Blog or Diary

So blogging may be a new thing but it's very close to a diary. I understand it's not private but as you can see from the definition it can also be "a book or pad containing pages marked and arranged in calendar order, in which to note appointments and the like." Add a webpage or some electronic format and there is your blog.
I think this is what I've been using it as. It's easier than a diary and you can quickly attach photos and links and other interesting bits of info. So here is an addition so I can remember what was happening on this day in the future because you know that time changes the way we see things.

My dad was admitted to the hospital earlier this week with chest pain and they quickly did an angiogram and found he needs by-pass surgery. The operation was supposed to be today but it was postponed to tomorrow. A few of the nurses called in sick so they didn't have a full crew. I guess they are human as well :-)

Funniest part of the experience so far if there can be a funny part of surgery. My mom who also had this same surgery as did her brother and her sisters husband told my dad "Welcome to the club"
Worst part so far: Hospital.. do I have to say anything more.

Many folks complain about our health care system. I think once diagnosed things can and do go quickly. The problem is at the front line. Finding what is wrong with us. I've often said we have to be our own doctor. Know our body and what feels right and wrong. But sometimes we need a bit of help from that frontline to push us in the right direction. At this point I don't think they can do it and the system has to change somehow to accomodate those of us that want to know more and try to help ourselves and others.

I know there are many times I've gone to the doctor and told them I have a throat infection or some other ailment. I know they don't like the self diagnosis but I've had it before , it feels the same, I've read a bit to know what to look for and most of the time I'm right. I'd probably feel the same way after going to school for x number of years and practicing medicine for another x to have someone tell me what they think they have. But in most cases it's a few simple test to check for these things. Now I'm not saying we do this all the time. I'm sure those people that say they have Morgellons (Google it you'll be amazed) would just like someone to listen and bounce ideas off of but what doctor has that time.

So where does that leave us? Not sure. Maybe some more inbetweens.
Not doctors but people who know medical stuff and can point people in the right direction.
More and quicker tests for things that happen often.
Better resources for those of us that are interested.
All this is pointing me towards things that are happening like health records being online and searchable and other electronic means of viewing trends but it's just moving too slow.

Nothing solved but day documented without the necessity of a dear diary entry.