tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post7962161521362539412..comments2023-04-16T08:09:50.250-06:00Comments on Merrie Melody: Caution: Ranting.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335907113967987846noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-59177751674911730652009-04-25T18:37:00.000-06:002009-04-25T18:37:00.000-06:00I would find a new clinic as well!!! Good for you...I would find a new clinic as well!!! Good for you for speaking up!!<br /><br />at 15 you are not responsible enough to do things on your own!!! Are they crazy!!!!????<br /><br />You rant all you want sister!!!Keeper of the Skies Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070776690950281427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-69603617248820542202009-04-25T05:58:00.000-06:002009-04-25T05:58:00.000-06:00I'm with the others - finding a doctor/system that...I'm with the others - finding a doctor/system that doesn't put you on the offensive or make you feel like you are your child's enemy is important - and I can't believe that these people don't treat families that are new to this differently than those that are old hats (should their objective be to empower their patient).<br />Geez, people, show a little compassion!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646398396834008698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-88715546206877462982009-04-24T14:39:00.000-06:002009-04-24T14:39:00.000-06:00I hope you can find a new clinic that will help yo...I hope you can find a new clinic that will help you be a team!GlowWormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012649370603341983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-67392540432771287262009-04-23T22:46:00.000-06:002009-04-23T22:46:00.000-06:00Don't apologize for the rant! I did one on my blo...Don't apologize for the rant! I did one on my blog just a couple of days ago about forgiveness and becoming easily angered. I think it is good to vent and what better way to express yourself than through your writing. I agree with you- fifteen isn't an adult yet. Yes, he needs to take some responsibility, but he shouldn't be at this alone. Isn't part of being a family about serving each other? I like that as a family we all take care of each other when needed. Curious to see how it turns out with the pediatric doctor. Go with your heart! Prayers for you!<br /><br />Jen<br />God's Shining Stars!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16340498474420992787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-37080919747451206622009-04-23T21:02:00.000-06:002009-04-23T21:02:00.000-06:00I'm glad you are going to find a new place to go t...I'm glad you are going to find a new place to go to. That is inexcusable! A family should work together not be enemies. If I had diabetes I'd want my husband and my son to help me with it. My son would be a great help with reminding me to take my blood sugar levels and insulin etc. And I'd want him to help me. Have you asked your son if he wants your help? That is what should matter the most.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920326845870515381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-88958044225155333692009-04-23T20:27:00.000-06:002009-04-23T20:27:00.000-06:00One other thing I forgot to say that I wanted to.....One other thing I forgot to say that I wanted to...we all goof up. And true, we have to look at the situation, realize what we did wrong, and move ahead and try not to make the same mistake again. I've messed up my diet plenty of times, and I do realize beating myself over my head won't help the situation any. What was eaten was eaten. Meals skipped were skipped. Nothing you can do about the PAST now. However, it's crucial to learn something from it, because the damage adds up. I was told 2 years ago I would probably not live another year. From messing my body up with diabetes. My organs were barely working, kidneys and liver were in shut-down. It's scary, pretending it won't happen to you, because it does. But there is hope, too. My organs have been repairing themselves, and I am STILL HERE. Hang in there, try to do your best with the diet, try to find the positive if you mess up with your diet, and learn a lesson from it.<br /><br />Oh, and by the way, fasting will totally mess you up. The lady who told you that is completely uninformed. All fasting will do is drop already high blood sugar levels so quickly to low numbers, and numbers changing that quickly can lead to a diabetic coma. Be super careful.<br /><br />Hang in there Mama. Get yourself educated and your family, and your son. He will need you so much, no matter what those people said today. You are a good Mama. Thank heavens he has you for a Mama instead of one of those lunatics.<br /><br />Ha. So there's some ranting of my own!<br /><br />I am SO mad at those people. Outraged.<br /><br />Ok, gonna go take a few deep breaths. lol. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123765093917478478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181682862418239688.post-75082311623991143022009-04-23T20:19:00.000-06:002009-04-23T20:19:00.000-06:00Oh Melody...my jaw is just hanging open here. The...Oh Melody...my jaw is just hanging open here. They are completely wrong. COMPLETELY. I am a grown adult and I NEED HELP WITH MY DIABETES. Kids need it even more because their wires in their heads are not completely working yet (sorry, I know that might sound mean to some people, but I have 3 teenagers). They need help! From parents and loved ones. From people who will help them learn to live with it. From people who love them and want to see them still living in another 10 years. ALL of the people you talked with are completely in the wrong. I'm so, so, so sorry for you. It IS a team effort. And your son's team is his family. When I learned about controlling my diabetes, my entire family was educated too. Because when it comes down to it, if you can't expect your own parents/spouse/children to help you out, then who can you count on?? I am so glad you are going to a pediatric doctor now...hopefully he or she will be able to undo some of the damage done today. <br /><br />So sorry for you Melody. Please tell your son from me (a person with severe diabetes), that he really does need people on his side, and they are only on his side because they care about him. And that it is a very serious disease indeed.<br /><br />And then give yourself a big hug from me.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123765093917478478noreply@blogger.com