he agreed with me, and allowed radiation treatments.
Sorry for the detour, but I had to reveal it.
I'd rather have physical therapy at home than in a hospital bed. Going home will involve extremely hard work, but I'd rather have freedom than domination.
What's next?
Christmas??
Jon 🌲⛄️🌲❤️
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I wish I could just hug you so. You have been through hell and back 6 times now. So I hope you'll except virtual hugs. The doctor told you that you'd die soon?!?! She should be shot! SHE is one of a myrid of reason what's wrong with the medical field and why she gives doctors a bad name. She ought to be reported to the medical board for such abuse, because that's what it is. I hope she finds herself in your shoes one day and experiences that lack of caring, knowledge and rudeness, and brushed under the carpet like you did. She needs to be dismissed as a doctor, the lousy cow.
ReplyDeleteI can't blame you for wanting to be home. pain or not, the comfort of home adds a bit of extra comfort and a tad more bearable. I still wish for you have some peace this holiday season my friend.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful comment...and yes, I do accept virtual hugs. 🤎
DeleteI've no doubt you'll handle whatever "being home" throws your direction, Jon. Look what all you've accomplished this last year ... in spite of the witches and ill winds.
ReplyDeletePicking up on what MM said, is there someone, somewhere we can write to report that doctor? After you're safely home, that is.
You made me smile with witches and ill winds...and you gave me confidence. Many many thanks for that.
DeleteBelieve it or not, I don't even know her name...and, damn it I don't want to. 🤎
thecontemplativecat here This first doctor who refused the surgery should be up on charges from her employer. This is a liabilty issue. Dr. S. should do that for you. this is something he NEEDS to take care.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely correct, but I have been through too much and am not physically or mentally strong enough handle more stress. I appreciate you comment. 🧡
DeleteI hope you'll see home soon, and be away from rude and uncaring doctors who don't like patients with opinions.
ReplyDeleteExactly! Doctors are often condecending. Thankfully my oncologist is not. I'll hopefully keep updates coming. ❤️
DeleteI've worked with doctor's just like the one you described. They also treat the staff like dirt and we're their servants. I've told a few to kiss my ass. It's a wonder I was never fired. Thankfully, there are caring docs out there and I'm fortunate to have found one. Keep that oncologist in your court. I hope you'll be home soon.
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I've dealt with bad doctors in my time, but this one absolutely stunned me. She is truly insane. I recently checked my medical records and got her name. My oncologist is really great. He is lowkey and rational. And he got me through cancer two years ago.
DeleteMy potential discharge is pending...I'll keep updating.
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I'm hoping you get home soon and it all works out for you. It's too bad you don't have someone to stay with you at first help you along.
ReplyDeleteI'm having arrangements with home care help and home physical therapy which I really need. Thanks, Sandra. 🤎
DeleteI hope you get home soon. So glad your lawn and such have been taken care of while you were gone. That has to be a relief, at least. Going to be hard work, but so much better than being where you are. :)
ReplyDeleteIt wonderful to see my property well maintained. Going home will definitely hard work...but worth the effort. ❤️
DeleteLike the song lyric goes, “There’s no place like home especially for the holidays” and like your other blogger friends, I too hope this will be your Christmas reality, Jon.
ReplyDeleteShe should lose her medical license !
ReplyDeleteInstead the medical profession circles the wagons and protects these witch doctors. Dr Sidrys should be commended for upholding the Hippocratic oath, a true medical professional :)
Jon l’m sending you a telepathic Vulcan mind meld to get through this insanity and back into your own home.🏡
-Rj
Hi Jon, sorry to be late with my response to this posting. I've had those rude and condescending doctors. My last one was my little Korean oncologist who, when he informed me that I had prostate cancer back in 2013 that one of my options was to do "nothing" because (he said) "at your age you're probably die of something else." I was so shocked that I looked over my shoulder, I thought he was talking to someone else. Well, of course I choose a different treatment (seed implants) and I'm still here, old a Methuselah and still surviving. This doctor rarely had more than five minutes to me, he was in such a rush to see as many patients as possible to add to his daily $ count. I finally got another doctor when he scheduled me for a cystoscopy without even telling me why (didn't have time I guess). The arrogance of him to schedule an invasive procedure that I didn't even need. Just to make more money for them. This is the second time a doctor tried that procedure on me. The VA did it years ago. It is a procedure that I didn't need. They said they wanted to check for bladder cancer. Obviously I don't have bladder cancer because I'm still here. Anyway, I'm rambling on, triggered by your account of your rude and condescending doctor. I'm glad you're going home. Even if you do die (and we all do of course), better to die at home with care than held a prisoner in a facility. That is my biggest fear. Looking forward to your posts from. your home in the mountains with all the critters that are probable living in your house now (!)
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