Postponed. Again.

[madamesilverspurs]

It wasn't that long ago that I got a call from my pulmonologist's office; they asked for my okay on shifting my upcoming follow-up appointment to another staff doctor seeing as how my regular doctor is in charge of the ICU at the hospital. I asked how many of those ICU beds were occupied by unvaxed patients, the answer was "Every. Single. One." My appointment was rescheduled for later this week.

Today I got another call from the pulmonology clinic. My follow-up appointment has been rescheduled again, this time to February, because all their doctors have now been called to the ICU.

I've now had two procedures postponed indefinitely; a number of friends, some with more serious chronic health issues, are similarly shifted to accommodate the influx. At what point is it okay to stop wondering if anti-vaxers have latent homicidal tendencies?



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[Ocelot II]

1. I don't think they're homicidal so much as completely self-absorbed, not caring

how their behavior affects others - and they don't think they'll get sick anyhow because covid is just a left-wing hoax.

[ShazzieB]

12. Exactly.

Right on all counts. They're completely oblivious to the effects if their behavior on others.

[relayerbob]

2. Latent?

[MLAA]

4. Blatant!

[Crunchy Frog]

3. They're engaged in bioterrorism. The moral equivalent of suicide bombers.

That's what the Republicans are doing to this country.

At some point there should be some limit on how many unvaxxed Covid patients are allowed in hospitals. They're holding everyone else hostage.

[empedocles]

5. Triage needed

[onecaliberal]

7. My co workers mother died in a hospital hallway with a treatable heart

Ailment. She was waiting for a cardiologist. These unvaxxed people are killing folks who can’t get treatment for diseases they end up dying from because the Covid patients are sucking up all hospital resources.

At what point do we stop these evil bastards from killing us?

[DENVERPOPS]

20. Crunchy, my wife has the best idea

At the hospital ER Triage they screen everyone. Those vaccinated and masked are first in line, any not wearing masks and vaccinated go to parking lot tents just like in MASH. They get to lie down on an empty cot, and are told they will get attention when the ER Dr's and Nurses are free to help them after the normal ER patients are taking care of, and all the vaccinated mask wearing incoming patients..... If the tents get filled up, then just more tents/cots are set up......

I would hate to think that a heart attack, stroke, or accident victim would be delayed in the care they critically need because the unvaccinated, unmasked dumb shits are usurping Dr.'s and Nurses..........

[Coventina]

6. I have abdominal surgery coming up Dec. 20th.

I've had three Pfizer shots.

Is it enough?

I have a heart condition and possibly cancer (depending on the outcome of the upcoming surgery).

Honestly, I'm not that concerned about dying, but I am concerned about leaving my 98 year old grandmother behind.

[leftieNanner]

10. My hysterectomy was postponed for three months

Because the hospital was slammed with Covid patients. Finally had it done at the end of October.

As it was, they did the surgery and sent me home that day. It's normal protocol to keep patients in overnight after that procedure. I was a mess for the first few days, but have recovered.

Wishing you the best for your upcoming surgery.

[Coventina]

14. Thanks!

[GeoWilliam750]

15. Hoping that it is benign

And that you have a full and rapid recovery

[Coventina]

16. Thanks!

[Initech]

8. The Anti-Vaccine Brigade has literally become a suicide cult.

I am so thankful I do not do Facebook.

[DENVERPOPS]

21. At this point

anyone still on or using facebook needs to get as far away from facebook as they can get........

Over ten years ago, I thought about getting on facebook. My son who is in computer security told me their crap and security were super bad and that if I dared subscribe he would take me off his Servers for the Security problems/threats alone......

[Initech]

22. Yeah I would definitely agree with that!

I've lost friends and family members to the right wing Facebook propaganda sphere and I'm sure I'm not alone. Fuck that shit. But I wouldn't doubt for a second that they are a security risk.

[Joinfortmill]

25. I just deleted my account because... well, their just time robbers. Now I'm writing my 6th book.

[calimary]

9. Well, in answer to your question, there's the old LBJ solution.

Accuse them of anything. “Make ‘em deny it.”

I’m guessing the psychology here is about putting the opponent on defense. Forcing them into a defensive position.

[KS Toronado]

11. LOL.......

So LBJ taught the repugs how to fight dirty? I kind of do remember him saying that.

[TheRickles]

13. Just curious - what region are you in? (rural TX, urban OH, etc.) Hope things shift soon for you.

[MontanaMama]

17. Willfully uvaxxinated individuals should be sent home to deal with their illness on their own.

If a bed opens up, then doctors can admit and unvaxxed person if no one else needs a bed. This is beyond ridiculous. These people are a menace to society.

[deurbano]

18. Aww, that sucks. Sorry to hear that.

[mgardener]

19. Just checked this site

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/covid-hospitals-near-you.html

27 COVID patients in local hospital, 1 free ICU bed.
NY gov has a moratorium on elective surgeries if hospital is at 90 % capacity starting 12/3.


So sick of selfish people.

[Jetheels]

23. They enjoy being plaguerats. N/t

[Joinfortmill]

24. I hear you. They should go to the back of the line.

[Texaswitchy]

26. My housemate almost died because of this.

Her minor surgery turned into major surgery.

Much longer she could have died.

To hell with the unvaxed.

Let them wait for treatment.

Put the unvaxed into a tent.

I do not understand why those of us who did the right thing are left in the hallways.