Florida. Fucking Florida.

[noelleno]

"You've got five months to live. Sign up on Hospice."

Gramma has no pain, no symptoms at all.

Her doctor had the nerve to tell her over the phone that she can't go see another doctor, can't have chemo, and is going to die. No MRI, no nothing.

Who the fuck does that? OVER THE PHONE? "HI, YOU'RE GONNA DIE AND I'M NOT GOING TO AUTHORIZE ANY KIND OF ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO PREVENT IT. K HAVE A NICE DAY. :D"

What's the mentality here? "Florida is full of old people. One less to worry about!"
Somebody make this logical to me!

Last time Gramma was almost dying, they didn't see anything off that freaking CATscan. But, now, with no pain or anything, the doctor has the gall to send her off to die from just that one scan? Bullshit. Bullshit. Bullshit.

Gramma and Grampa are flying up here, thank the Lord. At the least, we will be able to see them. Otherwise, there'd be no way for us to get down there to support poor Grampa. How is he doing. This must be horrid for them.

Aunt Carolyn called a few minutes ago, in a rage, about this doctor. She is going to loose hell on him. And God bless her--you don't tell someone they're going to die and that there are no options over the phone. With little reason.


Um, other than that? I gave up on my photo restoration. I inserted some discouraged notes onto the file, and maybe that'll get me sympathy points with Mr. Mehall. This aspect of Photoshop is just not my strength.

Also fallenmoon has made more adoreable characters that I will probably end up drawing instead of doing my homework.

Comments

[pussyfortono]

Dude, that doctor is full of shit; he deserves a punch to the cock.

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

Or a punch in his paycheck. Either one I would enjoy.

[pussyfortono]

Both. I'll help. I'll bring the switchblade, you bring the tank.

[festivelyplumpe.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow, what? What the fuck? What the fuck is wrong with that doctor? It's precisely what I was thinking when I read the first few lines -- OVER THE PHONE?! PHONE?! PHONE?!

Your darling, darling Grandma. And Grandpa. Send them my regards (yes, yes.. over the net). Are you going to see another doctor? Why CAN'T you see another doctor? This is just rubbish, how can there be anything conclusive about, well, nothing?

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

I KNOW, RIGHT. What a load of crap.

They're coming up here to be cared for in a state where my mom and her sisters can tear up doctors in person and make sure shit gets done.

[skinnyvee.livejournal.com]

Everything I said on Sheezy applies here. I'm still disgusted...

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Veeveevums. X0

[ruffwriter.livejournal.com]

... dude, that is absolutely disgusting. I'm going home tomorrow; want me to make a stop by that clinic and go all Carrie on their asses? I'm so glad that your grandma is coming to you so she can see someone competent.

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

If I knew the clinic, I'd rather you just call the doctor up and tell HIM he had 5 months to live, no argument. But that's just mean. XD

GO ENJOY YOUR SWING. <3 A better way to utilize your time down thar.

[ruffwriter.livejournal.com]

I CAN DO THAT.

"Hello, Dr. Failsatlife? You're dying of Limbratoosus and you have five months to live. Of course it's a valid disease. Haven't you been keeping up with the medical journals? It turns your bones to cartilage and eats your eyes. No, you may not get a second opinion. Limbratoosus is highly contagious. For that matter, have your family move out as soon as possible. You don't want to be responsible for their deaths. Kthxbi."

[horrified.livejournal.com]

PUNCH HIM IN THE FUCKING HEAD. I HATE doctors like that. It seems that some don't care as much about older people, and that is extremely wrong and crappy and shit. =_=

Balls to that stupid doctor. She needs a second opinion from someone who cares.

I'll be praying for her and all that good stuff.

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

I guess the mentality is, is that the less you can do, the less you are worth? It's horrid.

But yeah, no mo' money going to that assbutt--when she comes up here, we can find doctors we actually know, and we'll be much better off, I think.

Thanks, gal--I appreciate the sentiment.

[horrified.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that titmonkey obviously doesn't deserve the money people give him. The family doctor both my grandparents go to has a similar attitude towards older folks and we cant get them to change doctors. I worry they won't help my grandpa to the best of their ability since he's 87. =_=

The way old people are treated is despicable. But yeah, I really hope your grandma gets the help she needs, and Mr Assbutt will be eating hat when she lives past his silly little 5 month limit.

[puffin-essence.livejournal.com]

.... Since I live in Florida, and have had to deal with our medical care, I know firsthand what this shit is like in person.

I hope your aunt gets that doctor's license revoked. Someone who would have the GALL to tell her that she has no right to see another doctor for another opinion is not only WRONG, but fucking sick in the head -- and he does not need to be a doctor if he cares that little about a human life.

Give your grandparents my absolute best. And take care of yourself, L-chan. *huggles tight*

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

From what I've heard, health care is a nightmare for old people everywhere. It's a crying shame.

It was just amazingly cruel, to me. And I am sure my Aunt is at least going to rip his balls off. Since he doesn't need them, y'know.

Definitely going to be--thanks E-chan-chan.

[peacebone.livejournal.com]

That doctor needs several swift kicks to the balls. Whether or not he approves, your grandmother should definitely get a second opinion if she can. I really hope things work out for the best.

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

She's coming up here, where we can care for her better, and we know all the doctors, so we can be sure she IS getting the attention she needs.

[leilay.livejournal.com]

Thank goodness she can come up where you all can intervene for her. Hopefully they'll get down to the bottom of all of this soon. o.O How horrible a shock for your family! And how rude that doctor was - deplorable!

... this does not restore my faith in the medical profession. XD

[sein-ying.livejournal.com]

omg!! That's so fucking awful. D:
I'm so sorry to hear such distraught news.
Can't even imagine what your Grandmother must be going through....!

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

Me neither. D: It's so mean.

[leeann-marie.livejournal.com]

I...uh...b...wh...GAH, THERE ARE NO WORDS! I want to punch that doctor in the face! I'm glad your grandma will be coming up here, though. I hope all goes well.

[noelleno.livejournal.com]

I know, man. Rounds out the state of healthcare for me reeealllll nicely.

I hope so, too, I really do.

[kazeraikaku.livejournal.com]

Dude. Seriously, I think treating people that way should be a federel offense. It depends on where you go, of course, but I'm glad you'll taking care of her. *hugs* I've never liked doctors, they tend to do stupid shit like this, and it drives me *absolutely* batty. I mean GODS, how could someone even do something like that!?
... erm, forgive my half-coherent rambling, I'm just exhausted.

[fallenmoon.livejournal.com]

My mother's original doctor who diagnosed the cancer called her and told over the phone and, basically, said you've got a year. Thank God she went to the Dana Faber Cancer Institute to get a second opinion.

XD And you like my characters, eh? Demial and Ramina are awesome.

[drisa.livejournal.com]

I really, really hope things are going to be better once your grandparents can spend time with you and your family. They surely need support, after such an incomprehensible... I don't know what to call it. That doctor is the kind of person you don't want to think/talk about, except with a fist square in their face.

I wish you all a lot of strength, and hope everything will be okay.