tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post249170927803172210..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: A glimmer of hopeTravels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-29738477908364475512012-12-09T09:34:51.780-06:002012-12-09T09:34:51.780-06:00It sounds like you have found someone with a brain...It sounds like you have found someone with a brain to help you. Hopefully, you will have some more answers tomorrow. (Monday)Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-441616727287988692012-12-08T14:18:35.044-06:002012-12-08T14:18:35.044-06:00I know you will be relieved to have it all done an...I know you will be relieved to have it all done and over with. . .wishing you all the best!<br /><br />Janice<br /><a href="http://readytogofulltimerving.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ReadyToGoFullTimeRVing Blog</a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReadyToGoFullTimeRVing?ref=hl" rel="nofollow">FaceBook.com/ReadyToGoFullTimeRVing</a><br />Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-9501611363121736622012-12-08T13:53:00.364-06:002012-12-08T13:53:00.364-06:00Sounds like your persistence has paid off. Yay!Sounds like your persistence has paid off. Yay!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-80385498993268869102012-12-08T08:27:19.136-06:002012-12-08T08:27:19.136-06:00Judy, don't worry about whether it's a reg...Judy, don't worry about whether it's a regular blog! <br />We care about your surgery and getting rid of the pain!<br />Fingers crossed all of the info is received by Monday so they can schedule you before the end of the year! KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106749919609721913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-4333623763174737392012-12-08T07:51:58.307-06:002012-12-08T07:51:58.307-06:00I don't think the MD's have a CLUE how the...I don't think the MD's have a CLUE how their "staff" is handling the front desk or the scheduling..Sometimes here in Sandwich area, I feel like the "phone handlers" try to play Doctor, or at least run interference for the Doc...and that is NOT what they are hired for. (Having worked for a Doc, I once WAS a tech and scheduler). ...Passing important messages on to the Doctor are CRITICAL..or you should be let go. A.K.A. FIRED!!<br />As for being bothered by a medical blog...I have my own medical agenda, and I love reading all blogs..Sometimes that's what IS happening in our life, after all!! I hope you get scheduled Monday..If not, open up a BIG can of Whoop Ass!!!Dennis and Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320009741335075781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-43109758997278678522012-12-08T05:38:34.311-06:002012-12-08T05:38:34.311-06:00Hopefully, you finally have someone who is working...Hopefully, you finally have someone who is working on your behalf- our fingers are crossed for you.<br />Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-10991170868358053222012-12-07T21:33:30.218-06:002012-12-07T21:33:30.218-06:00Good to catch up with you and hear a bit of good n...Good to catch up with you and hear a bit of good news. I wishing that all goes well for you from now on. It must be really difficult to deal with this kind of stuff and not get completely discouraged. If we all only talked about "travel topics" our blogs would be something entirely different than what they are, so keep writing about all of it, Judy. I think you have a pretty good entourage that cares.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-43838832514841824742012-12-07T19:35:32.456-06:002012-12-07T19:35:32.456-06:00So incredibly frustrated for you that it's tak...So incredibly frustrated for you that it's taking so long to do something that shouldn't be that difficult. Hope this person finally comes through for you!Mike and Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533734325496528187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-84790302121761556752012-12-07T16:11:08.338-06:002012-12-07T16:11:08.338-06:00This is a pretty damning commentary on the quality...This is a pretty damning commentary on the quality of office help in medical offices. We have the same thing here in Central California. Don't know what has made this a common reality but it's rampant here. Calling the office manager is a good way to proceed if you end up having more trouble. Everything comes right down to that person!<br />EmjayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-67195973562031718652012-12-07T11:37:14.980-06:002012-12-07T11:37:14.980-06:00Better to have the surgery on New Year's Eve b...Better to have the surgery on New Year's Eve before the party than on New Year's Day after the party!!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-10809406997793129912012-12-07T10:45:37.773-06:002012-12-07T10:45:37.773-06:00In case you didn't get it yet: we're here ...In case you didn't get it yet: we're here for you, just bring it on! I'm glad to help you de-stress a little, so often you make my day with your interesting and funny blog and beautiful pictures. <br />Talking about pictures, that Ibis shot is a piece of art!James and Brigittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347648400966386457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-71233755201249164342012-12-07T08:33:10.332-06:002012-12-07T08:33:10.332-06:00Looks like you're making progress in the right...Looks like you're making progress in the right direction ... that's a a good thing.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-33203420477642856912012-12-07T06:44:10.619-06:002012-12-07T06:44:10.619-06:00Geez, you are definitely struggling with the "...Geez, you are definitely struggling with the "system!" Why does it have to be so hard--guess your doc changing hospitals didn't help matters. Glad you seem to have found the right person this time.Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31827702173518006812012-12-07T04:57:59.174-06:002012-12-07T04:57:59.174-06:00Now that you are "in the system", I sur...Now that you are "in the system", I sure hope things will go more smoothly.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-50555318671426109902012-12-06T23:24:52.033-06:002012-12-06T23:24:52.033-06:00Many of us couldn't put together a blog if we ...Many of us couldn't put together a blog if we didn't have our medical complaints to write about. Right now there isn't much else in my life, for sure. <br /><br />In case they can't get you scheduled at your convenience, why do you have to stick with Mayo? I can't remember if you are old enough to be on Medicare, but if you are you can go to any specialist you want with no referral necessary.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-45355044721696076462012-12-06T23:12:22.065-06:002012-12-06T23:12:22.065-06:00I agree with Merikay - we want to know what is goi...I agree with Merikay - we want to know what is going on in your world, be it hip replacement of snakes or birds or bears or motorhome issues. Just glad to hear that somebody is finally doing something to get this taken care of. Enough with the pain.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19872731327358214592012-12-06T22:25:26.590-06:002012-12-06T22:25:26.590-06:00Well its about time somebody does something. Hope ...Well its about time somebody does something. Hope they get you in soon.<br />Love the pictures as alwaysJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05658713978278693047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-25369241705448683262012-12-06T22:25:09.722-06:002012-12-06T22:25:09.722-06:00Glad to hear some progress is finally being made! ...Glad to hear some progress is finally being made! No need to apologize for posting non-travel topics-- now's the time to lean on us readers to offer whatever help or connections we can to make this challenging time just a little bit easier on you!Lynne (WinnieViews)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17043666828785051719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-47932901982519687182012-12-06T22:11:41.801-06:002012-12-06T22:11:41.801-06:00I hope this one does as she says she will and all ...I hope this one does as she says she will and all goes well for you. Have you found a place to park for recovery?Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-23413945987854723952012-12-06T21:30:22.193-06:002012-12-06T21:30:22.193-06:00Not every post has to be about travel etc. I hope...Not every post has to be about travel etc. I hope you know that your followers are more than just readers. We are your friends and care about you. We want to know what is happening.<br /><br />If you ARE scheduled during the Holiday weeks you will either get better than average care because you are one of few patients, or less than great care because the senior nurses etc. are off. <br /><br />I know you are ready, but if it is delayed it is not absolutely terrible.<br /><br />keep us posted.Merikayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378095339747943548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-1452179060685819262012-12-06T21:29:14.472-06:002012-12-06T21:29:14.472-06:00Finally, some good news! Way to go, Judy! Finally, some good news! Way to go, Judy! Carol Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09428623116947826625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-52543590940993314332012-12-06T21:09:04.301-06:002012-12-06T21:09:04.301-06:00We are so GLAD to listen! Now let's just hope...We are so GLAD to listen! Now let's just hope the follow-up actually happens. We need you to take care of you so you can keep on providing us with all those wonderful nature lessons with pictures! RunNRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610154229648677906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-12019835356542679272012-12-06T21:07:43.886-06:002012-12-06T21:07:43.886-06:00I hope the doctor is more organized than his staff...I hope the doctor is more organized than his staff. At least you seem to finally have reached someone who follows through. Patients have lives too and things to organize and plan when they have a big event like this coming up. You would think they would get that. Hopes things run smoother now.TravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-13946256207650553432012-12-06T21:05:07.290-06:002012-12-06T21:05:07.290-06:00Glad to hear you finally got SOME good news! Its n...Glad to hear you finally got SOME good news! Its nerve-wracking just waiting on something like this... Meanwhile I hope you cna now relax and enjoy yourself till then. Love the Blue Heron photo. Such a beautiful bird!Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627362326166805915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-58665152572153861682012-12-06T20:59:59.995-06:002012-12-06T20:59:59.995-06:00George Stoltz said
Wonderful news, Judy. I am gl...George Stoltz said<br /><br />Wonderful news, Judy. I am glad you have kept us up to date on your struggle to get s surgery appointment. It alerts us seniors to what my be in store for us with medical issues. I think you will do fine and recover quickly because of your personality and your persistence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com