I got home early from work today to a message on my phone from Dr. Sneakers' receptionist about my "upcoming July 6 appointment." As far as I knew, there was no such thing, and when I called back it turned out that, indeed, they were only just getting round to booking it for me now. Thanks for the advance notice.
I'm having something called a MIBI scan ("a what?" I said about four times before she spelled it for me); radioactive dye is injected into my heart and pictures are taken. Fasting, no caffeine for 24 hours, and comfortable shoes so I can hop on the treadmill and they can all be blown away by my athletic prowess.
I don't know why I'm doing this, but fine, whatever. It's another day off work, more parking to pay for, more IVs, more lying around thinking about the food I'm not allowed to eat. It's old news by now, but for some reason, today it was enough to cue a total meltdown. Tears, a bit of stomping around, pajamas at 4:30.
I know my doctors are doing their best to give me as many answers as possible. I guess I'm just sick of feeling like a sick person. Especially a sick person who doesn't get told about things in advance.
5 comments:
Arggggghhh it's frustrating when they make appointments and don't give you much notice! It means rearranging schedules, and for you, this test sounds like a pretty unpleasant prep-time. No caffeine for 24-hours? I'd grow such LONG teeth, Helen ...
((((hug))))) I wish I could just drop by your place with a bag full of these lovely white peaches I found today at the fruit stand. And a bottle of champagne. I'd pour us both a nice, tall glass with some peach slices in it, and we could just vent about it all. Well, being on the other end of the continent, I can't do that, but I can sure share the idea with you. I hope it puts a smile on your face.
Here's hoping you have a good, relaxing and renewing weekend. And I hope you're feeling well, too, RA-wise. Thinking of you ...
-Wren
How frustrating. This does deserve a meltdown. Let us know how it goes and why you are doing this. We will be sending happy thoughts. Oh, also, I am not even having a meltdown but I have my jammies on at 5:30. Nothing wrong with that! :)
You're nicer to people who give you short notice than I would be, Helen. "Gee, I'm sorry, but I have a prior commitment. Let's see if we can't find a time that works for both of us." Although, now that I think about it, my PCP has been pretty accomodating; I'd bend over backward to work into his schedule.
All this talk of pjs sounds like a good idea!
Let us know about your test results.
I wish I could give you a hug. I could honestly use one too. Virtual hug! There, now maybe we'll both feel better. ~;o)
Thank you so much, everyone. (And Wren, thanks for the lovely image of champagne and peaches!) As you'll see from today's update, I didn't even have to have the test. Still got my biopsy coming up, but at least I'm prepared for that one. :)
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