Can we take a mulligan for this holiday?
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Can we take a mulligan for this holiday?
The bad news just keeps rolling in...
So it's time to tell you about Christmas with the Marley family.
On December 4, MarleysDad had a liver biopsy. The doctors apparently weren't happy about something they saw on a sonogram and then on an MRI. Monday afternoon--Christmas Eve afternoon--Dad's doctor called with the results: cancer.
I went with Dad to see a surgeon yesterday. They're going to schedule surgery for January 11; we can expect 5-7 days in the hospital, then examination of the tissue will determine if it has spread and if any follow-up treatment is called for. Meanwhile, Mom is still basically invalid at home, so I'll be juggling looking after both of them. (Mom has a home health aide coming to help during week days.)
Like I said, can we do this holiday over?
So it's time to tell you about Christmas with the Marley family.
On December 4, MarleysDad had a liver biopsy. The doctors apparently weren't happy about something they saw on a sonogram and then on an MRI. Monday afternoon--Christmas Eve afternoon--Dad's doctor called with the results: cancer.
I went with Dad to see a surgeon yesterday. They're going to schedule surgery for January 11; we can expect 5-7 days in the hospital, then examination of the tissue will determine if it has spread and if any follow-up treatment is called for. Meanwhile, Mom is still basically invalid at home, so I'll be juggling looking after both of them. (Mom has a home health aide coming to help during week days.)
Like I said, can we do this holiday over?
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Well, this is just one more thing to focus Dad's mind, which is already highly negatively set against doctors and the entire medical system. Dad drove right down to his doctor's office after they called, to pick up a copy of the report. The report was dated December 5--just one day after the test was done. The doctor's secretary covered for him, saying it has just been received. The doctor admitted it was his fault, saying that he, himself, had been sick. No details about that sickness or why any other doctor in the practice couldn't have handled priority medical reports during that 19 day period. (All these reports, of course, must go to the primary care physician, instead of directly to the patient.) Dad's not satisfied with this excuse and is ready to go on the warpath.gsabc wrote:It took them three weeks to read the frickin' thing? Sheesh!
January will be...different...
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I'm so sorry, Marley.
I'm glad your dad is feisty enough to go on the warpath.
Someone needs to. I have no problem calling the doctor's office when I'm waiting for test results. It's bad enough just during "normal" times, but holidays are even worse. There is absolutely no excuse for them waiting that long.
You've got a lot going on right now. Be sure and take care of yourself as well. Adding your family to the already extensive list.
Kay
I'm glad your dad is feisty enough to go on the warpath.
Someone needs to. I have no problem calling the doctor's office when I'm waiting for test results. It's bad enough just during "normal" times, but holidays are even worse. There is absolutely no excuse for them waiting that long.
You've got a lot going on right now. Be sure and take care of yourself as well. Adding your family to the already extensive list.
Kay
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Re: Can we take a mulligan for this holiday?
MarleysGh0st wrote: On December 4, MarleysDad had a liver biopsy. The doctors apparently weren't happy about something they saw on a sonogram and then on an MRI. Monday afternoon--Christmas Eve afternoon--Dad's doctor called with the results: cancer.
Like I said, can we do this holiday over?
Marley, I am sending you +++ thoughts and prayers to you and your Mom & Dad.
Please know that we are here for you if you need to talk.
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Marley, it looks like 2008's going to be a tester for you and yours. Keep your strength up, and know that the outlet here is always open.
I'll be thinking of you and your Mom and Dad.
I'll be thinking of you and your Mom and Dad.
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Marley, you and your family are on my list, too. Please take care of yourself so you are able to do what needs to be done for your parents.
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Re: Can we take a mulligan for this holiday?
Oh no. I'm sorry for the bad news, but it's a good sign if your dad is on the warpath, sounds like he's a fighter.MarleysGh0st wrote:The bad news just keeps rolling in...
So it's time to tell you about Christmas with the Marley family.
On December 4, MarleysDad had a liver biopsy. The doctors apparently weren't happy about something they saw on a sonogram and then on an MRI. Monday afternoon--Christmas Eve afternoon--Dad's doctor called with the results: cancer
Like I said, can we do this holiday over?
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I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Many, many prayers are being sent your way. Be sure to take care of yourself.
A lot of doctors have a computerized test results voice mail. You get an id number to enter when you call an 800 number. A message is available with results of your test. That way you can call when you are ready and not have to wait 3 weeks.
Wow, that doctor was iresponsible to wait that long sick or no sickness.
A lot of doctors have a computerized test results voice mail. You get an id number to enter when you call an 800 number. A message is available with results of your test. That way you can call when you are ready and not have to wait 3 weeks.
Wow, that doctor was iresponsible to wait that long sick or no sickness.
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I'm so sorry to hear this. YOu've really been through it this whole year with your parents' health issues. Frickin' cancer, now. Hugs to you.
t.
I'm so sorry to hear this. YOu've really been through it this whole year with your parents' health issues. Frickin' cancer, now. Hugs to you.
t.
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I'll be thinking of and praying for your family.
Suitguy is not bitter.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.