I too used to live a few blocks from a regional trauma center. Heard a lot of helos at all hours.
I’d choose to rephrase that rant.
I love the helicopters & the staff & systems behind them. I hate the aspects of reality that make such heroic efforts routinely necessary.
I’m applying to all of them I can. We need that $50!
But actually they were for $200,000 and $500,000, respectively. As long as we promised not to harbor criminal immigrants. 
I’ve won two federal grants in my life, but I worry it was a fluke.
Having no insurance sucks. I just spent, essentially, $300 so I could get half of my prescription refilled. I went to this ZoomCare place that I went to last year that hooked me up. This time, different doctor, or rather, nurse practitioner, who sucked. Last year it was a one stop shop. I got my prescription refilled and I got my toe fungus taken care of. This time around, they wanted my to schedule separate appointments for everything I needed - not alot … look at my toe, clean out my ears, refill my prescription. Nope. It’s one thing only, pick one. So I got my prescription refilled and … she fucked it up. Half the milligrams I’m supposed to get, so basically I have half my prescription and I’ll probably end up having to come up with another $300 in a month and a half.
Fuck!
I’ve been off my Lexipro for a week and it’s starting to affect me adversely, so I gotta do what I gotta do.
Ok, trying not to panic.
I took my dog in for a teeth cleaning and one tooth removal (he broke it on a too-hard toy) early this morning. They said I should plan to pick him up by 3:00 p.m. and they would call earlier to let me know how the procedure went. It’s now after 3:00 and I haven’t heard a thing. I don’t want to be a nuisance, but…
The last time this happened with my previous little guy, the vet’s office (different office) called after the scheduled 3:00 p.m. time. And told me my dog had died.
This is the crap cherry on top of a month where there’s 1) a new break in the water line coming in to the house from my well, and 2) my farm pond drained. Literally drained. Apparently whatever cap or stopper was used to plug the drain came loose. On the bright(ish) side, the plumbers coming on Tuesday to fix the broken water line were game to have a look at the pond drain at the same time. I mean really, pipes are pipes, right?
But right now, I’m mostly worried for my baby dog.
I’m sorry, I hope he’s okay.
I hope so, too. I just got an email from the vet’s office after having called and left a message (no one answered the phone), scheduling an appointment for him 2 weeks from now. From this, I conclude he at least survived the anesthesia and tooth removal. They close in just over an hour, though, and I still haven’t been notified to come get him.
Thanks for your kind wishes.
You’re welcome. I have a 5-year-old Havanese that I have spent hours with in vet hospitals when she had a back problem between her rear legs. She was in pain all the time, wouldn’t eat, wasn’t herself for days. It was scary. A dog is a family member and the grief and worry are real so I really feel for you. 
Worries with you.
Go!!!
Extra emphasis for discourse
I’d leave a message saying “Since you’re closing soon, I’m coming to get my dog. Call me asap if there’s a reason I shouldn’t.”
And do let us know how the little mutt is!
(Loopy from the anesthesia, but glad to see you, I hope!)
I can only imagine, all too well. It’s hard to not worry about them, even when they are in the best of care!
All is well – but as ever, I thank you for your good thoughts!
I did. 
Correct on all counts!
They were just slammed. He’s now snoozing in his usual spot, tucked under a blanket and healing. He’s just fine, I’m very happy to report!
At least that’s one thing I can cross of my Worry List!! 
Thanks again to all for your supportive comments – it really does mean a lot.
Great news, now I can find something else to worry about too.
I’m happy. Dogs are good and you are good to worry for him and take care of him. I’m glad he’s okay.
Whew!!!
Glad your pupper is doing okay.
Welcome home, sweet doggie! Glad everything is ok.
Thanks again to all who responded with well wishes. I appreciate it so much!
He’s doing great, back to his old self and doesn’t seem in any pain whatsoever. I’m giving him the prescribed pain meds all the same.
Here’s a pic from a few months ago. Not known as Shovel Paws for nothin’.
He looks so proud.
What a massively gorgeous dog! I was going to say beautiful little dog, but I feel like “little” isn’t a good description somehow. 
What a gorgeous pup! And digging in the backyard is a canine instinct to be admired!
I would have expressed my sympathy with your worries as well but I was away from the board for a while. I’m glad that I joined in here late so that I could quickly skim to the happy ending!