Update on my Mom
She just called.
FROM CRACKER BARREL.
Which does not usually perform arteriograms.
Evidently they never got the approval from her insurance company for the procedure. So? Since she was not willing to sign away and pay for it herself (ummmm…yeah), they turned her away. My mom has SEVERE anxiety concerning any and all medical procedures. She did NOT need this. Also? This is her first arteriogram done in Knoxville. She’s had all others done at Vanderbilt, which she tends to feel safer about. So now she REALLY wants to reschedule back at Vanderbilt.
So - she’s fine. Extremely PISSED OFF, but fine. She’s enjoying a good breakfast with her sister - who drove into town for this. Thanks for your good thoughts. She rescheduled for Sept. 17th. Hopefully they’ll have the insurance straightened out by then.
Update on my Maps
I haven’t even been able to print the damn things yet. I’ve been here THREE HOURS already and have gotten NOTHING accomplished. There is a technical problem related to our network and the licensing for the software I use. My boss is trying to sort it out as we speak. I’m on the verge of hysteria because I’M SICK OF THESE DAMN MAPS. I’ve kinda got a severe case of the “Insanity Giggles” where I sound like I should be *twitch* wearing a straight-jacket and *twitch* napping in a padded room somewhere.
But guess what? My other boss? Brought in COOKIES that his wife made. And I think they are the yummiest chocolate-chip cookies I’ve ever tasted. EVER.
And I’m NOT sharing.
I like the demolishing of the insurance companies plan…
What dam maps? You create maps of dams?
Cracker Barrel still refuses arteriograms but the Pecan pancakes make up for that.
Oh, my dear girl. 4:25am you were up, only to find out that your Mom didn’t have her procedure AND the plotting ain’t goin’ down as planned?
Many positive Friday wishes being sent your way, Zooty. (I was going to say good Friday wishes, but then I’d be sounding all biblcal-like, and this isn’t the time or place.
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I was pretty sure that Cracker Barrell didn’t perform arteriograms anymore…
Cracker Barrell is better than an arteriogram any day of the week. Although, I don’t imagine eating there will make the procedure have happy results…
Do you think you will be delirious by quitting time? You have been up since I went to sleep practically!
Sorry, zoot! Cracker Barrel is an awesome place for breakfast, tho.
About the cookies?
Bitch.
I felt the same way about the chocolate chip cookies yesterday at the salad luncheon. I did not want to share.
Hope your day gets better! I think I hear a margarita calling your name…
i used to support large format plotters/printers and a group of pipeline engineers that liked pirated software… i feel your pain.
your poor mom, having the stress drawn out like this… hopefully she enjoyed Cracker Barrel (i love that place! we stop in driving down to FL every year).
I have to agree with Ben on the cookies part.
Awww you totally got me NEEDING to go to Cracker Barrel now! I’ve had a lot of medical problems over the years, which means that I’ve dealt with many insurance company hassles! I swear, I would vote for ANY president that swore that they would completely demolish insurance companies and start over from scratch the right way.
I hope everything works out for your mom. I know how frustrating it is. And good luck with your maps! Don’t tear your hair out, it’s too pretty! Just keep eating those cookies, yummmmmm! Now I want Cracker Barrel AND cookies!
Hugs to the Good Daughter Zoot. It will all be ok, I promise.
Now can I have a cookie, too?
Everything happens for a reason, you know?
And give me one cookie…just one, small litttle cookie?
Well, the whole purpose of Cracker Barrel is to soothe any amount of pissed off in your soul.
Dumped? Go to Cracker Barrel.
Headachy and nauseous? Cracker Barrel is the cure?
Does your family hate you? Seriously, are you not listening? Cracker Barrel!
Your mom made the right decision by going there.
(No, I don’t work for Cracker Barrel; but I’m a fan.)
always happens to people who don’t need the extra worry.
I was sending good thoughts to you re: the maps, but I said, “screw you” when you wouldn’t share any of your cookies.
Insurance companies? They SUCK. Out loud.
I’m sorry your mom couldn’t just get it over with today. It stinks to have something you dread looming over you like that.
Oh, I’m sorry all that happened. Personally, I think she should go to Vanderbilt and you should go with her
I may be with Busy Mom on this one…altho’ the nurse that was supposed to assist was very nice and very annoyed at the hospital “office staff”…