So my new PCP has been ignoring my electronic message, so this means I have to actually get on the phone, talk to humans, and try to get my prescription (which ran out today) refilled. Wish me luck.
I'm a vision of hotliness, and how weird is that? Mystical comas. You know, if you can stand the horror of a higher power hijacking your mind and body so that it can give birth to itself, I really recommend 'em.
Cordelia ,'You're Welcome'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2026 8:04:29 am PDT #12425 of 12437
They pay me in WOIMS
Laura - Apr 24, 2026 8:08:19 am PDT #12426 of 12437
Our wings are not tired.
I'm sorry, Tom. May the call go better than anticipated.
Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2026 8:12:42 am PDT #12427 of 12437
They pay me in WOIMS
OK, the call went smoothly, but guy on the phone can’t do anything other than ping the doctor’s office. We’ll see how it turns out.
Steph L. - Apr 24, 2026 8:35:00 am PDT #12428 of 12437
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
So my new PCP has been ignoring my electronic message, so this means I have to actually get on the phone, talk to humans, and try to get my prescription (which ran out today) refilled. Wish me luck.
Ugh, that is the goddamn worst, even for people who don't mind talking on the phone. It's always such a pain in the ass to unfuck something that you didn't fuck up in the first place.
OK, the call went smoothly, but guy on the phone can’t do anything other than ping the doctor’s office.
Man, the payoff for making an actual pain-in-the-ass phone call should be better than "I'll ping the doctor's office." Boo.
kat - Apr 24, 2026 8:54:27 am PDT #12429 of 12437
"The thing about dorks is we stick together. Mostly for gaming purposes but also because it wards off jocks, gutter clowns and other Stephen King-like threats." - Lauren Okie
Everything medical related is such a fucking hassle. Dealing with Grace aging out pediatrics is a nightmare mess. We haven’t been able to get in to see an orthopedic doc and I’ve spent 3 days on the phone trying to make it work. Unsuccessfully.
Happy birthday to Mac! I will think good job-with-health-benefits thoughts for him.
askye - Apr 24, 2026 10:07:17 am PDT #12430 of 12437
Thrive to spite them
I hate calling doctors so I try to use My chart for all my appointment setting needs. Luckily my Dr and the office is fairly responsive .
Dana - Apr 24, 2026 10:15:48 am PDT #12431 of 12437
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
We had appointments with our PCP scheduled, and then his paternity leave dates changed, which means pushing appointments out another three months. Sigh.
Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2026 1:18:03 pm PDT #12432 of 12437
They pay me in WOIMS
Just called a second time, and was told that my request can take up to 48 hours.
That’s for a prescription refill.
Steph L. - Apr 24, 2026 1:41:54 pm PDT #12433 of 12437
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
That is some kind of bullshit, Tom.
Tom Scola - Apr 24, 2026 4:02:49 pm PDT #12434 of 12437
They pay me in WOIMS
Just got the text from my pharmacy! 7pm on a Friday. I really hope it’s correct this time.