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JillyUpstateNY

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28. Surgery canceled due to global warming

Wed Jul 1, 2026, 11:16 AM

Jul 1

Today, I was scheduled for an outpatient procedure to check out a small spot inside an organ and remove it so they can see what it is. I had to come at 6 AM and the surgery was supposed to be at seven. I was all hooked up when medical personnel started coming in the room and telling me there was a delay because the operating room was too hot and humid, and that would pose a risk of infection. It was supposed to take 20 minutes to fix, and then it was half an hour and then almost 2 hours when they finally decided to cancel all surgeries. Every one of the staff, including my doctor, agreed that climate denial is ridiculous.Tomorrow is supposed to be worse. Around 100, but at least I got a complimentary cup of coffee from the café and an assurance that I probably wouldn’t have to pay for this morning. The procedure will be rescheduled soon. But it’s only the beginning of July!

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