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Yes, there are better ways to manage places with queues anymore. Lifelabs lets you join the queue through their app, I know, but I always book an appointment. They are not always spot on time but are usually close.
 
That's basically how this system works. I used to go to LifeLabs because it's close to me. I went one time and the woman skipped my name twice. When I asked, she said I hadn't checked in and was VERY condescending. I told her I had been coming weekly for ten weeks and had never had that issue. She didn't seem to care. It was a bad experience, made worse by the steroids I was getting. :barefoot: The hospital satellite lab has a proper check in spot. I can also go closer to the deadline because they do all the tests in house so the doctor/pharmacist gets the info sooner.

The tech I got today was amazing. She also said I had the best veins she'd seen. Bonus.
 
I've usually found the Lifelabs folks to be pretty good to deal with but there's going to be bad eggs in every organization, I guess. The one I use doesn't have a checkin person, one of the techs checks you in and then they just keep rotating through the cubicles. It's a fairly small one, though. There's a larger one not far away that does have desk staff. I use the smaller one because it's less busy so I can find an open appointment that suits me more quickly.
 
The LifeLabs I was using is a smaller one in town. I filed a complaint via email and someone higher up responded right away. She asked me to describe the person I dealt with and assured me that's not how they want people to be treated. I never saw that woman at the lab again
 
Hoosht! Blessins to you, Tabitha, for your recent tribulations.

And kudoes to Son of Chan for his mightyness in helpitude for our fellow convivial sentient BetteTheRed

Hoping for less naughty weather for all
 
Such a nice day today. For the most part. I got my bloodwork done this morning. My neutrophils were .96. They have to be at 1 for me to get treatment tomorrow. :rolleyes: Sooooo, someone from the clinic pharmacy called to ask if I'd be willing to get bloodwork done tomorrow before the treatment. I of course said yes. I wondered if they would have been above 1 if I'd had the blood drawn this afternoon instead of this morning. I guess we'll see tomorrow.

I had a girls' date today. A friend and I went for lunch then had pedicures. My feet really needed the TLC. They feel and look much better. It was nice.
 
Good morning! For bloodwork, lines at the labs for bloodwork, lunch and pedicures, frustrations over waiting in line and dealing with inconsiderate staff, and all the things that will arise today, we gather round the Coffee Cart for discussion and support, for coffee and tea, and for doughnuts of several varieties. The coffee is fresh tea water hot, and doughnuts fresh from the bakery. Everything is ready, everybody is welcome. Come in and join the conversations, and indulge in hot beverage and the doughnuts of your choice!

C(_)/ c(_) c\_/ c[_]
 
Are inconsiderate staff ... just to let us know that all is not right even if there is nothing left to it after the powers reorganize it for some mysterious benefit?

A wide open question addressed to the greatest of open soul ... it has to be because of those that claim it can't be ... thus thought from out there ... beyond me!

Far side ...
 
Maybe I can consider the pedi as celebration.

I have to go to the hospital lab this morning to get bloodwork done again. Hopefully my neutrophils are above the line now.
 
Northwind said:
Hopefully my neutrophils are above the line now.
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Crossing fingers and toes (figuratively, it's hard to type with crossed fingers).

Sunny here finally. Still on the chilly side but getting better and they are calling for double digit highs on the weekend.

My 60th b-day looms and Mrs. M is all "what do you want to do to celebrate?" and I'm all "I have no clue." We looked a trips but travel just doesn't seem to get my blood pumping like it used to. It feels like it's just another day in the 21915 that I'll have put behind me by then (roughly, not sure if I counted the leap years properly). Part of me wants to just get a Vrbo or Airbnb somewhere and crash by myself for a week but not sure that'll go over well. Depression, I guess. We'll see.
 
I went up to the hospital to get my bloodwork done. Wow. There was more than one parking spot available. Craziness. The hospital lab only does bloodwork for a small population now. That means you sometimes have to wait for someone to check you in. I waited about 5 minutes. The tech came and was very friendly. More importantly, she was skilled with the needle. We chatted and apparently LifeLabs has a petition to close down the hospital satellite lab. She didn't think the petition will amount to anything. We both agreed they need to expand the sat lab.
 
Mendalla said:
Crossing fingers and toes (figuratively, it's hard to type with crossed fingers).

Sunny here finally. Still on the chilly side but getting better and they are calling for double digit highs on the weekend.

My 60th b-day looms and Mrs. M is all "what do you want to do to celebrate?" and I'm all "I have no clue." We looked a trips but travel just doesn't seem to get my blood pumping like it used to. It feels like it's just another day in the 21915 that I'll have put behind me by then (roughly, not sure if I counted the leap years properly). Part of me wants to just get a Vrbo or Airbnb somewhere and crash by myself for a week but not sure that'll go over well. Depression, I guess. We'll see.
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I hear you on the 'depression' side of things at the moment. It's been a long, sad, disturbing winter - for me at least. My energy is really low. I'm becoming quite expert at procrastinating. Sometimes I think a low key acknowledgement of birthdays etc is perfect. A withdrawal to a place of peace might be just the thing. For me that would be a cottage (with a fireplace of course) near the water, not too close to neighbors, a good book, some knitting, comfy clothes, a good cozy bed with nice linen, some good food & wine & relaxing music .... aaaahhhh. What would your experience look like Mendalla?
 
Carolla said:
What would your experience look like Mendalla?
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Somewhat similar but a laptop would be involved so I can work on writing. I've been having a hard time focussing on that of late unless there's a competition on. Then the comp theme provides the focus. Main thing is just to get away from everyday life so I can zero in on things like the writing rather than having a constant stream of work and household inputs distracting me. I might even head to TO so I can slip in some concerts or something (London's scene is a bit sparse compared to the big city).
 
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Downtown
Lost my walking shoes so had to wear my pumps
Found them later in different parts of Kaslo
Thank you, Jesus, for another day

Peace and joy for all
 
My friend made me a great hat.

I needed the joy today. I'm bummed out that treatment has to be delayed again. We were planning to go to Kelowna on the 5th to the 14th. Now I'll have treatment on the 2nd and the 9th. Unless we postpone the 9th by a week.

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