Well it’s been a hot minute since I’ve added a new post. I have been busy with health stuff including making a transfer of sorts from a local hospital in Myrtle Beach to MUSC in Charleston. I love MUSC; I love the team centered approach, the willingness to think outside the box, and most importantly that they put patients ahead of profit. I went from needing another brain surgery to “just” needing a tune up of meds. Such a relief.
So, I said my transfer was unique. I decided that I needed to make a change in care as I was simply spinning wheels at the local hospital. They were making calls and shot and hoping they would work. So, I decided to take a giant leap of faith and discharge from the local hospital and find a way to MUSC.
Luckily, I have an amazing tribe (See here for a post dedicated to them). My dear friend answered the tribe “bat call” and agreed to bring me on Monday. It was a leap of faith for sure because there was no guarantee that I would be admitted, but I was and here I am! I cannot stress enough the importance of having a tribe- and do not be afraid of adding new people, sometimes they just need to be asked.
Beyond the excellent care and better food, I love having a team of med students- attendings guiding my care. I hope my case teaches them something too. They all treat with care and understanding instead of the bare minimum just to check off a box. MUSC truly is a special place.
Now comes my biggest hurdle, transportation. I no longer drive and rely solely on others to get around. Usually for any local trips, I am able to rely on the bus at my community. I also got a text message from a new local company that I recently tried that just purchased a wheelchair accessible van! Of course there is a fee, but I feel like that has opened some doors for me. Never stop looking for solutions.
Until tomorrow, I am safe, pain is being managed, and transportation will work itself out somehow. It’s much easier to “keep the faith” when you are at a place like MUSC.
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