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Cherie Zimmerman's avatar

Well, Sheldon, I see you've been working your ass off. Was wondering why you hadn't posted in awhile. Hope all this hard work pays off. It's great what you are doing, and it looks like you have covered all the bases that you can.

Right now I am waiting in the que for hip replacement surgery, and it's taking way too long. Our PM seems to think that our tax dollars belong to Globalist affairs and the flood of migrants instead of the citizens of Canada. Nothing for the veterans or health care. The Canadian government should be embarrassed, if this were possible. Carney has been a disaster.

So it looks like I will be going to Mexico for the surgery. There are 22 clinics that provide this service for medical tourists who are tired of waiting for their 'free' health care. Have you looked at www.druthers.com ? They are looking for writers as well. (if you ever had time) 😅 Thank you for all that you do.

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Sheldon Yakiwchuk's avatar

Sorry to hear about the complications with your hip and yet another failure with our Canadian Healthcare System. Carney is a disaster, but this is exactly what many of us suspected.

Yeah, familiar with Druthers - but also yeah, not a lot of time for reading through everything.

Just what I keep up on makes my head want to explode - and then try to get motivated for the following day knowing that I may be completely submersed in this lunacy past the point of outside observer.

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Ruth's avatar

Cherie, a patient of my naturopath recommends Dr. Jimmy Chow in Phoenix. She had both knees replaced (at the same time) https://www.chowhipandknee.com/

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Claudette Leece's avatar

Wow really didn’t think anyone did that

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Ruth's avatar

I was shocked but she said she wanted to get it over with.

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Claudette Leece's avatar

My 30 yr old nephew who had an accident and wrecked his hip waited 8 months to just see the specialist and try to get on a list, dipped in their savings , went to Montreal, had it done two weeks after they called and back home in two weeks. Welcome to our garbage health care

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Cherie Zimmerman's avatar

I know how it is. I'm on the cancellation list, but it's still a long wait. I checked into the one at Montreal, and the surgeon called me. Told me all the information, and answered my questions. Gave me the price. Could get this done in 3 weeks. It's still an option.

Our government health care is a cruel joke.

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BG's avatar

I'm in the que at the Calgary Hip and Knee clinic (been in que for 12 months, have been suggested/told it's a 30 month wait here), have reached out to private clinics in Montreal (Westmount) and Cabo Mexico, both can accommodate in ~2-3 weeks. My mistake was listening to Premier Smith saying we will/should give waitlist hip and knee patients in AB there equivalent AHS dollars to be used in a private clinic of their choice twice this year. Unfortunately she's all talk no action :(

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Linelle MacDougal's avatar

Never ever apologize when you practise what you preach Sheldon . You are like the stoics who believe your actions speak way louder than words . Love what you are doing by stepping up to the plate for the things you deem - the right thing to do . What a great legacy for your family and those who know you . Thank you . maybe get a session on The News Forum TV - it's good for the balanced news approach and it's people who have common sense views.

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Eva's avatar

You’re an honourable and driven man who walks the talk! I’m in awe and full of appreciation. It was lovely to hear an update but absolutely focus on family and changing (all our) futures for the better!! Supporting as always from across the pond in England

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Laurel's avatar

Wow Sheldon! Calgary will be very fortunate to have you representing them. Let’s hope the woke mob is defeated by honour and truth. ❤️ and ☮️

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Y Cunnington's avatar

I commend you for promoting local and putting your energy there. Best wishes for your success. Your are doing terrific work.

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Critter65's avatar

Good job Sheldon! I think I'm too lazy to do all that you do, you're my hero!

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Eric Marney's avatar

I figured you'd be neck deep in local politics so I haven't been surprised, but always still hope to see some of your musings. I thank you for everything you've done throughout these last 5 ish years...wow it's been that long already?! You've helped me, my friends and loved ones to navigate through some insane times, that clearly aren't ending anytime soon. When we were on the golf course last week my buddy even pulled out the "The only shot I'll be taking" flask I gave him for Christmas a few years ago, which of course came from your collection.

The data you mined from AHS has given a lot of us some great ammunition when talking to fence sitters and wafflers.

Thought I'd throw this in: "disallowing conversations that they deemed misinformation, disinformation and malinformation on what they deemed to be false" Since that crap was introduced by Trudeau the younger, I think it would be appropriate to add the term bullshinformation...just a thought.

Best of luck in the coming election, hope to catch up with you in the not too distant future, Cheers Buddy

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Claudette Leece's avatar

In Germany many have been jailed for so called misinformation. Soon to come to Canada. Palentir will be monitoring every tweet or text. Preventative crimes they call it, they watch the texts and tweets and decide who might commit a crime . It’s crazy

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Ruth's avatar

Keep up the good work Sheldon!

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Claudette Leece's avatar

Wow made me tired just reading all you have done. Be careful not to burn out my friend or you will end up in bad shape. Your amazing all your doing, I don’t know how you handle all this and don’t go crazy. Stay the coarse but take sometime to breath. Calgary would be so lucky to have you, but if it doesn’t work out it certainly wasn’t from lack of trying

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r clem's avatar

You are FAWESOME my friend 👍😎

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Bonnie Matheson's avatar

Sheldon. You are an amazing man

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Geri Price's avatar

You're the GOAT Sheldon. My two grandsons live in Calgary and I thank you for them, for getting out and kicking butt. I love living in alberta I feel safer here than in BC.

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