Irma L. Olguin Jr.

Update 4 So, the good news is, my neurologist is a really sweet woman who recently got a new perspective on the outer-workings of the medical process when dealing with a hospital issue of her own.  She was sympathetic, helpful and sincere.   A combination that’s hard to find in anybody, let alone in a doctor.   Here is what went down this morning (after an excessive wait at the hospital clinic): The Verdict Before I say anything else, I should just go ahead and admit that the findings are a bit of a downer.  On one hand, I am fortunate to know what I know, and on the other (frustrated as hell but) lucky to be able to walk about upright like a regular person whose brain breathes properly. After sending my case out to a number of specialists, … Continue reading →

Update 3I know what you’re thinking.  It’s been so long since my last blemail (<- that’s a cross between an email and a blog, pronounced with a hard ‘eee’ as in blee-mail, brand new word, just made it up) that you feel like we’re breaking up. We’re not.  Don’t convince yourself we’re flawed just so you can break up with me before I break up with you.  I know how you are, so let me explain: [ Warning:  This message is mostly concerned with the insurance scandal that has become my life, so if you’re not interested, I suggest you skip to the bottom paragraph. ] When last we spoke, I told you I had a hard time finding a primary care physician because I don’t have insurance, and many of you wrote with your insurance-getting/avoiding suggestions.  Thanks, I tried … Continue reading →

Update 2Writing these emails is starting to feel more like writing a blog than it should, but how else would you expect me to keep you up to date?  If you’re getting this email, then you must know me well enough to know I won’t be making phone calls 😉  A text message, maybe, but that’s a lot of messages flying back and forth. Anyway,  here’s whats new (again, with short and long versions for the time-conscious reader): For The Guy/Gal On-the-Go Nothing.  Nothing is new.  I haven’t seen or heard from a doctor yet despite my best efforts.  Two more appointments have been scheduled for early and mid-June. For Those Reading Email At Work The neurology appointment we were all holding our breath over was canceled due to a family emergency on the doctors’ part.  As I wrote before, … Continue reading →

The email you’re about to read is long and I’ll be using words I don’t fully understand so brace yourself.  You’re receiving this for at least one of the following reasons: I have recently flaked on something I said I would do for or with you, including but not limited to a website I said I would build a presentation I said I would give a meeting I said I would attend a letter I said I would write a computer I said I would fix some numbers I said would crunch a meal I said we should have You were not notified immediately of the events described below, but I still think you would want to know You have heard of the events, but you’re getting the details wrong, so I’m here to correct you I’m also hoping this … Continue reading →