tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post7186538126241489885..comments2024-03-29T00:15:14.289-07:00Comments on Jenny Matlock: I refuse to be faceless...Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-45189429200108185362014-05-17T11:52:59.373-07:002014-05-17T11:52:59.373-07:00Dearest Jenny, I love this alphabet community of c...Dearest Jenny, I love this alphabet community of caring people. Thank you. My prayers are with you and I think the only "ologist" left is a zoologist, which is perfect for our current "Z" word. There are times when I'd rather go to my local veterinarian or zoologist than to deal with people doctors. Pam Beers.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05207051298647053528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-54182607386887962982014-05-17T10:12:10.918-07:002014-05-17T10:12:10.918-07:00I haven't blogged in... well, a very very long...I haven't blogged in... well, a very very long time. I clicked my old SC link on my blog to see what was up in the world of SC and I found a message stating you are ill. I am so very sorry that whatever is plaguing your body has come upon you. I pray that you receive answers, and more than that... healing. <br /><br />I just want you to know that your SC meme meant a great deal to me and helped me get through an extremely rough time in my life. I thank you for that small escape I got to have once a week. <br /><br />Please know that I will be praying for you.RockiBottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326290443800066850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-52023868268786436402014-05-14T11:23:30.633-07:002014-05-14T11:23:30.633-07:00I'm so glad you asserted yourself. Sometimes ...I'm so glad you asserted yourself. Sometimes we do need to roar. I hope they get things figured out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-50354522008373129822014-05-13T21:36:05.473-07:002014-05-13T21:36:05.473-07:00ROAR on!
You are brilliant and funny, and a PERSON...ROAR on!<br />You are brilliant and funny, and a PERSON!<br />praying for solutions.Splendid Little Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732090154244573323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-65448456488427486842014-05-11T18:05:22.153-07:002014-05-11T18:05:22.153-07:00crap. i forgot. i was logged in to my other email....crap. i forgot. i was logged in to my other email. so... that last comment. that's from me. :]jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148220405743339501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-9028039644907199862014-05-11T18:03:20.277-07:002014-05-11T18:03:20.277-07:00hey there, missy. i read this the other day, and t...hey there, missy. i read this the other day, and then again today, and both proud of you and hurting for you. proud because i've an idea how frustrated you are. it's an inkling of an idea, sure, but... i've seen enough doctors in my day that i can comprehend, at least, that you ARE frustrated and scare and maybe a little pissed off. i get that. and i'm proud of how you handled yourself here. you did that perfectly. and with much more grace than i probably would've. and i hurt for you, too, because you're having to do any of this at all. i hope and pray that the good lord will shine a light in the right places so these people who call themselves caregivers can give you care.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908730392382989136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-89147562718463542272014-05-11T13:18:38.695-07:002014-05-11T13:18:38.695-07:00Using your photo like that was right in so many wa...Using your photo like that was right in so many ways! I hope you are able to find someone who can diagnose and treat you. When I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia years ago, it was a holistic chiropractor who identified it first. The body can be so confusing....Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-58443988299260309162014-05-10T23:50:59.814-07:002014-05-10T23:50:59.814-07:00Brilliant plan! That's what I call proactive....Brilliant plan! That's what I call proactive.Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-15101750877679055612014-05-10T18:11:58.858-07:002014-05-10T18:11:58.858-07:00Jenny, make them listen! It is the only way to fin...Jenny, make them listen! It is the only way to find out what the heck is going on! I miss seeing your swete smile here. Love you! Happy Mother's Day to you!Annesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-7879338012821931462014-05-10T07:50:43.389-07:002014-05-10T07:50:43.389-07:00Jenny, I have not been on your blog page for many ...Jenny, I have not been on your blog page for many months and I am sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well.<br />I was just diagnosed on April 6th with breast cancer, had surgery on the 28th and will start chemo on May 29th. My past few months have been awful, but I will get through it.<br />I pray that the doctors will find out what is going on with your body. <br />Much love and best wishes, Susan WellsSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11722239050957845882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-53236391000601395692014-05-09T20:50:15.028-07:002014-05-09T20:50:15.028-07:00Well done, Jenny. That photo of you is beautiful, ...Well done, Jenny. That photo of you is beautiful, and you will look even more beautiful. The last time I went to the psychiatrist, she typed on her laptop the whole time I was there so I just stopped talking. After not having a proper appointment, I ended up so depressed I was in bed about 20 hours/day. I feel better now. I'm down to 18 hours/day.<br /><br />Love,<br />Janie, who hopes she made you smileJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-13876197319734772932014-05-09T15:06:38.818-07:002014-05-09T15:06:38.818-07:00First off, I am sorry you are going through all th...First off, I am sorry you are going through all this. Especially without being able to find some answers. <br /><br />Second, YOU GO GIRL! <br />I think doctors (especially specialists) forget that WE are paying THEM for a service. Sometimes, they have to snapped back to reality. So be nice if you can and ROAR when you must!<br /><br />Healing thoughts zooming your way Jenny...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-64034171316721686412014-05-09T14:34:17.402-07:002014-05-09T14:34:17.402-07:00Absolutely brilliant move, Jenny! You really do n...Absolutely brilliant move, Jenny! You really do need to be your own advocate with the medical community--so I'm glad the hubby comes with, too! I hope they find out what the problem is...soon! :)Love and hugs!! Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-20943924329424767892014-05-09T14:34:16.918-07:002014-05-09T14:34:16.918-07:00Absolutely brilliant move, Jenny! You really do n...Absolutely brilliant move, Jenny! You really do need to be your own advocate with the medical community--so I'm glad the hubby comes with, too! I hope they find out what the problem is...soon! :)Love and hugs!! Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-26073655247989160812014-05-09T09:46:01.035-07:002014-05-09T09:46:01.035-07:00absolutely. we need human interaction or else we m...absolutely. we need human interaction or else we might as well be make of stone, so, you are right and deserve respect for being a person and not just another name on a paper. I hope you'll find your answer and get well very soon.<br />lissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012085842881252635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-49010521789217796532014-05-09T06:18:10.204-07:002014-05-09T06:18:10.204-07:00It certainly is hard to become a 'person' ...It certainly is hard to become a 'person' to the busy Doctors. I love how you've done it here and I know you'll continue to do it. YOU need the attention and I just know that one of these 'ologists is going to figure it out. Praying for good healthy for you my friend. Keep us updated.<br />XOXOBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-18036422644931762072014-05-09T06:02:03.964-07:002014-05-09T06:02:03.964-07:00You are in charge of your life, your health. It...You are in charge of your life, your health. It's okay to roar to be heard, if that's what it takes. Doctors can be so sterile in their approach to healing that it's mind blowing. They are not God. They are humans, just like us and I dare say they would expect to be heard not as one professional to another, but as a patient with concerns. My prayers are with you Miss Jenny. I know this is frustrating for you both, but I know in time God will reveal what ails you. {{hugs}}Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-42304588984215056132014-05-09T03:15:06.549-07:002014-05-09T03:15:06.549-07:00You so deserve to be shown respect. When my mom wa...You so deserve to be shown respect. When my mom was being diagnosed with cancer, the doctors would only talk to me. It drove me crazy. She was in the room and she was the one who was sick.JDaniel4's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354900916937838719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-22501353339793195762014-05-09T00:36:26.566-07:002014-05-09T00:36:26.566-07:00To some doctors you are just a faceless body ! You...To some doctors you are just a faceless body ! You are right to claim that you are a woman and not a thing which has to be repaired ! I too roar and loud when I meet a so said "doctor" who has forgotten that we are human beings and no lab rats ! Keep on fighting !!Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-36575851910639815452014-05-09T00:11:35.654-07:002014-05-09T00:11:35.654-07:00Loud is great! I really hope everything will turn ...Loud is great! I really hope everything will turn out to be ok! Good luck!Cristina Pophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586259153080690480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-17391447915844382062014-05-08T22:55:47.057-07:002014-05-08T22:55:47.057-07:00Jenny, You go girl!!! xo JennyJenny, You go girl!!! xo JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-29641491470563400642014-05-08T21:54:29.430-07:002014-05-08T21:54:29.430-07:00Never give up being yourself, Jenny!
It's hard...Never give up being yourself, Jenny!<br />It's hard not to feel like a number, when you go from one doc to the next, and from one appointment to the other:(<br />From the doc's side, remember that they got into their job because they did initially care for people ...and you're right, it's because of the sheer magnitude of patients that they sometimes forget that each case is a person worthy to be treated as a person, and not as a case number!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-2314273581071645822014-05-08T20:46:34.371-07:002014-05-08T20:46:34.371-07:00I am sorry to hear about your situation, Jenny. I ...I am sorry to hear about your situation, Jenny. I hope the Dr. tells all about your message. Unfortunately, it is easy to lose sight of a patient's humanity among all the charts. Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-58432657562024123792014-05-08T17:04:19.486-07:002014-05-08T17:04:19.486-07:00Smartest thing you could have done, Jenny. And I&#...Smartest thing you could have done, Jenny. And I'm impressed with how you can feel so ill and still manage to advocate for yourself. I know from personal experience how very difficult that is.<br /><br />You are in my prayers, and I hope they figure this out sooner than later.<br /><br />"/Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-81668635991018501742014-05-08T15:55:27.135-07:002014-05-08T15:55:27.135-07:00Glad you rattled his cage. I think there's alw...Glad you rattled his cage. I think there's always something of a doctor-patient disconnect due to doctors thinking they are so much smarter than the people they are treating. However, certain groups tend to be shut out more than others. Women are assumed to be hysterical, and older people tend to be treated like they are senile. Larger people tend to be treated like everything is related to their weight, and pretty well blamed for any problem they may have. It's lazy medicine.<br />Specialists do seem to have "House Syndrome," where they are more interested in the disease/disorder than the patient. Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.com