tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post7970957553563617775..comments2023-10-22T06:15:30.760-04:00Comments on Boomer Musings: The Cough: hospitals suckDouglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752593286034877538noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-84283328668253798492011-03-09T07:24:37.055-05:002011-03-09T07:24:37.055-05:00Since this was the 90's, there was no health c...Since this was the 90's, there was no health care reform bill. But, as with <br />all things, there are always rules and regulations imposed by those that <br />administer health insurance.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------Douglas4517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-42866266858977800332011-03-08T17:54:59.444-05:002011-03-08T17:54:59.444-05:00I should have referenced the first post, I guess, ...I should have referenced the first post, I guess, would have prevented some <br />confusion. Survival is what it's all about, isn't it?<br /><br />I live in a very humid place which makes me wonder about the possibility of <br />a fungus infection. We have something called "black mold" here which is <br />classified as "toxic." The building I worked in at the time had it all over <br />the walls of our open-to-air stairwells. It would explain why the <br />antibiotics seemed to have little effect.Douglas4517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-71546051203887119812011-03-08T17:33:20.887-05:002011-03-08T17:33:20.887-05:00I've had things stick to my ribs... but never ...I've had things stick to my ribs... but never thought about my ribs sticking <br />to me. My fight was just beginning.Douglas4517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-21504469817147268712011-03-08T16:17:51.018-05:002011-03-08T16:17:51.018-05:00Whoa! Douglas! Just caught up on the last two da...Whoa! Douglas! Just caught up on the last two days and am amazed at how hard you had to fight to be treated decently.<br /><br />I have always had lung problems and have coughed until I passed out -- but I have never broken a rib! What kinda crap is that?!<br /><br />They stick with you, though, don't they? <br /><br />Pearl<br /><br />p.s. Am coming up on six weeks without a cigarette. I have missed it only twice. I have successfully convinced myself that "I'm not a smoker". I know you've been tracking my progress!Pearlhttp://pearl-whyyoulittle.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-20544178566166548392011-03-08T14:11:30.222-05:002011-03-08T14:11:30.222-05:00Well..thank goodness that health care reform bill ...Well..thank goodness that health care reform bill didnt' pass. It promises such dire consequences for the patient. Thankfully you got the best care available!FTell001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-39721043149228914112011-03-08T13:56:52.306-05:002011-03-08T13:56:52.306-05:00I guess I misread your post too--I thought you'...I guess I misread your post too--I thought you'd just been in the hospital. Well--that's GOOD NEWS--you've made it with lingering issues is still making it. I know more than I care to know about pulmonology, lung pain (which is felt in your shoulder, of all places) and biopsies. If you ever go back in, insist on a broncoscopy--it's really no big deal at all. A friend had a biopsy done through a needle--how barbaric!!<br /><br />Hope you live in a dry place and have continued good health.Heidihttp://www.heidiinwisconsin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-26431115636495526072011-03-08T13:50:46.890-05:002011-03-08T13:50:46.890-05:00A number of medical professionals (none of them do...A number of medical professionals (none of them doctors) were mystified that <br />I did not have a broncoscopy. As was I ( and still am). It might have meant <br />a speedy and complete recovery. Instead, the diagnostic procedure more <br />resembled a Marks Brothers or Three Stooges film.<br /><br />I am ok. But some things linger, don't they?<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------Douglas4517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-63024877981027356512011-03-08T13:48:33.497-05:002011-03-08T13:48:33.497-05:00I am afraid you misread the post, my friend. This ...I am afraid you misread the post, my friend. This all happened between 14 <br />and 12 years ago. I have been left with some lung "issues" which plague me <br />and affect my quality of life. I know that, as you learned, the quality of <br />the hospital has little to do with the quality of medical care. It helps <br />(sanitation practices primarily) but it is not the most important factor.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------Douglas4517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-25216253495240407142011-03-08T12:58:58.840-05:002011-03-08T12:58:58.840-05:00I am sorry that you are not well. Hope you get bet...I am sorry that you are not well. Hope you get better soon! Hospital suck everywhere. But they are better than nothing. I had a motorbike accident in Indonesia when I was 29 and was brought to a strange hospital that really sucked in a way I didn't imagine it possible (like I was left lying on the floor and a woman beside be was having a baby and was screaming at the top of her lungs. But, after while, I realised the local doctors and people knew exactly what they were doing. I was well treated after all and healed well. Certainly, an experience I will never forget.<br /><br />CiaoMan of Roma Maniushttp://maniuslentulus.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7561631984395061740.post-80468335351960214652011-03-08T12:22:14.651-05:002011-03-08T12:22:14.651-05:00Are you o.k. now?? I have a ghoulish interest in ...Are you o.k. now?? I have a ghoulish interest in anything related to lungs. I had Blastomycosis 3 years ago--a deadly lung fungus that is rare, but prevalent in NE Wisconsin (where I live). I wrote a blog on this (attached if you care to read--if you're a ghoul like me, anyway http://heidiinwisconsin.blogspot.com/2008/10/fun-with-lungs.html<br /><br />Anyway--I completely understand the hospitals suck routine. I was in for 8 days, peeing myself from coughing so hard and day after day, they cared less and less. I was doped up on morphine and vidocine, but still miserable. I was sent home with oxygen, iv drugs and all kinds of fun meds for 6 months--but I recovered fine. <br /><br />I'll be waiting for another post to see if you're better. My prayers are with you!Heidihttp://www.heidiinwisconsin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com