Just as I was putting pen to paper, and making notes, while driving around on my "real job", I was struck down with an aneurysm. Fortunately I got the best of care at the hospital I went to, on an emergencuy basis, and I came through surgery with no ill effects, or after effects. But it did take the entire month on August, plus a couple weeks in September, to get the doctor's release, so I can go back to my job.
I did find myself reading a lot of books, as there was nothing worth while on TV, for the most part. We can listen to the candidates on either side, and not just the presidential candidates, nitpick on what each other thinks, decides, stands for etc, etc, etc. but after a while, who cares?
A few observations on the whole "adventure." When I went to the emergency room, it was full of people who really didn't look that sick except for the gal who was in labor. I heard people complaining that they had been there "X" amount of hours, and were going home if they didn't get service. Now, if they're really sick, why would they even think of leaving the emergency room? And if not that sick, why did they choose the emergency room in the first place?
I did have the co-pay with me ($100.) I wondered how many people just said something like "bill me"? I'm sure if they paid their $100, they wouldn't be contemplating going home for "lack of service."
While I was in one of the examine rooms, there was another woman in a room yelling that she wanted a cigarette. She was told she couldn't have one, and she started throwing things. Security was called on her.
I have received a couple bills, which say on them "this is not a bill" as the insurance companies have to hash out who is going to pay what. The stay was definitely not cheap. But in retrospect of what the doctors, nurses, and other staff personnel go through, they probably earn every dime they make.
They see you at your worst, and try to help you any way they can, often with little respect. If you doubt this, jut go sit in an emergency room and watch the action...might be better than people-watching at the mall!
Just glad to be alive on Day 219!
I did find myself reading a lot of books, as there was nothing worth while on TV, for the most part. We can listen to the candidates on either side, and not just the presidential candidates, nitpick on what each other thinks, decides, stands for etc, etc, etc. but after a while, who cares?
A few observations on the whole "adventure." When I went to the emergency room, it was full of people who really didn't look that sick except for the gal who was in labor. I heard people complaining that they had been there "X" amount of hours, and were going home if they didn't get service. Now, if they're really sick, why would they even think of leaving the emergency room? And if not that sick, why did they choose the emergency room in the first place?
I did have the co-pay with me ($100.) I wondered how many people just said something like "bill me"? I'm sure if they paid their $100, they wouldn't be contemplating going home for "lack of service."
While I was in one of the examine rooms, there was another woman in a room yelling that she wanted a cigarette. She was told she couldn't have one, and she started throwing things. Security was called on her.
I have received a couple bills, which say on them "this is not a bill" as the insurance companies have to hash out who is going to pay what. The stay was definitely not cheap. But in retrospect of what the doctors, nurses, and other staff personnel go through, they probably earn every dime they make.
They see you at your worst, and try to help you any way they can, often with little respect. If you doubt this, jut go sit in an emergency room and watch the action...might be better than people-watching at the mall!
Just glad to be alive on Day 219!
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