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In reply to the discussion: The slaughter of innocents. [View all]MedicalAdmin
(4,143 posts)191. Dear Sabrina.
Don't be heartbroken. I am OK with this. Best guesses are that I have somewhere between a few days to a few months left.
As my mom used to say, "doctors are just a high opinion of themselves wrapped up in a white jacket." Who knows. I haven't given up and I'm trying alternative therapies that may or may not work (I think that these lifestyle medicine areas need more research conducted by people who actually understand how to do them and not flunkies of pharma companies). But in the meantime I've had a good time reconnecting with friends and family. It's been an enriching experience in some good ways.
Keep the faith and keep your hope and joy.
Peace.
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I agree. This country has the most punitive, cruel attitude concerning the ill and illness.
anneboleyn
Feb 2012
#124
My mom, more than anyone, taught me how to live with dignity in the face of adversity.
MedicalAdmin
Feb 2012
#27
I really don't consider Medicare or Tricare insurance. They are health plans that everyone partakes
Cleita
Feb 2012
#37
It could have happened in California and four Democrats blew it by not voting for it.
Cleita
Feb 2012
#52
You're in my thoughts. In the meantime, send this to the Minnesota delegation.
Brickbat
Feb 2012
#35
There was a time when MN could have been considered populist and progressive.
MedicalAdmin
Feb 2012
#134
If you want to neutralize the IP, then you need to help radicalize them to the right.
MedicalAdmin
Feb 2012
#175
Alas I have a genetic anomoly and do not produce the enzyme that breaks down THC.
MedicalAdmin
Feb 2012
#149
God bless you, MedicalAdmin! May your remaining days here be as long and as pleasant as you have...
webDude
Feb 2012
#93
we have insurance. we have money in the bank. i am so fearful of exactly what you describe. it is
seabeyond
Feb 2012
#102
I've read some of your past posts and you've been in my thoughts ever since.
backtoblue
Feb 2012
#113
All I know how to say right now is thank you for all you are and have contributed.
TheKentuckian
Feb 2012
#165
This is my final post. I'm off to see the wizard and, who knows, maybe I'll beat this thing yet.
MedicalAdmin
Feb 2012
#169
Excellent post, thank you. And I agree, your friend was lucky to meet a doctor who understood
sabrina 1
Feb 2012
#179
Yes, I know how that works, regarding making too much on paper. I discovered
sabrina 1
Feb 2012
#189
Currently insurance companies have ZERO incentive to rush through payment.
MedicalAdmin
Feb 2012
#182
MA, I don't know if you;re still here but I won't you to know that I, for one, am fighting
Ecumenist
Apr 2012
#202
Much love to you my friend. I hope that you send this eloquent piece to your local paper and
NC_Nurse
May 2012
#209