What a wonderful illustration of our collective humanity… and imperfection. I had a similar experience last fall in preparation for my back surgery. Two procedures were scheduled back to back. I heard the first doctor mention using contrast dye, and my instructions for the second procedure had also mentioned dye. I intuited that I should mention the dye that would accompany the MRI that came next. The first doctor suggested that his portion would have to be rescheduled as the MRI should have been done first. He instructed his support staff to call the folks that would perform the MRI. In the end a resolution was found that allowed both procedures to occur.
Your description suggests something thoughtful allowed your imaging to occur somewhat as planned. That folks might err in their doings is not the point. That they take responsibility and seek a solution is what matters.
Well navigated. Now I hope your week end involves no needles, dye, or navigating contradictory instructions. Be.
Yup! Quite a gift. I like discovering new things as much as the next guy, but I could also see the benefit from an induced state of suspended animation until the poking and prodding has wrapped up. 🤔 I often tell folks that I lose 50/50 bets 100% of the time, so with my luck I’d be sure to awaken prematurely!
Oooh! You just reminded me of the temporary block I had while in labor. Things were moving so fast they said an epidural wasn’t necessary. And then the kid refused to come out!
He’s more than worth every millisecond of that crazy time.
Gail, I'm so sorry you had to deal with that negativity during such a stressful time. I like Jack's comment about not taking things personally. You seemed to have accomplished this. I'm not so sure I would have. But I hope that's the last of it for you on this journey.
Thanks Karen. I’m not sorry at all. The experience was a learning opportunity - I was able to watch my shame pattern pop up and then dissipate because of my awareness. Doubly blessed to be able to share here.
I am going pass on the experience to my nurse navigator. There is either a one time or repeated glitch in the communication system.
Not taking things personally… What a shift I have been able to make with lots of patience, grace, and people who continue to lead by example. I’m grateful!
Thank you Karen. It is with true humbleness that I can look back and see how many have been patiently teaching me through non-teaching ways.
How this thing called life works is truly a mystery, as Pope Francis once said. Might as well embrace it with grace and resilience? And, hope that as we turn our sufferings into learning that we continue to evolve toward “better”.
I think Nathaniel was in there pondering his next move. He pretty well knew that he’d have to search far and wide to find a better place than right where he was.
And to conquer that block at such an early age! Good maneuver…
What a wonderful illustration of our collective humanity… and imperfection. I had a similar experience last fall in preparation for my back surgery. Two procedures were scheduled back to back. I heard the first doctor mention using contrast dye, and my instructions for the second procedure had also mentioned dye. I intuited that I should mention the dye that would accompany the MRI that came next. The first doctor suggested that his portion would have to be rescheduled as the MRI should have been done first. He instructed his support staff to call the folks that would perform the MRI. In the end a resolution was found that allowed both procedures to occur.
Your description suggests something thoughtful allowed your imaging to occur somewhat as planned. That folks might err in their doings is not the point. That they take responsibility and seek a solution is what matters.
Well navigated. Now I hope your week end involves no needles, dye, or navigating contradictory instructions. Be.
Just home from a pre-procedure nose swab! 😂 C…. The gift that keeps giving.
Yup! Quite a gift. I like discovering new things as much as the next guy, but I could also see the benefit from an induced state of suspended animation until the poking and prodding has wrapped up. 🤔 I often tell folks that I lose 50/50 bets 100% of the time, so with my luck I’d be sure to awaken prematurely!
Oooh! You just reminded me of the temporary block I had while in labor. Things were moving so fast they said an epidural wasn’t necessary. And then the kid refused to come out!
He’s more than worth every millisecond of that crazy time.
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A question mark walks into a bar? 😁
I have a fragment of a quote, but it was something about a true professional “takes everything seriously, but nothing personally”.
Love this funny because it required almost no thinking! ♥️
Gail, I'm so sorry you had to deal with that negativity during such a stressful time. I like Jack's comment about not taking things personally. You seemed to have accomplished this. I'm not so sure I would have. But I hope that's the last of it for you on this journey.
Thanks Karen. I’m not sorry at all. The experience was a learning opportunity - I was able to watch my shame pattern pop up and then dissipate because of my awareness. Doubly blessed to be able to share here.
I am going pass on the experience to my nurse navigator. There is either a one time or repeated glitch in the communication system.
Not taking things personally… What a shift I have been able to make with lots of patience, grace, and people who continue to lead by example. I’m grateful!
You're amazing, Gail. All the work you've done has prepared you for this journey in a million ways.
Thank you Karen. It is with true humbleness that I can look back and see how many have been patiently teaching me through non-teaching ways.
How this thing called life works is truly a mystery, as Pope Francis once said. Might as well embrace it with grace and resilience? And, hope that as we turn our sufferings into learning that we continue to evolve toward “better”.
I think Nathaniel was in there pondering his next move. He pretty well knew that he’d have to search far and wide to find a better place than right where he was.
And to conquer that block at such an early age! Good maneuver…
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I believe there is greatness in that young man. I’m just a little biased.