I'm off to the most stressful thing I have to do, and it's just a 'wellness check'

[Siwsan]

The stress/anxiety partially comes from the fact I have NO idea who I will be seeing. I used to see a great APN who got to know and understand me, so she knew my 'limits'. Then she retired and they assigned me to a young MD. She is nice, but when I went to make a follow up appointment, she was on a leave of absence. SOOO on to the 3rd, who is a DNP. Also nice but also knows nothing about me. She did ask me an insane question: Was there a history of Bi Polar in my family. NO!! I told my therapist about that question and he was shocked. And kind of angry shocked.

So this morning's appointment will be a mystery. It's actually 3 months early for a wellness check so I'm going to ask that this be more of a 'get to know you' type check up. My anxiety and stress red line during medical appointments, and for very legitimate reasons. I have had some first and second hand horrific experiences. When I get home, I absolutely crash for several hours.

Hopefully I'll get who ever it is I'm going to see, to listen. If not, I'm going to have to find another clinic.

[irisblue]

1. Positive vibes for you

[3Hotdogs]

2. Take time to write out what you are experiencing and feeling. Then hand it to whomever

they put you in front of at the beginning of the visit.


Edited to add.... This is the first time I have EVER used whomever in a sentence or conversation. And it used it good. Are you proud of me.?

[Goddessartist]

3. Sending lots of positivity! May they listen to you, and hear you.

[Siwsan]

4. I'm wearing all turquoise

Maybe it will help calm my spirit.

[Siwsan]

8. I don't think she will be a good fit

I felt she was pretty much brushing off things I tried to explain. Right now I feel very discouraged and just want to cry.

But I'll wait for a call from the pharmacy and pick up my new medication. Then I'll mow the lawn. Then I'll crawl into bed.

[OldBaldy1701E]

11. Gods I hear you on this!

I am not going to go into my medical nightmares, but I understand completely. Lots of HUGS! and I hope you can relax and have a decent enough evening.

[Siwsan]

12. I'm taking all of the kitten cuddles I can get

We are supposed to go out to the Flint Art Walk for my birthday, tomorrow night. That should brighten me up.

[OldBaldy1701E]

13. Awesome. Please have a great time and enjoy! (n/t)

[Goddessartist]

14. Hoping you're feeling well and supported today.

I'm glad you came to this decision. Sending you all of my love. I'm sure today is better, what with all of the kitty love you get.

[Siwsan]

15. I've been working outside, getting rid of stress and tension by cleaning gardens

I worked up quite a sweat! Next is the screened in porch so that the kitcats can go 'outside' and watch the world. But first I need to take a breather!

I'm probably going to keep the appointments for the blood work and EKG but fortunately I have a session with my therapist on Monday and I'm going to run this situation by him. Those appointments aren't until July.

[Goddessartist]

16. Oh good! I love our catio.

So grateful you're seeing your therapist! I treasure mine.

Sending you best wishes for a new provider!

[True Blue American]

18. Please do! My Son went

To the hospital with chest pain. While doing his EKG he was having a heart attack.stent went in, pain gone.

[True Blue American]

5. Good luck on tour heath.

I am waiting for someone to take me to the ER. Short of breath. I feel so helpless

[hamsterjill]

10. Please update when you can.

Are you okay?

[True Blue American]

17. Long story

Heart congestion because my sodium was too low. Pumped me full of sodium to bring in balance.. Gained 13 Lbs. They got that balanced. After 5 days of constant needles, I finally went to rehab because my Son had a heart attack, stent put in. Still very weak but am now home.
Had a great Cardiologist. Awful to not be able to breathe.

Lost more weight than I gained. Have to eat 3 meals a day, watch so it does not happen again.

Awakened to Trump being indicted! 3 good news all at once. Son doing well but he has become my Mother. Wife just as bad!

Thanks for asking!

[Hermit-The-Prog]

6. If you encounter this...

Go back home and reschedule.

[Polly Hennessey]

7. The kitties 🐈‍⬛ will be waiting to welcome you home.

[True Blue American]

19. Yes!

[2naSalit]

9. ...

[True Blue American]

20. Siwsan, please do not fool around.

Cardiologists can work wonders today. I did not know any of mine. But the Paramedics took me to the number one here hospital. I am lucky to be here. At my age, too%!

[Siwsan]

21. I don't have any cardiac issues

My last EKG was perfect.

I wish I hadn't had the awful experiences with doctors and hospitals that still haunt me - mostly dealing with family members but I have also had a few VERY troubling experiences.

[True Blue American]

22. I understand how you feel

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But EKJ’ can change quickly. Neither my Son or I ever had a heart problem or anything else.

I was in my pool aerobics class and noticed I felt tired, something I never am, in the pool. But you use your own judgement. Not my place. Stay healthy!

[Siwsan]

23. I have another one scheduled in a couple of weeks

I just wish I could find a medical professional that isn't a bully.

[True Blue American]

24. I can fully relate.

It was hard for me to listen to a 300 lb woman in Amish clothes tell me what I was doing wrong on silly things I h ave done all my life, but I agreed and she thought I was great. But I also had a young man and woman actually give me good advice.

I came home, purged all the OTC stuff cleaned my refrigerator and my Son and DIL bought fresh . It actually Costs less. Before my food did not taste good. I am a clean person but had not been eating right even though I am an exercise nut. I am now eating 3 balanced meals a day. Mostly fresh but know I can indulge at times.

I am still exhausted but now know what to watch for. Sudden weight gain means fluid building up. Get thee to the Doctor. I was not eating, caused my sodium to drop. Body can not live with out sodium .