OT and now my trip to the Orthopedic Surgeon

[dasher]

because of my ridiculous high blood sugar, I have to walk for at least 30 minutes every day. About a month ago, I had to stop because the pain in my knee became extreme. I go to my G.P., he takes an x-ray and they find something. That something has two words and the first word has 13 letters. So, I get a trip to the Orthopedic Surgeon. Problem is, I can't get a cortisone shot because my blood sugar has risen because I can't walk. And I can't walk without the shot. But I go anyways. My Dr's name is Dr Burns. Right off, I say to the pretty young nurse, I hope he isn't the Dr Burns from M.A.S.H.. Ha Ha. She has no idea what I am referring to. Incredible, neither does Dr Burns. So anyway, the Dr says a cortisone shot is what is needed at least for now. He isn't worried about my blood sugar rising. After all, it isn't his life. He says other steps may be needed if the shot doesn't work. I am laying down getting ready for the shot and I say, I wish I could narrow down where the pain is to help you with the shot. The Dr looks at me and says, what makes you think I need your help? I don't speak. He says I'm good at this. I swear, I couldn't stop laughing while I got the shot. Hopefully it will work. I guess I will walk tomorrow and find out.

 

[orangefog]

Good luck. I hope you are able to walk. And you know the doctor put something negative in your file.

 

[dasher]

Good luck. I hope you are able to walk. And you know the doctor put something negative in your file.

When I had my last colonoscopy, the dr played hoop at kansas. Was good to. I looked him up and he was a double figure scorer three straight years. right before the procedure, I rubbed it in about our success against Kansas. That wasn't very bright on my part

 

[Bayside44]

When I had my last colonoscopy, the dr played hoop at kansas. Was good to. I looked him up and he was a double figure scorer three straight years. right before the procedure, I rubbed it in about our success against Kansas. That wasn't very bright on my part

So he verified anesthesia is a needless option.

 

[RoofBeam]

If you are a Type II diabetic you might consider Jason Fung's work on intermittent fasting:

 

[sutomcat]

If you are a Type II diabetic you might consider Jason Fung's work on intermittent fasting:

Good,suggestion. Might want to consider keto as well. Should help a lot.

Good luck dash.

 

[MG44]

because of my ridiculous high blood sugar, I have to walk for at least 30 minutes every day. About a month ago, I had to stop because the pain in my knee became extreme. I go to my G.P., he takes an x-ray and they find something. That something has two words and the first word has 13 letters. So, I get a trip to the Orthopedic Surgeon. Problem is, I can't get a cortisone shot because my blood sugar has risen because I can't walk. And I can't walk without the shot. But I go anyways. My Dr's name is Dr Burns. Right off, I say to the pretty young nurse, I hope he isn't the Dr Burns from M.A.S.H.. Ha Ha. She has no idea what I am referring to. Incredible, neither does Dr Burns. So anyway, the Dr says a cortisone shot is what is needed at least for now. He is worried about my blood sugar rising. After all, it isn't his life. He says other steps may be needed if the shot doesn't work. I am laying down getting ready for the shot and I say, I wish I could narrow down where the pain is to help you with the shot. The Dr looks at me and says, what makes you think I need your help? I don't speak. He says I'm good at this. I swear, I couldn't stop laughing while I got the shot. Hopefully it will work. I guess I will walk tomorrow and find out.

I'm no Dr, but that rules out potato knee

 

[OrangeXtreme]

My Uncle in Philly had bypass surgery about a decade ago.

His cardiologist was Dr. Reggie Ho.

Yup, the former Notre Dame kicker.

 

[SU in Hershey]

because of my ridiculous high blood sugar, I have to walk for at least 30 minutes every day. About a month ago, I had to stop because the pain in my knee became extreme. I go to my G.P., he takes an x-ray and they find something. That something has two words and the first word has 13 letters. So, I get a trip to the Orthopedic Surgeon. Problem is, I can't get a cortisone shot because my blood sugar has risen because I can't walk. And I can't walk without the shot. But I go anyways. My Dr's name is Dr Burns. Right off, I say to the pretty young nurse, I hope he isn't the Dr Burns from M.A.S.H.. Ha Ha. She has no idea what I am referring to. Incredible, neither does Dr Burns. So anyway, the Dr says a cortisone shot is what is needed at least for now. He is worried about my blood sugar rising. After all, it isn't his life. He says other steps may be needed if the shot doesn't work. I am laying down getting ready for the shot and I say, I wish I could narrow down where the pain is to help you with the shot. The Dr looks at me and says, what makes you think I need your help? I don't speak. He says I'm good at this. I swear, I couldn't stop laughing while I got the shot. Hopefully it will work. I guess I will walk tomorrow and find out.

First off, I hope you are feeling better this morning!
Second, thanks for making a fair amount of us feel older with the M.A.S.H. reference. The doctors and nurses just keep getting younger and younger. As an aside, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) was one of the many reasons I pursued medicine, and not for the boozing and womanizing of course.
Third, a few seconds of explanation from the surgeon would not have been difficult. Something to the effect of "Once I inject this medicine, it will work its way throughout the joint and hopefully help the area that needs it. In this setting, precise location is not as critical, but thank you." It's not that hard, really! (With the BIG assumption that he has the proper working diagnosis).
Finally, regarding physicians/providers, particularly specialists (not that we in primary care can't be...uhh...less than pleasant), NEVER tick off someone about to work on you holding a sharp or probing/invasive instrument. I think that statement speaks for itself. And, if you meet anyone who claims to essentially "know everything," you should run like hell. Bad knee and all!
Good luck, sir!

 

[721Comstock]

I'm no Dr, but that rules out potato knee

Mashedpotatoe knee?

 

[bballbeadle]

THEY HAVE NEVER WATCHED MASH????

I need to take a moment . . .

Dash, what a medical Catch-22 for you! I am sorry for your pain and the snotty attitude of your doctor. Please give us an update.

 

[AZOrange]

THEY HAVE NEVER WATCHED MASH????

I need to take a moment . . .

Dash, what a medical Catch-22 for you! I am sorry for your pain and the snotty attitude of your doctor. Please give us an update.

What is Mash?

 

[721Comstock]

What is Mash?

Part of mashedpotatoe knee.

 

[miamicuse]

I hope you are feeling better.

As for those moments when I feel old, I have had a few of those.

Years ago I went to lunch with a group of people at the office one day years ago. Most of them worked for me directly or indirectly, some are newer hires in their 20s. So we crowded around a high table at the bar and ordered food. Several TVs in the bar and out of the corner of my eyes I noticed they were reporting something about Paul Newman. He passed away that day so this is over ten years ago. I mentioned to the others that Paul Newman died, everyone looked up at the TV where they were showing his picture...and not one knew who he was. I asked if they had seen The Sting, no? Cool Hand Luke, no? Butch Cassidy...The Hustler? The Color of Money, no? Hmmm ok...then one girl had an epiphany and said "oh I recognize him", I looked at her and then she said "he is the salad dressing guy!!!" and others nodded in agreement oh yeah that's the salad dressing guy. I felt so old haha.

 

[MSOrange]

I hope you are feeling better.

As for those moments when I feel old, I have had a few of those.

Years ago I went to lunch with a group of people at the office one day years ago. Most of them worked for me directly or indirectly, some are newer hires in their 20s. So we crowded around a high table at the bar and ordered food. Several TVs in the bar and out of the corner of my eyes I noticed they were reporting something about Paul Newman. He passed away that day so this is over ten years ago. I mentioned to the others that Paul Newman died, everyone looked up at the TV where they were showing his picture...and not one knew who he was. I asked if they had seen The Sting, no? Cool Hand Luke, no? Butch Cassidy...The Hustler? The Color of Money, no? Hmmm ok...then one girl had an epiphany and said "oh I recognize him", I looked at her and then she said "he is the salad dressing guy!!!" and other nodded in agreement oh yeah that's the salad dressing guy. I felt so old haha.

I'm 44, which I'd like to think is not THAT old. But I've noticed several of my pop culture expressions and jokes go totally over my younger co-workers heads. It's quite the ego check

 

[dasher]

I hope you are feeling better.

As for those moments when I feel old, I have had a few of those.

Years ago I went to lunch with a group of people at the office one day years ago. Most of them worked for me directly or indirectly, some are newer hires in their 20s. So we crowded around a high table at the bar and ordered food. Several TVs in the bar and out of the corner of my eyes I noticed they were reporting something about Paul Newman. He passed away that day so this is over ten years ago. I mentioned to the others that Paul Newman died, everyone looked up at the TV where they were showing his picture...and not one knew who he was. I asked if they had seen The Sting, no? Cool Hand Luke, no? Butch Cassidy...The Hustler? The Color of Money, no? Hmmm ok...then one girl had an epiphany and said "oh I recognize him", I looked at her and then she said "he is the salad dressing guy!!!" and other nodded in agreement oh yeah that's the salad dressing guy. I felt so old haha.

That is sad.

 

[rocklloyd]

My supervisor doesn’t know who Huey Lewis is.

 

[Millhouse]

My Uncle in Philly had bypass surgery about a decade ago.

His cardiologist was Dr. Reggie Ho.

Yup, the former Notre Dame kicker.

There was a urologist in Batavia named Dr Wee. They named one their kids kee because Dr wee the urologist want funny enough.

 

[Cowtown]

Best of luck with the whole shitload, dash.

 

[Cowtown]

My supervisor doesn’t know who Huey Lewis is.

I'd suggest he's a lucky man.

 

[Cowtown]

I'm 44, which I'd like to think is not THAT old. But I've noticed several of my pop culture expressions and jokes go totally over my younger co-workers heads. It's quite the ego check

I got bad news for you ...

 

[stuckinbig11]

cortisone shot should have you feeling a bit better in three days and last for three months

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

Good luck. I hope you are able to walk. And you know the doctor put something negative in your file.

 

[Roger N]

because of my ridiculous high blood sugar, I have to walk for at least 30 minutes every day. About a month ago, I had to stop because the pain in my knee became extreme. I go to my G.P., he takes an x-ray and they find something. That something has two words and the first word has 13 letters. So, I get a trip to the Orthopedic Surgeon. Problem is, I can't get a cortisone shot because my blood sugar has risen because I can't walk. And I can't walk without the shot. But I go anyways. My Dr's name is Dr Burns. Right off, I say to the pretty young nurse, I hope he isn't the Dr Burns from M.A.S.H.. Ha Ha. She has no idea what I am referring to. Incredible, neither does Dr Burns. So anyway, the Dr says a cortisone shot is what is needed at least for now. He isn't worried about my blood sugar rising. After all, it isn't his life. He says other steps may be needed if the shot doesn't work. I am laying down getting ready for the shot and I say, I wish I could narrow down where the pain is to help you with the shot. The Dr looks at me and says, what makes you think I need your help? I don't speak. He says I'm good at this. I swear, I couldn't stop laughing while I got the shot. Hopefully it will work. I guess I will walk tomorrow

Years ago, I was sent to get a lower GI. As the tech inserted the (whatever the thing is called) into my butt, I asked him "What do you tell people when they ask you what you do for a living?" That was a big mistake. I won't go into the details here

 

[All4SU]

When I had my last colonoscopy, the dr played hoop at kansas. Was good to. I looked him up and he was a double figure scorer three straight years. right before the procedure, I rubbed it in about our success against Kansas. That wasn't very bright on my part

Yeah, well he got the last word in in the end.