Comments on: More platelets, no red blood cells needed and two stories http://mypiccline.com/2009/08/16/more-platelets-no-red-blood-cells-needed-and-two-stories/ My personal journey, with aplastic anemia, through the healthcare industry Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:35:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Patti & John Franzoi http://mypiccline.com/2009/08/16/more-platelets-no-red-blood-cells-needed-and-two-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Patti & John Franzoi Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:56:51 +0000 http://mypiccline.com/?p=583#comment-111 Dear Matt, Thank you for sharing. Your journey reminds us and encourages us to be aware of our health conditions to our fullest, and to be unafraid to question the doctors who are working for us. My husband and I know you through 2 of your family members, and they adore you! A visit with friends Annmarie and Mark does not end without a discussion of you...their love for you and their dedication to your health. I hope that this stranger's note reminds you of how much they love you and how much they are in this with you. Dear Matt,

Thank you for sharing. Your journey reminds us and encourages us to be aware of our health conditions to our fullest, and to be unafraid to question the doctors who are working for us.

My husband and I know you through 2 of your family members, and they adore you! A visit with friends Annmarie and Mark does not end without a discussion of you…their love for you and their dedication to your health. I hope that this stranger’s note reminds you of how much they love you and how much they are in this with you.

]]> By: Shirley Kruysman http://mypiccline.com/2009/08/16/more-platelets-no-red-blood-cells-needed-and-two-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-102 Shirley Kruysman Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:13:24 +0000 http://mypiccline.com/?p=583#comment-102 Hi Matt,Just wanted to drop you a line to see how you're doing. Sounds like you really have to stay aware of everything going on with your healthcare. I also found this to be true when I was in the hospital about 15 yrs. ago in the Univ. of PA. It makes it especially hard since you have enough stress getting through the tests and procedures. I had Hodgkins Lymphoma and was pretty much in shock w/two little boys to care for. Luckily, I had a mother (like yours) who took over. To have the support of family and friends really is a tremendous help. Every day seemed like and effort sometimes, but it's the baby steps that get you through the hard times. Keep up your great writing! I believe that God has a purpose for us on this earth and somehow we can make a difference in helping others. I look forward to reading your book! Hi Matt,Just wanted to drop you a line to see how you’re doing. Sounds like you really have to stay aware of everything going on with your healthcare. I also found this to be true when I was in the hospital about 15 yrs. ago in the Univ. of PA. It makes it especially hard since you have enough stress getting through the tests and procedures. I had Hodgkins Lymphoma and was pretty much in shock w/two little boys to care for. Luckily, I had a mother (like yours) who took over. To have the support of family and friends really is a tremendous help. Every day seemed like and effort sometimes, but it’s the baby steps that get you through the hard times. Keep up your great writing! I believe that God has a purpose for us on this earth and somehow we can make a difference in helping others. I look forward to reading your book!

]]> By: Carolyn Palmer http://mypiccline.com/2009/08/16/more-platelets-no-red-blood-cells-needed-and-two-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Carolyn Palmer Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:28:01 +0000 http://mypiccline.com/?p=583#comment-101 Matt, Classic example! Keep every copy of every test. File them chronologically because your chart is never as current as it should be. (Lab work especially in your case) Matt, Classic example! Keep every copy of every test. File them chronologically because your chart is never as current as it should be. (Lab work especially in your case)

]]> By: Annemarie Dapelo http://mypiccline.com/2009/08/16/more-platelets-no-red-blood-cells-needed-and-two-stories/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Annemarie Dapelo Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:48:40 +0000 http://mypiccline.com/?p=583#comment-100 Hey, Matt... About notifying the Doc about your liver enzymes: I'm with you there!! I really do feel for the millions of people that blindly follow the medical authority's plan-my parents were like that. You are doubly blessed with a mom that's an RN and your own BS; but the truth is that even the most uneducated people can be proactive in their research, their right to question, and knowing their own bodies. I have always trusted my own instincts, and I have always been able to get to the root of a physical problem-by finding the right Dr. A huge part of our insurance nightmare is the $$$ wasted on fixing the mis-diagnosed and medical mistakes caused by incompetent medical practitioners and uninformed patients. Hey, Matt…
About notifying the Doc about your liver enzymes: I’m with you there!! I really do feel for the millions of people that blindly follow the medical authority’s plan-my parents were like that. You are doubly blessed with a mom that’s an RN and your own BS; but the truth is that even the most uneducated people can be proactive in their research, their right to question, and knowing their own bodies. I have always trusted my own instincts, and I have always been able to get to the root of a physical problem-by finding the right Dr. A huge part of our insurance nightmare is the $$$ wasted on fixing the mis-diagnosed and medical mistakes caused by incompetent medical practitioners and uninformed patients.

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