Canadian pot companies came up way short on sales expectations. So what happened?

[dienowk]

I was refused reconstructive surgery on my face after a car accident because it was considered 'cosmetic' and I was not female. Not a word of a lie, I was told if I were a woman it would have been deemed a medical need. I have had 4 operations to repair my eye and cheek in the 30+ years since, as it droops severely. I was also denied surgery for a severed acl from the same accident because I was not an athlete. That decision lead to numerous knee surgeries to remove torn (and eventually all) of my cartilage and I now have end-stage osteoarthritis largely because the acl was not reattached in 1987. I was told I needed a knee replacement when I was 47, but would not be eligible to go on a wait list until I was 65. That was about the time I quit going to doctors and tore up my health card.

That is absolutely fucked up.

 

[gb123]

I was refused reconstructive surgery on my face after a car accident because it was considered 'cosmetic' and I was not female. Not a word of a lie, I was told if I were a woman it would have been deemed a medical need. I have had 4 operations to repair my eye and cheek in the 30+ years since, as it droops severely. I was also denied surgery for a severed acl from the same accident because I was not an athlete. That decision lead to numerous knee surgeries to remove torn (and eventually all) of my cartilage and I now have end-stage osteoarthritis largely because the acl was not reattached in 1987. I was told I needed a knee replacement when I was 47, but would not be eligible to go on a wait list until I was 65. That was about the time I quit going to doctors and tore up my health card.

They WILL do your kneee/.

My Brother inlaw had his done at 38 after searching ...

I can get the name of the doctor if you wish.
said by the time they do it gain maybe they;ll be better at it lol
but he needs his legs to friggin work.

 

[cheemo]

You were excluded from health care services based on sex and occupation? Ever thought of suing on grounds they broke your charter rights or human rights? Health care is a human right, and discrimination of that sort is wrong according to Canadian law.

or throw down the old "did you assume my gender??"

 

[VIANARCHRIS]

You were excluded from health care services based on sex and occupation? Ever thought of suing on grounds they broke your charter rights or human rights? Health care is a human right, and discrimination of that sort is wrong according to Canadian law.

I'd have to prove it was not simply a medical decision based on a doctor's opinion. I was 23 and stupid so I went along with what the 'professionals' said. Nobody is taking a discrimination case seriously when it's coming from a straight white guy with little money. Not worth the time or frustration.

 

[VIANARCHRIS]

or throw down the old "did you assume my gender??"

That was back in the days when there were only two genders.

 

[VIANARCHRIS]

They WILL do your kneee/.

My Brother inlaw had his done at 38 after searching ...

I can get the name of the doctor if you wish.
said by the time they do it gain maybe they;ll be better at it lol
but he needs his legs to friggin work.

Thanks, but no thanks! The next doctor that examines me will be the one signing my exit papers. The time to fix it was when I was still working full time and raising a family. I chose to live with the pain and mobility issues than to ever have to talk to a doctor again. Autonomy over ones health is actually quite liberating.

 

[gb123]

Thanks, but no thanks! The next doctor that examines me will be the one signing my exit papers. The time to fix it was when I was still working full time and raising a family. I chose to live with the pain and mobility issues than to ever have to talk to a doctor again. Autonomy over ones health is actually quite liberating.

know all to well about doctors

but this guy did awesome work..would not suggest otherwise
bro inlaw is a Standardbred furrier horse trainer,,, he says it was a god send they found this doc

 

[VIANARCHRIS]

know all to well about doctors

but this guy did awesome work..would not suggest otherwise
bro inlaw is a Standardbred furrier horse trainer,,, he says it was a god send they found this doc

I don't doubt your recommendation but I just can't see myself ever walking into a doctor's office again.

 

[MedicatedHiker]

I'd have to prove it was not simply a medical decision based on a doctor's opinion. I was 23 and stupid so I went along with what the 'professionals' said. Nobody is taking a discrimination case seriously when it's coming from a straight white guy with little money. Not worth the time or frustration.

It's much worse than that. I read years ago that the law is such in Canada that it's nearly impossible to sue a doctor for malpractice. The complainant is held responsible for the doctor's legal bills in the event that the judge sides with the doctor. So, according to the article, the Canadian College of Medicine ensures the legal bill is large in order to discourage any other would be victims.

 

[CalyxCrusher]

We live too close to the US to have a proper progressive government.

Ahhhhh now I get it. Totally makes sense now lol

 

[CalyxCrusher]

You were excluded from health care services based on sex and occupation? Ever thought of suing on grounds they broke your charter rights or human rights? Health care is a human right, and discrimination of that sort is wrong according to Canadian law.

Thats progressivism for ya. The same that said hey let's make half our cabinet female based on equality of outcome instead of merit. Color me shocked....

 

[CalyxCrusher]

That was back in the days when there were only two genders.

LOL

 

[MedicatedHiker]

Thats progressivism for ya. The same that said hey let's make half our cabinet female based on equality of outcome instead of merit. Color me shocked....

Canada hasn't had a progressive government in decades, and that was only in name.

Incrementalism is not very progressive.

Drowning the voices of our First Nations people is not very progressive either.

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/books-censorship-and-what-happens-when-indigenous-lit-goes-mainstream-1.4882446/alberta-government-censored-indigenous-book-undermining-reconciliation-in-schools-author-says-1.4915251

 

[MedicatedHiker]

Thanks, but no thanks! The next doctor that examines me will be the one signing my exit papers. The time to fix it was when I was still working full time and raising a family. I chose to live with the pain and mobility issues than to ever have to talk to a doctor again. Autonomy over ones health is actually quite liberating.

If anything, at least get bloodwork done to screen for cancer and other illnesses. There are lots of people who would like you to stick around for as long as possible.

My neighbor suddenly died a couple of months ago. I think it was suicide since she was younger than me. Such a nice lady. Our dogs played together a few times. I wish I had told her how much I appreciated our chats. It felt good knowing she'd be in her backyard with her dog to say hi after I had another stressful day at work. Long story short, you're never truly alone. Someone appreciates you. Try to stick around.

 

[MedicatedHiker]

That is absolutely fucked up.

Too bad we can't like a comment more than once per account.

 

[VIANARCHRIS]

If anything, at least get bloodwork done to screen for cancer and other illnesses. There are lots of people who would like you to stick around for as long as possible.

My neighbor suddenly died a couple of months ago. I think it was suicide since she was younger than me. Such a nice lady. Our dogs played together a few times. I wish I had told her how much I appreciated our chats. It felt good knowing she'd be in her backyard with her dog to say hi after I had another stressful day at work. Long story short, you're never truly alone. Someone appreciates you. Try to stick around.

I don't have a death wish, just a major distrust of the medical incompetents. I do quite well taking care of myself without the frustration of doctors or the side effects of pharmaceuticals. The story I shared was just the culmination of a lifetime of mistreatment by doctors. I have no filter when it comes to someone who thinks they are superior to me, so putting me in the same room with one isn't a great idea - I'm allergic to jail. None of us gets out alive, and if I have cancer or some shit, I don't want to know. I'm good with my decision and if the family isn't, they need the help, not me.

 

[vostok]

And? Do I need to put up the picture of a baby seal being clubbed for you to get your comment says more about you as a person than Korea as a nation?

Besides, how do you think your burger got on your plate? A cow wilfully donated parts of its flesh to feed you and now it lives happily on a farm in a far away place that nobody seems to know?

Still believe in Santa as well?

Its how we roll dumbass if eating loosers you'd be first on the list.. grow a pair ....munch on yer corn pumpkin pie shit

 

[WHATFG]

If anything, at least get bloodwork done to screen for cancer and other illnesses. There are lots of people who would like you to stick around for as long as possible.

My neighbor suddenly died a couple of months ago. I think it was suicide since she was younger than me. Such a nice lady. Our dogs played together a few times. I wish I had told her how much I appreciated our chats. It felt good knowing she'd be in her backyard with her dog to say hi after I had another stressful day at work. Long story short, you're never truly alone. Someone appreciates you. Try to stick around.

I disagree...I can and have gone weeks without talking to anyone...I was sick, no one calls...very easy to be alone.

 

[The Hippy]

You never alone here friend.....there is always us wacky nut jobs to hang with. Were not much, but seem to stick together overall.

 

[MedicatedHiker]

I don't have a death wish, just a major distrust of the medical incompetents. I do quite well taking care of myself without the frustration of doctors or the side effects of pharmaceuticals. The story I shared was just the culmination of a lifetime of mistreatment by doctors. I have no filter when it comes to someone who thinks they are superior to me, so putting me in the same room with one isn't a great idea - I'm allergic to jail. None of us gets out alive, and if I have cancer or some shit, I don't want to know. I'm good with my decision and if the family isn't, they need the help, not me.

I stay away from certain people and conflict in general. I can defend myself very well, but I'm too claustrophobic for jail. That's the deterent for me.