We are very appreciative of Bill for letting us first air our thoughts in a email prior to this entry. Thanks for being so patient with us Bill.
We went to our appointment and had to wait about an hour and a half. Then we made a little scene and were allowed into the room to wait. They gave us some ice water. We took turns waiting, but it was Ann that went through the most hardship. Then Kate came out, because she was upset Ann was upset. Kate didn’t like the resident or attendant in the least.
The doctors concluded in about 7 minutes total that it "looked like a hernia." They are sending us to a surgeon for consultation. We had done enough reading to make us belief it isn’t a very big deal, so we’re going to put off the next step until after CARF. CARF is the 19-21, surgeon on the 23, and back to the medical doctor on the 27. There will be tests in between.
Late afternoon, we went back to the University for our Dr. M. Appointment. We’re not sure of all of it, but know that Kate was a main person out. We know that Casey was out for a bit and Annemarie. If someone else was out, it was shorter and more sneakily. Kate seemed tired and put out by the day’s effort. I think she talked about work also, but I don’t recall what she said about it. Maybe a little catch-up?
Casey seemed to be affected by a friend telling her that her castle wasn’t real. We’re figuring it wasn’t a nice thing for the friend to have done. Especially, because it made Casey feel unsure of herself. Then we did no better by not being able to keep Casey away from our negative thinking. Annemarie had been out and was pretty far gone in a dark, black place. Casey was close to that experience and had concluded that someone was trying to kill her. But, as these things go Dr. M’s meter ran out and Jaime dealt with our frustrations all the way home.
Pretty much the day. We’re going to need to concentrate on work at work today. Sister’s mother isn’t doing well, so she’ll be spending some time there today. She may or may not make it back for the staff meeting. Our friend will be there to oversee, but she’s left preparing the DSPs for CARF up to us. Really will need to concentrate. That’s about it for the top of the morning. Hope everyone’s day goes well.
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3 comments:
Sounds like good news, etal...but my prayers will continue!
Vince
whew...good job, ayn and all, - getting through the appointment...am not too surprised about the diagnosis - kinda what i thought, remember...most hernia's can be watched for a time before they need surgery - but that is what the surgeon will decide...so keep that appointment... things will really calm down after CARF is over, eh? you just have to keep muddling through this - there is light at the end of the tunnel after all..
I will answer your email this afternoon when we get back from doing chores. I think you all got through the appointment well. The waiting time sounds like here in Las Vegas. You finally see a Dr about 2 hours after your appointment. Bah!!
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