Really confused, doctors or nurse practioners
 

Okay I'm really confused with these guys.

I went to the nurse practioner that I really liked back in either really late
October or really early November. After my procedures on October 16th.

I thought since the diarrhea was lots better that it was good. But the pain in the side was still bad. And I was waiting to see the surgeon a second
time, which reminds me I need to call that office. Even though I've decided
to get a second opinion anyone that takes over 2 months to decide to do anything is not good enough for me.

Well anyway last week I got a few calls from the nurse practioner, and when
I didn't return them right away. Because I didn't know. SHe had her nurse
call me. So when I finally figured it out. I returned the calls.

So here it is: First I have a appointment with the Gastronologist that
I was supposed to never see. On February 17th. Hmmm, how did that
happen. He dismissed me to my Other one.

Then I was asked about my abdominal issues. Well they are still there.
But I live with them most of the time, biting my lip when necessary.

I also make sure I don't get constipated. So thats life. I had never
had the 4 hour empting study, because it wasn't ordered.

Because the hospital wouldn't take the order I had.

So its been reordered now, for next week.

SO what to think, life is so fun, but at least I got this test before the
new year. I was just thinking how they wouldn't do this, this year.
And I had to start all test new next year.

Donna

You guys know how hard its been for me to talk to my husband Dale.

Well I got up my nerve last week to tell him how much is on the credit
cards. Or at least the two really big ones. $7,000.00

The two littler ones I really didn't know the total off the top. But
when he asked, and honestly it was almost 4 days later. He waited
to calm down and not be so upset. WOW

I knew the total I had called one and had received the other in the
mail. Which ends up being 700.00

I also have two store ones. That I have almost paid off less that 100.00

So anyway he hasn't decided what he will do. I asked for a loan to help
pay them. I really plan to give him back the money, unless he give
it to me and says don't worry about it.

We had some words about a couple of other things. Such as he has
this thing about going out and buying cars. While gosh, you can help
me pay off a credit card instead of buying a car. Its not like you shouldn't
be helping pay for Derrick's things.

He doesn't go most places with us. So unless I ask ahead, or take a check
from our joint check book. He doesn't.

Thanks, I hope I dont sound like I'm whinning

Donna

Sorry about your health and doctor issues. Bleaaaah. I hope they get you figured out soon.

I have a close friend who has been through so much this past year b/c of bowel issues. They thought it was Crohns, but it wasn't. They were going to do a bowel resection, but decided not to. Now her new gut Dr. said she has a grapefruit-sized tumor on her kidney causing problems. Sheesh! So I can appreciate a little of what you've been through.

I'm sorry your DH isn't more helpful. Let's pray he catches the Christmas spirit and helps you out instead of going to the nearest car dealership. :hug:

Dear Donna,

That's good that you are getting the test done soon.

I hope that the docs can ease your suffering.

Talking about husbands is fine -- it's not whining.
Maybe he is mellowing a bit about money.
I hope so.

Mari

Thanks Mari and Rochelle

I went to see my Nurse Practioner today at my primaries office. She was
great she ordered a test to check my gallbladder since the surgeon isn't
doing anything. Then we will decide about it. And a ultrasound for
the cyst on my ovary. And a Thyroid because I've always had a goiter
and it must have been pretty promenent today.

But that is fine. I'm just glad that she is taking care of these things
for me.

Donna

Dear Donna,

Those are important tests.
She sounds like she might be on top of things.

Mari

I've got four. But since I want them all done before the end of the
year I'm glad they are scheduled.

Donna

Dear Donna,
It sounds like you have busy holiday season.
Good luck.
I hope you have good lab techs and good drs/ NPs.
Mari

Wow Donna, I hope they are able to help you after they get these test results in. I know how hard it's been for you this year. Hang in there, it sounds like they are closing in on the reason why you feel so badly. :) :hug:

Yes, Pam

I may have gotten a reason for my real weight gain today.

I have a high sugar blood level, and am starting a new medicine.

I'm hoping that will be part of the answer, I also know I've really
been overly tired and no reason for that.

So I'm thinking this could really be helpful.

Also todays test was long, but they loaned me a pillow about 1/2
way through the 4 hours I was falling asleep.

Its not unusual for me to sleep a lot now.

Donna

Dear Donna,

The new medicine should make you feel better and maybe less sleepy.
I'm glad that you have started getting some answers.
One test completed and three more to go for the year it seems.
M.

I'm also scheduled to see a orthopedic doctor about my shoulder on
January 5th. I would have gotten in next tuesday, but it was the
same time as one of my test.

My shoulder has been bothering me for a while. Its just not getting
better.

And my massage therapist hasn't been able to get the pain to stop
either, because it seems to part of it be in the muscle at times.

Donna

Dear Donna,
Maybe you'll get an MRI or something like that.
I'm amazed at how much you are getting accomplished.
It takes a lot to get these things organized and in place.

Good luck with the results.
M.

Guess I was not paying attention. Forget to mention while I was at the hospital on Christmas eve. They did the gallbladder test, that was scheduled for the 30th also. Now after 6 sticks to get the medication in the IV site I'm just glad the gallbladder showed up. Because about 15 to 20 minutes before it would have been time to add the next medicine the guy told me that he forgot to tell me. That if it didn't show up that I would need to have someone available to come get me they would be giving me morphine.

Hmmm, gosh a little late to tell me this. Now one was available.

It did show up and it was still with its pain.

Donna

Thinking of you donna,
You are going through so much....hope your new meds help control your blood sugars.
((((HUGS)))
beth

Donna,

I suffer from chonic diahrrea and havn't a clue why. I've had a colonoscopy that has to be done again to find out why.


barbara

Good luck Donna and Barbara.
I hope you find good health soon.
M.

Well I'm being sent to a surgeon to see about the gallbladder. It's not functioning right. So I would guess this means it is definately coming
out. Not going back to the idiot who refused to talk about taking it
out.

I also repeat the pelvic ultrasound in 2 months.

Next well someone messed up and did the wrong ultrasound, and I have
to repeat the thyroid area one. I'm really irritated with the person who
entered the paperwork. They put it in wrong. There mistake will
cost me money.

The other test isn't been called on yet.

Donna

tests
 

Dear Donna,
You are doing very well taking one step at a time.
I find arranging these dr things to be very consuming.
I have to get a routine mammo. But first I needed a new prescription from the doc because I lost the other; then I need the CD of the pictures from the old lab because the new doc only uses a certain lab.

Later today I have to pick up the CD. They called and said it is ready. I hope that it really is.

Then I have to find out where the new lab is so I can go for the mammo on New Year's Eve when my appointment is.
It takes a lot of work.

I think you are courageous and very strong to go through all this.

M.

Thanks Mari

I honestly don't feel very courageous right now. But I really appreciate you and everyone being here. I am really wondering what to think. I'm beginning to think that the original ultrasound for the thyroid was correct. And this new one is a new test being done. Or that the nurse practioneer decided she wanted both. This new test is really something its two parts technically three. Its two days, so I am positive I've never had it done before or at least not this way.

ITs really odd to me, its part of nuclear medicine too, so really weird to me.

But that is fine, I have two appointments then with surgeon's like. One to
see about my shoulder because its not getting better.

And then on the 13th of January the gallbladder with a new surgeon. I'm happy to do this. I've been sure its time.

Donna