tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post4081294868101301774..comments2024-02-23T06:20:54.048-08:00Comments on Life's Little Adventures: Not How I Wanted to Start the New YearJim and Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-28674756011793200952018-02-04T20:10:13.935-08:002018-02-04T20:10:13.935-08:00Thank goodness we are nowhere near you, I think Wa...Thank goodness we are nowhere near you, I think Wayne would definitely have brought a cat home by now if he was spending so much time with so many kitties! I imagine once we retire we will spend some time volunteering at a shelter also.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/05979446142128610261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-7112449132904143212018-01-17T15:34:54.868-08:002018-01-17T15:34:54.868-08:00Glad the arm is getting better:)Glad the arm is getting better:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-62646095251085998042018-01-13T07:00:33.424-08:002018-01-13T07:00:33.424-08:00No, it wasn't malpractice, just one of those t...No, it wasn't malpractice, just one of those things that can happen. I worked in medicine so am well aware that complications can occur after even the most minor procedures.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-8998409428178380352018-01-13T06:58:09.065-08:002018-01-13T06:58:09.065-08:00Jim's bike is several years old and well used ...Jim's bike is several years old and well used so he got a good deal on it. He would never have bought a new one at $4,000. We test rode an electric bike last week, and although it weighed 55 pounds it felt light as a feather with the motor to assist. What fun! I could see having one someday.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-7398558993706593072018-01-12T21:41:47.813-08:002018-01-12T21:41:47.813-08:00I don't know about suing, but I would definite...I don't know about suing, but I would definitely make sure someone knows what happened. Glad hiking and biking resolved the problem.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-40561926705246716192018-01-12T14:06:37.764-08:002018-01-12T14:06:37.764-08:00Goodness that sounds like some possible incompeten...Goodness that sounds like some possible incompetence on the part of the person who did the blood draw. I frequently bruise so when I go in for a draw I always tell them that I get huge bruises and then they are extra careful. Glad it's getting better. Boy Jim's bike looks like a great one. I'd really like something much lighter than my Trek and with wider tires. Maybe I should look in to what he bought.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-4054222073710331912018-01-12T13:10:30.243-08:002018-01-12T13:10:30.243-08:00I too have had painful sticks but the pain never l...I too have had painful sticks but the pain never lasted.<br />I have a feeling somebody will come along and give Cheeto a home for his remaining teethless years. Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-59430762176647893622018-01-12T13:07:39.696-08:002018-01-12T13:07:39.696-08:00That is so true that even the most minor procedure...That is so true that even the most minor procedures have risks, so it's not really malpractice but more like a complication. Your story is interesting with the pain in the shoulder and bicep. I guess you had some nerve damage? I sure don't look forward to the next time I have to have blood drawn.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-59207638397566312682018-01-12T13:02:01.215-08:002018-01-12T13:02:01.215-08:00Maybe had I used the warm compresses initially it ...Maybe had I used the warm compresses initially it would have prevented the swelling. What was so strange is there was never any bruise, which is why I couldn't believe there was bleeding. I just hope it doesn't ever happen again!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-68488943096824530452018-01-12T12:59:10.672-08:002018-01-12T12:59:10.672-08:00I don't let much stop me from hiking and bikin...I don't let much stop me from hiking and biking but I did have to take it easy for a few days when my arm was really sore.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-41207265114511749682018-01-12T12:57:38.438-08:002018-01-12T12:57:38.438-08:00Whenever we are tempted to adopt another cat we re...Whenever we are tempted to adopt another cat we remember what we went through with the last two. I'm sure there will be more cats in our future but we will have to have a house first!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-86184054428955201832018-01-12T12:54:23.851-08:002018-01-12T12:54:23.851-08:00I've never had a problem with a blood draw or ...I've never had a problem with a blood draw or IVs in the past and had no idea something like that could happen, but now I know!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-87521964306649602272018-01-12T12:52:21.702-08:002018-01-12T12:52:21.702-08:00Thanks, my arm is almost back to normal so I think...Thanks, my arm is almost back to normal so I think it will be fine. Yes, she did have to fish around a bit, which is when the pain hit, but she said she got the vein so I just endured it. I will contact them and see if they might pay the bills but I'm not hopeful since both the doctor's notes and the ultrasound report are very vague.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-23897580199065937322018-01-12T12:48:12.301-08:002018-01-12T12:48:12.301-08:00There is a big turnover of cats at Fearless kitty ...There is a big turnover of cats at Fearless kitty so every week we fall in love with a different one. For some odd reason we are both attracted to the ones with medical conditions. Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-82964305216938449402018-01-12T12:45:20.064-08:002018-01-12T12:45:20.064-08:00Hate that we'll be gone when you guys get here...Hate that we'll be gone when you guys get here.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-82059341221416193882018-01-12T12:44:35.873-08:002018-01-12T12:44:35.873-08:00Thanks, my arm is almost back to normal but still ...Thanks, my arm is almost back to normal but still a little sore.Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-71059792286134276692018-01-12T12:43:37.498-08:002018-01-12T12:43:37.498-08:00Long hikes help just about everything!Long hikes help just about everything!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-45240370170246014432018-01-12T08:55:10.032-08:002018-01-12T08:55:10.032-08:00Glad the arm is finally feeling better - that'...Glad the arm is finally feeling better - that's a long time to be in pain! I'm a difficult draw for blood so have had some painful sticks, but nothing after the fact. I love black cats and Cheeto is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the happy survivor stories for these sweet kitties.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-41053369691466857482018-01-12T08:21:53.907-08:002018-01-12T08:21:53.907-08:00Re blood draw....I had a similar but diff experien...Re blood draw....I had a similar but diff experience some years ago. The draw was routine enough, but several days after I began experiencing a sharp pain in my bicep and shoulder when picking up things. After two weeks I couldn't close my fingers on a sheet of paper without intense pain. They sent me for shock treatment -- maybe goes by diff name such as: electro-stimulation -- to the arm which, after the 3rd, I had had enough. Fortunately, it worked, but every now and then I can feel a twinge. Upon mentioning malpractice I was summarily excommunicated from the medical group (back in the days before Primary Care and referrals). I didn't really think it was malpractice since the draw was as routine as any, but their reaction gave valuable insight. I learned that even the most benign procedure can have major repercussions. Good luck and I hope it heals. PS. Thanks for the cat news!MFHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495926455768090923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-49535720025765464172018-01-12T08:08:01.806-08:002018-01-12T08:08:01.806-08:00I recently had an IV put in and later developed sw...I recently had an IV put in and later developed swelling and pain at the site. The literature they sent me home with said to put warm compresses on it for 20 minutes every two hours for 24 hours. It finally went away and the resulting bruise was pretty amazing as the blood dissipated. Glad to hear all is better. Jim's bike looks pretty spiffy! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-26672924967240290712018-01-12T06:22:36.078-08:002018-01-12T06:22:36.078-08:00Nice to see that you were able to hit the trails b...Nice to see that you were able to hit the trails biking and hiking despite your arm. Glad to hear it is getting better!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-480600678531403582018-01-12T05:50:00.921-08:002018-01-12T05:50:00.921-08:00What a scary result of a blood draw! Glad to hear ...What a scary result of a blood draw! Glad to hear it is better now.<br /><br />That no cat in the RV policy is tough!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-37910951270684903522018-01-11T21:50:29.039-08:002018-01-11T21:50:29.039-08:00Who would have thought you could have developed th...Who would have thought you could have developed this problem from having blood drawn! So glad you are feeling better and able to hit the trails again. Glad Jim is enjoying his new bike. Love those kitties!!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-62027483537957827142018-01-11T20:32:16.686-08:002018-01-11T20:32:16.686-08:00Ok.....I used to superise a blood drawing center a...Ok.....I used to superise a blood drawing center and also taught blood drawing. Mark is right....it is malpractice. If you have deep bleeding in your arm causing you pain that means the person that drew your blood totally botched your draw. My advice, contact the place and ask to talk to managemenr. I think they should pay for your medical bills. I wonder, did the person dig around fishing for your vein, are your veins visible, small? Now if you are a difficult draw I do not recomeND you tell them which arm to draw, it is better to let them check and decide what they want to do. The person that drew you blood NEED to be reported, if they were working for me I would want to check their technique. The lab I worked for took this stuff very seriously. Ok gonna get off my soap box. You can e mail me if you like. I as so sorry and hope it is better and does not give you any further trouble.Sewing Up A Stormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702395570055483788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9062337474734435253.post-5084784177476185922018-01-11T20:26:13.562-08:002018-01-11T20:26:13.562-08:00So sorry to hear about your arm, Gayle. And so rid...So sorry to hear about your arm, Gayle. And so ridiculous that you've had to pay hundreds of dollars to diagnose a problem caused by a medical procedure. But glad to know you're doing better.<br />Thanks for continuing to share such positive stories of the kitties who are getting a second chance at life. Love seeing their sweet faces. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.com