Good Morning--Wednesday, April the 8th--overcast--NOT SNOWING--almost 7-30am--The washer is chugging away here and Lopez, Sushi, and I, are up--not too much "at-er"--but--- we are trying- -trying to do hard things--
Yesterday I tried to get an appointment with my Doctor-I was told I could get in to see him, in June--3 months away-- seems like a long time to wait--I asked Son#3 what people do if it is an emergency-- (which it is not)-but--what if it was?-
-He replied, "Well, people go to Emerg at the hospital---- Life sure isn't the way it used to be , is it??-- Really, nothing is the same as it "used to be"--I guess the key is, "STAY HEALTHY", so one does not need to see a Doctor--I wonder--Is it the same in your part of the world??--Is there a Doctor shortage?
So many wise words that I wish I had written-
-#1. Exercise instead of worry
#2.Clearly assess your strengths and weaknesses
#3.Offer hope, always
Blasts from the past--below---
Son#2 ----probably in England
Morning Lynda,
ReplyDeleteCrossing my fingers for you that you don't have to deal with snow or rain today.
We have sunny skies and temperatures to reach mid 60's F today. I think it's going to get warmer as the week goes on.
I understand your frustration about the Dr. situation. It's not too bad to get in to see a general practitioner, family Dr., etc. but it you need to see a specialist that's another story. It usually takes a few months or more to get into see them and that is frustrating.
I hope your day goes well!
Hugs,
Jackie
Jackie--Yes the DR situation is not great right now-A long waiting period--better than no Dr --but--lotza "buts"--Anyway---We re used to living with more Drs------but--in Lakefield, I had no Dr-- Lynda
DeleteLynda, will they have a doctor that comes to your assisted living /independent living that comes to YOU? If not, you had better make an appt in Lakefield NOW for later. And appts for anything else that will need done. And dentists, etc.
DeleteI assume you will no longer have to wash clothes or dishes at your place, won't that be nice?
I've had appts all week. Tuesday was orthopedics they are going to making a new leg brace/inserts and will get two new pair of shoes ordered. I have two drastically different sized feet and haven't been able to wear a shoe on the left foot in over a year. I get around in a permanent walking boot on that foot, w/a lift on it. Not the most comfy. Today was my therapist, tomorrow the dog gets groomed, and Friday is my Hepatitis B shot at CVS Pharmacy. Busy, busy.
I hope your day has been good! :)
Marti
Good morning, sis. Today I will remember to click "publish.." Didn't do that yesterday and didn't realize it 'til I clicked to read any reply just before bed! You didn't even see my comment!
ReplyDeleteWe have hazy sun here. It's already 47F. Not quite spring temps.
Love the blasts, as always. You have so many precious memories! Actually, I do, too.
Lynda, June is only 2 months away...not 3. The time will fly by! Did you make the appointment?
I have lots of appointments at the Veteran Hospital. Friday I have an appointment on line to see my physical therapist. Love your comment about exercising. Another old saying is...Use it or Loose it!
We have a meeting at noon to show everyone how to complete the 'satisfaction survey' about how we like living here in thie subsidized senior building. Hope the presenters bring lunch! ;-)
I have not heard about any doctor shortage, but I have heard nurses are really needed.
I'll be back later, dear. Please make yourself a great day. I'm sending photos and link to your email. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
Oh NO Maggie--- Yes yu must click "Publish"--Was it my fault --or yers??-- June is OK--- August is the month I will return to Lakefield-- so that is 3 mos away----and probably there in the US there is no Dr shortage--It sure is bad here--I shall look for the photos--Lynda
DeleteJune? Really? I was fretting over the month and a half I had to wait for my next test (end of this month). Sigh. It's the system, not us as individuals.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Lynda! It is high 59 and sunny in Ohio. I will do lots of yard work this afternoon. Yes, we can do hard things! AND everything is figure-outable! We have doctors in Ohio BUT in my tiny cornfield town they are not very good! So, for big things I go to Cleveland Clinic the next town over only 30 minutes away. I switched my primary doctor after 6 years in October and he is worse and was very rude! So, I know what you mean! It is just frustrating! I hope you have a beautiful day! Come home with Allison in July! Or before! Your ice cream is waiting. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteonly 30 minutes away?-- nice!-- Yes hard to deal with this guy--but--I try--but I get the feeling he finds it hard to deal with me--LOLOL--cannot understand why--LOL---Yes--ICE CREAM____I always remember that-Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. Yes, I think it's the same, at least here in the USA. I see my Primary Care doctor once a year and I usually make that appointment about 4 months ahead of time so I can choose what day I want to go. Same with the eye doctor and my back surgeon. If I'm ill, I might be able to see my own doctor within a week or two but usually we have to go to Urgent Care which is less expensive than the Emergency Room. But it's very frustrating, isn't it! We have a warm day today but it's pretty cloudy and we might get rain later this afternoon. Have a good day!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I've not noticed any trouble getting in to see my docs, only if it's the first time. I had to wait for a foot doctor for a year. It wasn't pressing, I hobbled around in a boot until then and a beat up right shoe. But who really cares about looks? I don't, not at my age, anyway, LOL. But it will be nice to have a new pair of shoes and a new leg brace.
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Hi Lynda, glad to hear there is no snow falling in your area. Hopefully Spring time temps are right around the corner for you. Sometimes there is a wait time to see Specialist Doctors in California. Here we also have phone appts and Zoom appts with doctors. I've done phone appts. before, but I don't like the idea of Zoom appts. I think many doctors choose specialities because it pays more. Thanks for sharing family photos once again. Did Ethan say that he wants your piano? Enjoy you snow free day. Maybe Dave will pick you up today to go out for a meal.
ReplyDeleteMaureen from California.
Maureen, I've done Zoom appts for meds management nurse practichioner and therapist, and it works out okay, but yeah, probably not for a primary care doctor, who needs to listen to your organs and take your blood pressure and such. They just haven't found a way to do that just yet, haha.
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Hi Lynda,
ReplyDeleteAre you still trying to get Dr. to redo memory test so you can drive? Make the appointment.
If there are no Dr's in Lakefield, what do you do? If you get your license restored will you still move back to Lakefield.
I like the words of wisdom.
Hugs
Marge in St.Louis
Boy oh boy, if no doctors there, *I* sure wouldn't be able to live there, lol, because I don't drive freeways or back roads at all due to panic disorder. I would imagine they'd have to have at least ONE, no??? I don't have anyone who can drive me anywhere. No kids, no friends out this way.
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Most doctors in the states no longer
ReplyDeletehave private practices and are working for big conglomerates that are driven by profit. It can take months to get in to see a specialist, but sometimes you get on a waitlist and get in sooner. In my town, there are still some same day appointments available with a primary care physician. I have found that most of the time I can get in to see most doctors fairly quickly.
Hoping you are done with snowfall. We are so dry here, I would be thrilled to see snow or rain. Susan in Colorado
Yes, sadly, the healthcare system has changed tremendously. NOTHING like when I entered nursing in 1977. You wait and wait and wait for appointments, especially specialists. AND YES, the only answer in an emergency is to go to the ER. And, finally, your answer, our option is to STAY HEALTHY. Definitely
ReplyDeleteLove the blast from the past photos.
For sure, if you don’t pay attention to your age, you won’t feel as MUCH your age.
HOPE your weather straightens out. We had rain/snow overnight, and supposed to get to 63F. Just whacky.
hugs and blessings
barb
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I should add, we have a small local hospital here in Newark, Ohio, and most of the practices around it are somehow related, but in separate buildings. For a blood draw, you go to the hospital, or labs. Or xrays. There's a big behavioral health center, most people go to that, and they are adding a pop in clinic for mental health, drug addiction, whatnot, as we have a lot of homeless/drug addicted here, and not much affordable housing. The big Intel manufacturing was going to be built/is being built, nearby in New Albany, Ohio, but it got bogged down. They've been trying to build new housing just as fast as they can, and we may have more jobs if and when Intel ever opens. It's a mess.
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