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Juanita 'n George... WHEW! Glad THAT'S over with! What a trying time for both of you... Ya know, Juanita - I found myself nodding "yes" as I read your comment (paraphrasing) about being "Only the patient's wife" vs. the patient's doctor," with the implication that the MD has the final say-so regarding what is best for the patient. After thinking about it for a moment, I feel it's the MEDICAL PLAN'S ACCOUNTING DEPT.. that ultimately has the final say whether they'll pay for another day or nite of hospitalization which MAY BE needed, as opposed to ABSOLUTELY needed. Perhaps I watch too much "Chicago Hope," or "ER," and have a penchant for melodrama, but I recall my mom's MD of 25 years literally blowing a fuse in front of God, the hospital's accounting department, an office full of patients, and the rest of the world to get that ONE NITE of hospitalization - one crummy nite - of hospitslization after mom haad aan angiogram wherein mom - with a seroius heart condition plus signs of beginning dementia - had an inordinate amount of blood lost post-surgery due to a nurse's negligence (which is another story and my stomach knots just to think of it) Very few medical plans in today's world realize that in many - maybe even MOST - instances when a close family member's hospitalized, the whole FAMILY rather then just one individual becomes involved... expecially a spouse/caregiver. Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] From: Juanita Hibbert <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 10:04 AM Subject: George update George's surgery was successful. Prognosis is good. Yesterday was a LONG grueling day, however if he continues doing so well he will probably come home this eve. This is not my duthers but I'm only his wife not a Dr. Oh well, enough of my bitching. I am just delighted that it is over. Now maybe he can begin to rebuild his strength.Of course there will be a week or more of recuperation from the surgery. I do have lots to do before I go into the hosp. Thanks to all of you for all the support and prayers. Hugs, Juanita CG for George 74/71/64/