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You don't want the details, really you don't :upeyes:
I could use a little luck and happy thoughts tossed my way if you happen to have a couple extras - luck that the doc isn't a moron, the staff aren't morons, and that he doesn't insist on a bunch of invasive (yes, key word: invasive ) and dehumanizing tests..... AND that he bothers (unlike my idiot PCP) to prescribe something(s) that will start working IMMEDIATELY.
Also, that if he can get me able to eat normally again (instead of planning to leave the house ONLY if I don't eat for 24-48 hrs. prior) I don't pack back on the 20+ lbs I've lost since everything below my waist went haywire starting early April.
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Thanks....... (so NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT looking forward to this appt., but also being hopeful that I will get real AND EFFECTIVE medical care for a change)
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COWBOYSHOOTER
09-17-2007, 18:37
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Originally posted by MB-G26
You don't want the details, really you don't :upeyes:
I could use a little luck and happy thoughts tossed my way if you happen to have a couple extras - luck that the doc isn't a moron, the staff aren't morons, and that he doesn't insist on a bunch of invasive (yes, key word: invasive ) and dehumanizing tests..... AND that he bothers (unlike my idiot PCP) to prescribe something(s) that will start working IMMEDIATELY.
Also, that if he can get me able to eat normally again (instead of planning to leave the house ONLY if I don't eat for 24-48 hrs. prior) I don't pack back on the 20+ lbs I've lost since everything below my waist went haywire starting early April.
k?
Thanks....... (so NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTT looking forward to this appt., but also being hopeful that I will get real AND EFFECTIVE medical care for a change)
m
Mel....walk in there and tell HIM what YOU expect. You expect some modicum of decency....stop with the rude bedside manner etc. Tell him you expect to be informed in a way that educates you AND makes you feel he knows what the hell he's talking about.
I frakkin' HATE doctors too. They don't teach 99% of them how to humanize themselves NOR make patients feel human. Grrrrrr
:hugs: Let me know if you need help with anything.
You may need a ride to and from some of those "non-invasive" tests ;)
:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: you know what, Mel? I almost called you this morning, til I remembered what time it was there, I must have been getting some vibes. :angel:
Good luck Mel. I hope it goes well for you!
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gruntmedik
09-17-2007, 19:54
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Unlocked
09-17-2007, 20:41
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BTDT on the "invasive" tests! Other than the prep, the tests themselves are a piece of cake...and you get Demerol for frosting! :thumbsup:
Good luck Mel! Let us know how it goes!
B. :hugs: :wavey:
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misskitty5077
09-17-2007, 22:13
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Tomorrow is only my 1st appt. I'm sure no tests will be done the same day (unless he thinks I'm dying or something) and there's all that stupid ins. pre-auth garbage and such for anything much beyond, "Hi, How are you? Please write out your co-pay at the front desk."
I pretty much already know what I'm gonna hear Dx-wise and all... but what the heck, maybe I'll place a bet with myself as to how long it's gonna take him/them to officially tell me what I pretty much have figured out already.
Prep? Nah...... would be totally and completely non-applicable. Won't be a thing to 'prep away' - 'nuff said.
Good luck Mel honey:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hearts: :kiss: :angel:
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digitspaw
09-18-2007, 08:13
Good vibes to ya, Mel!:hugs:
Now looky here. I guess I've been lucky over the past 8 years or so. I've had nothing but stellar doctors who had great bedside manner. Maw........not so lucky, although we had the same family doc for a couple of years.
Even the specialists I saw were excellent, except for one who was just good to "okay".
I've had trouble for years and was on Prilosec and had to have an endoscopy and a colonoscopy. NEITHER are dehumanizing and can save your life if they find something that shouldn't be there.
If your doctor recommends that you have these semi-invasive tests, you should do it and don't fear them. They are painless with NO after effects. You will be asleep. Out like a light.
I'm just going by the posts and the thread title that your trouble is gastro intestinal.
Relax! Today's tests are going to go well and you're going to come away with more knowledge than before AND a recommended path for remediation.
You've always been here for everyone else, Mel. Now, it's YOUR turn to get hugs and prayers and we're all with you. Just keep us posted.
It's gonna be Okie Dokie.
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Glockgirl26
09-18-2007, 09:06
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Prayers and good wishes...hang in there.:) I hope it goes well.
digitspaw
09-18-2007, 09:47
Originally posted by B. Somm
BTDT on the "invasive" tests! Other than the prep, the tests themselves are a piece of cake...and you get Demerol for frosting! :thumbsup:
Good luck Mel! Let us know how it goes!
B. :hugs: :wavey:
B.----I swear to G-d! Ask Maw. I actually WANTED to go back for another so that I could have that dreamy cocktail they shoot into your veins.
I think I would become a junkie fast if'n I tried heroin.:shocked:
Man, that was sweet. I woke up and asked if we were now gonna do the test and the nurse said "Too late now. We finished 20 minutes ago".
My poison wasn't demerol, but a mixture of sumthin' that started with a "D". :)
I want another.:banana:
I remember saying "oh.....this is kinda nice. OH.....this is REAL nice" and that's all she wrote.:rofl:
Yep, me too Paw! Just before they put the Demerol in, I held out my arm and said "FEEEED MEEEE!!" ala Little Shop of Horrors!
If I could be in that "Demerol state" forever, I'd be on it baby!!
*sigh*
But reality has a rude way of butting in! :rant:
B. :sigh:
(Hey Mel, how'd your appointment go?) :hugs:
AZ DBLTRBL
09-18-2007, 14:21
Prayers & good vibes sent! Let us know how you fare....and what you find out. You'll be just fine!!:hugs:
My prayers are with you, Mel.
Sometimes, some of the tests are necessary to find out what is REALLY going on in there!
I pray that there is nothing major and that it can be repaired easily for you!
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Yeah, like we thought the answer would be something else? Not.
Have to schedule a colonoscopy and he may well do a biopsy while he's got hoses from Engine No. 15 in there.
Gonna have to wait until MyJay gets home and settled after work today to figure out what days would work for the scheduling. I know I'm being a total wuss :upeyes: but I want MyJay HERE for this...and, actually, I also really want my Mommy - but if she were to show up visible to others, there'd prolly be a couple heart attacks happen in the surgery room.
Desk gal said the doc does them M-F, so at least we should be able to stack the day MyJay has to take off work (NOT what he needs, either!) against a wknd.
And on top of it, it's at least $150 co-pay for the procedure according to my ins. NOT what I needed to hear.
I think I need a nap.
And yes, I realize that the gastro doc and the hosp staff people that do this stuff do it day in and day out, blah....blah..... but see - it's not a matter of how it effect *them*, it's how I feel about it - and I find the entire thing very dehumanizing and degrading, no matter how medically necessary. Plegh.
Oh.... and kiddo is home sick - was throwing up this morning, and is sound asleep in bed with a controlled but raging fever. :sad: :sad:
aw Mel, I wish I lived closer to all you guys. :hugs: Didja get my VM earlier? :hugs: :angel: :hugs:
Me, too, Sharon. Please pack and move immediately :tongueout:
Yup, I got your VM.....but since you were on the run and I was hurrying to get home to sick-in-bed-with-fever-and-throwedups kiddo, I didn't try calling back. Figured you'd prolly see my update post before I got a chance to call you - and there's that darn time zone difference, too.
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how's the sicko feeling today? Hope all better ,and I REALLY HOPE it wasnt contagious! :hugs:
pesticidal
09-19-2007, 07:04
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Patricia
09-19-2007, 07:48
Mel, I'm sorry you didn't get better news, but I am sure glad you went. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs:
Mel, You're gonna have to trust me on this one but rest assured, when this test is over you are gonna wonder why you fretted so much.
As was stated earlier, the tuff part is the prep the night before and as you said, you're half way there on a regular (or irregular ;) ) basis.
If I can advise you as to your course of action with regards to the prep. They will give you a choice of therapies, do NOT opt for the pills. If I remember correctly you have to take about 24 of them and they are HUGE!
Let me know if I can help :hugs:
Mel, what Kathy said!
My sister had one done on Friday. She was wide awake for hers and said it was nothing. She had a biopsy too.
I went to a doctor that sedated me. So, I remember going into the room but nothing else. Biopsy too.
The day before is no fun. But nothing after the procedure to worry about. Just hopefully some peace of mind about what's been going on with your body.
You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, sweetie! BTDT...it's never something you want to go through, but your life is worth it!
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Well, I scheduled the appt.
Fri, 10/12, be there by 10:15am
Oh.Joy.
Not.
Originally posted by MB-G26
Well, I scheduled the appt.
Fri, 10/12, be there by 10:15am
Oh.Joy.
Not.
Mel, You're gonna have to trust me on this one but rest assured, when this test is over you are gonna wonder why you fretted so much.
Can't wait to tell you "I told you so" :tongueout:
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