Re: An aging issue I hadn't anticipated.

BalletBabe · ‎03-05-2011

@Ketra You have no idea how happy I am to see that you know what is really going on. I refuse all immunizations. I also agree with the meds also. I will also say this---The insurance companies are pushing the Dr's to push this stuff. It is one big $$$$$$$ maker.

I had to threaten the insurance company to stop calling me and telling me what I need. My phone would not stop and I finally told them that they are harassing me and if they continue, I will contact a lawyer. Haven't been called since. LOL

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@house_cat What I noticed is at my grocery store years ago you knew the cashiers but now everyone is part time so the co. does not have to give benefits (so sad) so you really don't get to know people. At the doctor's office everyone is the same since I have been with this dr. for 5 years. Very nice people with a mix of young and old. Some look retired but work part time. We are living in such different times than when we were growing up and you knew most of your neighors and they looked out for you and were friendly.

kindness is strength

FuzzyFace · ‎03-15-2010

@Ketra . I refuse all immunizations.
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You're a menace to the rest of us. Please stay home and NEVER go out; you could get us all killed. You should be forced to wear a special badge when you go out in public so people will know you're trying to kill us all, especially our children.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

@Ifeelwicked You were really blessed to have found such an amazing doctor. Today, even if doctors want to follow in his compassionate footsteps I believe their hands are tied and they are influenced as a result of the constraints/recommendation of their medical facility. I am so sorry for your loss.

@Ifeelwicked wrote:
Talk about being able to relate! For 35 years our entire family has seen the kindest, most compassionate, and wonderful doctor in Orange County, CA. He delivered our three children, (talked me off more than one cliff as a new mama trying to be perfect), always took the time to talk to each of our family members at their appt. whether it was about school, a shared passion for flying, or just a sweet story. He REALLY listened bc he genuinely cared. Never one to just grab his Rx pad for a quick “got it, hi and by.” He was in family practice and a surgeon in a large medical group. We were good to go. Or so I thought! Fast forward to this past February when we were out to dinner with friends, the wife of which worked at one of the hospitals with him. I happened to mention that we hadn’t needed medical care in a while and said please tell me he hadn’t retired. (Our worst fear ever!) Her face dropped as she told me he had passed away 5 days prior! He was 71 yrs. young, but looked like he was 55. He had lost his beloved wife 10 months prior. (And their babies were all fur babies!) The outpouring of love was so huge for him that a separate memorial had to be held for his patients alone. It’s been 8 months and, of course, I’m suddenly facing rotator cuff and wrist surgery. Beyond nervous, I’ve already postponed the procedure once. I’ll get there, but the pain of losing him is still worse than the pain in my shoulder. Bottom line, this was my aging issue I hadn’t prepared for. Thanks for allowing me to share and have a wonderful fall weekend everyone.🍂🌻🍁🏈🎃

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

@Ketra Well stated...and certainly agree with your comments.

@Ketra wrote:

I know what you mean and it is definitely a bummer! I don’t trust younger doctors as they are not educated in the same way the older and more seasoned doctors were. They are afraid to touch their patients, relying solely on online diagnoses. They over-medicate patients, not ever warning of serious side effects or drug interactions. They also are getting kickbacks from big pharma companies to get as many patients possible on their drugs and “numerous” vaccines. The best things we can do for our own health these days is to stay informed about our health issues and the drugs we are prescribed. We must do our own research and not blindly trust our lives in the hands of our physicians without doing our due diligence. I agree with some of the medicines my doctors have prescribed and some I don’t. I let them know and thank them for their recommendation, but politely state that I don’t agree due to certain studies that have been done....I read a lot from the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM), and many medical online librarys that physicians use. Luckily I am interested in medicine and like to research. Also, it is always wise to google your medications ingredients. You would be surprised at the number of harmful ingredients in certain medications these days. Aluminum, fomaldahyde,,, FDA approved used to mean something, but no longer does. A really good doctor will not take offense to you not agreeing with them, and I’m fortunate to say I have several. House Cat, in a very long winded way I’ve been trying to say that you must take an interest and an active roll in your own health issues now if you haven’t been doing so in the past. Most people rely completely on their doctors to do that, but if you want to ensure that you have the longest and best quality life possible, take a very active roll in your own health. Never blindly trust a doctor or any other paid individual with your life.

Ifeelwicked · ‎06-03-2012

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@Ifeelwicked You were really blessed to have found such an amazing doctor. Today, even if doctors want to follow in his compassionate footsteps I believe their hands are tied and they are influenced as a result of the constraints/recommendation of their medical facility. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thank you so much!🌷
@Ifeelwicked wrote:
Talk about being able to relate! For 35 years our entire family has seen the kindest, most compassionate, and wonderful doctor in Orange County, CA. He delivered our three children, (talked me off more than one cliff as a new mama trying to be perfect), always took the time to talk to each of our family members at their appt. whether it was about school, a shared passion for flying, or just a sweet story. He REALLY listened bc he genuinely cared. Never one to just grab his Rx pad for a quick “got it, hi and by.” He was in family practice and a surgeon in a large medical group. We were good to go. Or so I thought! Fast forward to this past February when we were out to dinner with friends, the wife of which worked at one of the hospitals with him. I happened to mention that we hadn’t needed medical care in a while and said please tell me he hadn’t retired. (Our worst fear ever!) Her face dropped as she told me he had passed away 5 days prior! He was 71 yrs. young, but looked like he was 55. He had lost his beloved wife 10 months prior. (And their babies were all fur babies!) The outpouring of love was so huge for him that a separate memorial had to be held for his patients alone. It’s been 8 months and, of course, I’m suddenly facing rotator cuff and wrist surgery. Beyond nervous, I’ve already postponed the procedure once. I’ll get there, but the pain of losing him is still worse than the pain in my shoulder. Bottom line, this was my aging issue I hadn’t prepared for. Thanks for allowing me to share and have a wonderful fall weekend everyone.🍂🌻🍁🏈🎃

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

My gyn just retired....as did my dentist and my ENT. Hair stylist is out for 6 months having chemo. Pharmacist was just let go and he thinks it was due to his age...he is 64...the store is "revamping". I have always preferred older Drs...they have the experience one can only get through years of practice. Now the hunt begins for new ones. You are right...it is a bit sad.

Boomernichols · ‎11-22-2013

My gynecologist has retired and moved to savannah, ga and my endocrinologisr had a massive heart attack at work and passed away at only 52 years old. I am at a loss for replacements as there are few to choose from here. i live in a small town of about 3000 people and choices are slim to start with. i have numerous health issues and pray that god will see fit to put me in capable hands!

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@Boomernichols: I too live in a small town. Except for Cardiologist and Opthomalogist, all my doctors and dentists are in Phoenix (three hrs from me). We try to get several appointments in a day or combine with Costco stockup. We sometimes spend the night out of town. It's important to get good doctors wherever they practice.