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Just spoke to BIL and he is furious!

The hospital sis is in is a bit understaffed. BIL knew that, but also knew there were pretty good neurologist's aboard so he took her as local as possible. Hey! Can't blame him there.

They've been running tests, including a recent MRI which they took yesterday morning. Had the MRI done in the morning and he waited...and waited...and waited, till 9pm and he couldn't stand it any longer. He called the doc who was to read the MRI and the doc told him he spoke with BIL earlier that day. BIL said, "Yes...but only to tell me you were doing the scan". Doc proceeded to rant on about how understaffed the hospital was and that sis's case wasn't one of trauma (bleeding, head bashing..etc) and he's doing his best in this situation. BIL could'a KILLED MRI reading doc (who had no answers).

BIL went to head administrator (he can do that sorta thing by flashing his badge) and told of doc's bad "bedside manner". Administrator agreed of the bad behavior and appologized profusely...still with no MRI results. I understand having shitty hospitals in a local area...I've been there, done that! We've ALL had this experience at one time or another...eh?

Well...BIL made some calls to a few "friends in high places" and at this moment has an ambulance on stand-by and a better hospital/doctor staff in view. The red tape he is running into as of this moment is from the A.M.A. (American Medical Association). It's past 3pm now and the A.M.A was supposed to respond to his request for a transport/change of medical staff as of 2pm. No word yet! If he doesn't get their okie dokie then their medical insurance won't cover the transition.

BIL is taking sis to Christiana Hospital (Deleware)...tops in it's field of teaching and also neurological diagnosis. Next choice would have been Jefferson in Philadelphia (which isn't out of the question), a bit a ways away, but one of the very best hospitals in the country.

While I was on the phone to BIL he was with sis in her hospital room. He asked if I wanted to speak to her (foregoing all previous apprehension). I nearly shit me fekking trousers! I wasn't sure what I was leaping into. She got on the phone and was as wide eyed and wondering as a 4 y/o. "Hi hun...how ya doing" I said. "I'm great" she replied. "Have your kids been up to see you...Do you want me to come and see you"...I babbled on. "Yes...and they brought my grandbabies...who wanted some gum...did I have gum hun? (she puts the phone down on the bed...BIL tells her to pick it up...sis is on the phone)...Oh...Yes...but I told them not to swallow it...it was spearmint I think (puts the phone down again)...or was it peppermint"? BIL tells her to pick the phone up again...sis is still talking to you. "I'm going back to my trailer today. ______ (<---insert BIL's name here) has my clothes all packed...'cept what I'm wearing *giggle, giggle, giggle*. Did I tell you about my roommate? Did you call me on my cell phone? Here's my number (puts the phone down again). _______(<---BIL's name) what's my number? _______ (the number without the last 4). I know your cell number...it's ok. I'll call you. OK, she said, want my number? What's my number _______? Oh look! Cookies! I asked, "Did someone bring cookies for a snack"? They look fattening, she said. I've lost a lot of weight recently. I need new clothes. "Did I tell you I'm going back to my trailer today? It's nice out...but the sun isn't shining. I said, "It's sunny here, in Pennsylvania (trying to keep up with her fast paced conversation). We're passing it down to you. Should see it soon". It's 74 degrees here today (puts the phone down again). BIL picks it up and sighs. "Are you ok", he asks. *SIGH* Yes BIL, but I'm soooooooooooooooo worried about you!

So here's the deal...BIL IS in action and moving her to a "better place". Dunno what I'm missing from Memorial Day but I just know I'll catch up as soon as I can sit down with him face to face.

TY for listening!

*hugs all around*