Post by KelleeM on Aug 13, 2014 23:43:15 GMT
I took three days off this week for medical appointments (took vacation time scheduled two months ago). At the end of last week one doctor's office called and told me I needed an updated mammogram before she would see me (breast surgeon, I had a lumpectomy last August, chemotherapy, and then radiation finishing in late April). I told the nice lady that it's only been four months since I finished radiation and they recommend 6 months before doing a mammogram. She agreed I should have a mammogram in two months and reschedule. Strike one.
Monday I went to Boston to see the cornea specialist I've been seeing for over three years. I suffered a traumatic eye injury in August 2010 and lost the vision in my right eye and eventually developed cornea issues which she's treated. When you go to a teaching hospital (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary) you see a technician, a fellow, and then the doctor your appointment is with. I told the tech and fellow about the issues I'm having with my eye and both seemed concerned. The doctor listened to my complaints and nicely told me I really need to see a trauma doctor. I used to see a trauma doctor there but he told me as long as I as seeing the cornea doctor I didn't need to continue to see him. Strike two. Oh, and the issues I am having aren't horribly painful but since I was there on Monday I've been quite uncomfortable all the time. UGH.
Yesterday I went to see my PCP for a long overdue physical. I hadn't seen him for three years. He asked a few questions, did a quick exam, took a sample for a pap and was ready to send me on my way with an order for blood work. I asked him about a colonoscopy since I'm 52, had just told him my father had colon cancer (caught early and he's fine), and have never had one. He seemed shocked and said they'd call me. I asked him about two problems I'm having and he attributed them offhandedly to chemotherapy...he may be right but it's been 6 months and he didn't seem anywhere near as concerned as I am. I see my medical oncologist in a few weeks so I'll address the issues with him.
I feel like I took all of this time off and pretty much wasted it. I didn't get any answers or get any of my concerns/issues which are causing pain/discomfort addressed. I need to make more appointments and take more time off.
That's it. I told you it was a whine/vent, right? If you read all this thank you!!
Monday I went to Boston to see the cornea specialist I've been seeing for over three years. I suffered a traumatic eye injury in August 2010 and lost the vision in my right eye and eventually developed cornea issues which she's treated. When you go to a teaching hospital (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary) you see a technician, a fellow, and then the doctor your appointment is with. I told the tech and fellow about the issues I'm having with my eye and both seemed concerned. The doctor listened to my complaints and nicely told me I really need to see a trauma doctor. I used to see a trauma doctor there but he told me as long as I as seeing the cornea doctor I didn't need to continue to see him. Strike two. Oh, and the issues I am having aren't horribly painful but since I was there on Monday I've been quite uncomfortable all the time. UGH.
Yesterday I went to see my PCP for a long overdue physical. I hadn't seen him for three years. He asked a few questions, did a quick exam, took a sample for a pap and was ready to send me on my way with an order for blood work. I asked him about a colonoscopy since I'm 52, had just told him my father had colon cancer (caught early and he's fine), and have never had one. He seemed shocked and said they'd call me. I asked him about two problems I'm having and he attributed them offhandedly to chemotherapy...he may be right but it's been 6 months and he didn't seem anywhere near as concerned as I am. I see my medical oncologist in a few weeks so I'll address the issues with him.
I feel like I took all of this time off and pretty much wasted it. I didn't get any answers or get any of my concerns/issues which are causing pain/discomfort addressed. I need to make more appointments and take more time off.
That's it. I told you it was a whine/vent, right? If you read all this thank you!!