Posted by Noa on February 16, 2000, at 17:39:50
In reply to Re: blood tests, posted by Cam W. on February 16, 2000, at 7:02:18
I finally went for my blood tests. It was a frustrating chase, to get my doc to fax in the orders. Each time I spoke with him he said he would, but then they never arrived. Finally, I had the lab page him and he gave the orders verbaly over the phone, this afternoon. So, right after work, I went. I did ask my doc for the electrolytes, and lithium. The lithium, he was going to include anyway. He wasn't enthusiastic about the electrolytes, but said ok. I think they ended up in the orders because they took three vials from me, although I don't know what the norm is for different tests.
The results will be in in two days, which takes us to late Friday, meaning it will probably be Tuesday, because of the holiday weekend. It'll certainly be next Tuesday by the time I get to discuss them with my pdoc. I hate waiting, but what can you do.
I did go to work, and actually got a few things done. But my energy level is stll low. By the end of the day I was exhausted. You should see me. I seem to need to rest between every little action.
More than a month ago I agreed to help out a relative who will be in town this weekend (take care of two kids while parents and older kid go to a museum). I was excited about it, looking forward to it. Then, with all this poopiness lately, I forgot about it. I really can't remember if we confirmed or what. But she called and they are coming. I really would like to to it, but I am afraid I won't have the stamina to spend an afternoon with two energetic little kids. If I don't do it, I will feel lousy, too. Thing is, sometimes little kids jazz me up. Last week, a coworker's almost 2 year old grandson came into the office and I had a great time with him. For about half an hour, I got this surge of energy and we played together and I had fun. So maybe I will get some energy with these other kids.
Thanks for letting me ramble/think out loud.
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