....and I was right.
My grandaddy was kind enough to drive me to yet ANOTHER doctor appointment today and wait the long wait in the waiting room.
Let me say, my doctor is an amazing one!! Visits may require a long wait, but it is because she takes the time to listen to her patients and really try to figure things out with them instead of jotting down a note or two, writing a script, and sending them on their way. There are several different types of doctors out there, and I really believe she is one who is truly concerned and cares for each patient she sees, and didn't become a doctor because of the "cool, interesting how the human body works" factor, but because she really has the passion to help people. Again, protecting the privacy of everyone I refer to on here is important, so I will simply refer to her as "Dr. S"
Anyway, she got a urine sample and blood work. I don't know the results of the blood test, I have recently been told that my blood count is okay, which is GREAT, because I had been told long time ago(not by Dr. S) that my body just didn't produce the amount of blood needed to function normally and I may have to receive transfusions for the rest of my life. However, I have been bleeding a lot since the surgery, so I will really be surprised if my blood count is still okay with all my body has been through. The urine sample did have blood in it, and she thinks that may have been from the catheter they put in me in the ER Tuesday night. Also, she said it is normal for my stomach to be swollen, which I am relieved to hear. It was HUGE this morning. It goes up and down a little, but it was out of control this morning!! I stepped on the scale and was SIX POUNDS HEAVIER since my surgery Monday. I was a little alarmed, and clueless as to how I gained 6 pounds in three days. Especially since I haven't been able to eat much. But I could be retaining fluid and hopefully that will go down as well.
She told me if my pain level does not go down this weekend and I am still having to take my pain medicine like I am now to call Monday and follow up. Hopefully, I will be off this stuff soon. It isn't any fun feeling loopy from the stuff. Better than being in pain and not being able to sleep or concentrate though I guess.
I wasn't supposed to go back to school until Tuesday, but I learned I had a test today and broke the rules a little bit to go to math class(what a rebel!!). Luckily, I have a very understanding math professor who doesn't get annoyed when I have to get up to go use the restroom every half hour. I met a couple of new people at school today and told them about my blog. I sort of had the opportunity when I was at the mirror freaking out because my belly button was still bleeding pretty badly and they were asking if I was okay. I am so glad I am able to spread awareness of the illness with this blog, I see that I have a lot of views, but barely any comments. Come on people, give me something to read, even if it is an anonymous one sentence!! ;) I get rather bored lately having nothing to do but sit in bed. Or e-mail me at MassieMoscow@gmail.com I promise I have the time to respond, lol. Again, don't bother with any negativity, because I don't even bother with reading it. The first hint of negativity and all I do is hit "delete", so don't waste your time.
Well, the pain medicine is kicking in and it is getting hard for me to keep my eyes open. Hopefully, I will be able to blog again this weekend!! Before I go, I want to say thank you to my friend Crystal who promoted my blog on her facebook!! THANK YOU GIRL!! It means a lot to me!! Now, time to go say goodbye to Jake and get to sleep =) Later!!
Well, the pain medicine is kicking
Glad you're doing well!!
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