I'm Waiting And Not Dealing Well! I Just Don't Know What To Do, Please! Help!

Hi Cowgirl! And thanks so much for the hug! I really needed it! I am just trying to stay calm, but it's just not working! Me and bf had a little tif, but he brought me back some pizza so we're ok now!lol Tomorrow we're going out shopping and doing some other stuff so I will try to enjoy the day! Have a great Holiday weekend! Hugs right back at ya!

Hi Gerty! That sounds like a nice day! My boyfriend and I are going to run some errands tomorrow since the weather is going to be nice! It is best that I try to stay busy!

Hi max! Great to finally hear from ya! Am sorry about your having to wait too~ I just have alot of stuff to deal with at once! I appreciate your prayers, and you are in mine too! I prefer white and don't live near water, but so wish that I did because I love the sounds of rivers, streams or oceans. To me those are the most calming sounds ever~ Hugs, Opal

Well the one problem too, is that I think the medical profession in general doesn't take care of patients who are under Medicaid as well...If we had a health plan where we were paying mega bucks into they treat us better (I used to have Blue Cross/Blue Shield and that cost a small fortune way back when)

Hey pye~ The whole problems is this Medicaid crap and my having to have my tests done at the damn hospital instead of the "medical Group"! They just had to put it in the computer so my doc could see it! Now they have to send it to him, like that is so difficult! He is a doctor on their damn staff! The staff at the hospital is so rude, cold and obnoxious and I used to work there! I couldn't believe had the CT Scan person talked to me or the ET triage nurse did! They were so rude! I am writing a complaint letter, and you know I will when this is all done! Wish I had their names! Don't care, will do it anyway! I used to work for Surgeons, who I actually saw one of them yesterday, but they called me for my CT Scan so I never got to say hello too! I was in the Pre-Op Admitting Area all the time! It was so different then! I booked surgeries and I knew how to be compassionate! Some of the women were having radical Mastectomies! It doesn't take much to know how to be a feeling compassionate human! I went home and cried sometimes after a days work! Wonder why?

Hey drannhh! I never realized that about Danger! Wow! Learned something new today!lol Thanks! I am just feeling frustrated now! BF/roommate and I have alot of problems so can't really talk to him so need to talk to my "mylot friends"! They seem to understand me! Thanks for the positive vibes! Hugs to you you too!

Of course, my OTHER favorite is "Don't get mad get even." But the one I have tacked to my door reads "The best REVENGE is LIVING WELL!" Glad you both enjoyed it.

I never have heard that the word "anger" is a letter away from "danger". I learned something new, myself. That would help me as well, too.

It does seem like the more important the test, the more likely it is to be delayed by someone not doing something that they should do. Hang in here and do lots of Lotting to take your mind off of things.

Hi cyrus & Gerty! I'm just so frustrated! This hospital just seems to keep making one mistake after another! And it all comes down to this "Medicaid" crap that I am paying for! My doc is not used to managing my care through the hospital and it is getting more difficult then I thought it would be! I am just having a bad time with all the stuff they are putting me through and the lousy attitudes of the people that work there!

I remember that discussion you started several months ago about you having to pay for your Medicaid now. That shouldn't be right since that's a state aid program. I get Medicaid, myself, and I don't have to pay for mine. I don't understand why your doctor is having such a hard time managing your care through the hospital. That doesn't make sense to me. I just hope everything works out for you in the long run. I'm sorry to hear about the bad attitudes of the people who work there. They shouldn't be rude to their patients because that's not right. It looks like you could report this some way. Hugs!

Good for you! Sometimes when people have seriously been done wrong they don't speak up, I'm happy to hear that your not going to keep quiet. People need to know what's going on in order to possibly improve. Good Luck my friend :)

Hi Purple! The blood tests were just the beginning! I will be writing a letter of complaint to the head of the hospital! They have made too many errors and the rudeness and lack of concern have to be addressed! In other words, they have really pissed me off!lol

Well, there is always a first time! I would do my homework. Take care.

Hi celtic! I'm not big on crowds either! I'm supposed to stay off my foot, but I have to do some errands tomorrow so will be doing some running around since Lonnie will be going with me. Besides all the tests I had done I was in the ER because my ankle swelled up and I was in alot of pain! They kept me there for 3 hours and did x-rays and blood and now think I have gout! Yipee! Anything else? Wait till my doc sees that diagnosis!lol Wonder what he'll think of it since it's mostly men that get it and he and my Orthopedist never thought that one up!

Hi bunny~ I know that you understand and I am sorry for what you went through and glad you had someone there with you. I can't even think beyond this point right now. You know my situation is mostly roommate stuff and who knows what else! So right now I am trying to just wait since this is going to be difficult to get my doctor to get the damn results since this hospital is really screwed up and that is what's bothering me! I don't know how many phone calls it will take for my doctor to get the damn reports and get back to me! I know I am going to be really aggravated an waiting who knows how long!

Hi bounce! Never too late to hear from a dear friend! Thanks for taking the time to respond! And yes, I have gotten those test results and I am ok on all counts so far! I have a few more tests to go, but so far so good!

That's great! Hope you have a good one.

Hi tomi! Thanks for the well wishes! It's pretty hot here right now! I think today I might stay inside!

Hey arizan! And thank you "new friend" too for your concern! I do appreciate your thoughtful reply. And you are absolutely right! I did try to watch some comedies and do things to get my mind off the stress! It worked for awhile. I still have one more test to do. The problem is my insurance situation is very complicated and that alone is stressful to begin with! But, I am doing the best that I can to hang in there~ Thank you again for caring and sharing, hugs, Opal

sorry i didnt realise you a usa resident.. as the health insurance thing must really be awful when you just want to get well.... Glad you feeling a little better within yourself and as you put it hanging in there.. one of the nicest things in life is a supportive hug., and it may be on cyber net., but any time you need hug., more than happy., :) friendly hug on its way (()) xxx

No, I didn't get it. I'm getting frustrated with my internet provider.

Hi Amber! I sent you an email last week, did you get it? I went out for an errand with Lonnie today and it was just too hot and I really felt sick! Tomorrow I'm staying in! I will have to send you another email~ And yes I would like to sleep until I get all the results!

I am sending you positive thoughts and wishes, Opal. But, it's unbelievable how we get screwed when we've done nothing wrong! I hope the changes in health care regulation will make it equitable for everyone so that it's a fair system and not one that stabs you in the back for not being poor or rich enough.

Good Morning! My husband is back into his feet. He is doing fine and I thank God for this! After hearing all what you said, I believe you have all the reasons to write a complaint.What is taking them that long? They are not doing their job! This matter should be dealt with accordingly.

I know once they have screwed up it's hard and maybe not realistic to get your trust back. Sounds like your Doctor was on top of it, even if he was yelling

Hi lovingangel! Nice to see you, as always! It was just too much, because it wasn't the first time I had a problem with this particular hospital! And my doc still doesn't have my blood test results from May 17! And I don't think he has the CT Scan results from Friday either! I am writing a letter of complain to the CEO of the Hospital! Funny thing is I used to know him years ago! He needs to know that his hospital staff is disgracefu in attitude and in work procedure! I worked with this hospital when I was working in them medical profession years ago and can't believe how they have changed!

Hiya Opal, What a shame People have to be like that even in Hospitals where you think you are going to find nice People all the time. But really I don´t think the problem is just there it´s all over the place on every level. You think you can know People because you have worked with them and known them and yet at the drop of a Hat they can turn around and be the opposite. I am happy to say that this never ever happened to me in England when I was there with my Mom being ill. Overworked underpaid Nurses and Doctors running their feet off all Day long and yet I listened to People who would come to the Wards always complaining about the Staff. They might be working in not very good conditions but the majority of them really care they really do. Of course you will always find the odd one amongst them trying to set the cat amongst the Pigeons but mostly everyone I met in the Hospital were very hard working and unassuming in going about their Work. I suppose it must be that stress has set into them on a much deeper level and some People react to stress with an aggressive manner of being. I´m sure that most of them are like the ones I met in England but you know them better than me of course so I really can´t vouch for People I don´t know anything about. Spanish Doctors will admit that the best part of their Training was when they were working in English Hospitals as when General Franco was alive this is where they used to go to learn the basics and English of course. There was only one Visiting Nurse that I had to cope with and she was hell bent on telling my Mother about her condition and I told her straight she will not get to know anything while I am here and you should have seen her Face (grin).

Hi hardworkinggurl! And welcome to mylot! And thank you for your kind words! I actually feel better when I'm here with my friends! I also do love to read and have a whole bunch on new books to pick from! That's my problem now I can't decide which one to pick!

Yeah when we get too many choices we get a bit overwhelmed, but go ahead pick one you will find that it will get your mind off the results you are waiting for, but we won't talk about that, we are trying to get you to put the mind into at ease. Good luck to you and by the way reading here is fun also. You get to learn about others with much bigger issues, and that will make your mind a bit more comfortable. Good luck to you. I am going to friend you I love to read and chat. :)