More appointments…
Just one day after I blogged about appointments and my aunt made a comment about appointments having appointments, I get more appointments.
I also had my oncology appointment changed. I was originally slated to see Dr. Tabesh on September 4 to discuss the pathology reports and decide on a course of treatment. However, she said we should move it out because I will most likely not be up to sitting up a prolonged period of time, getting in and out of a car. Since the treatment start time wouldn’t be affected, she recommend we wait a few more days so I am more comfortable. So it just delays us knowing what the next steps are, what the specifics about the cancer (i.e., what stage it is) and what it all means.
I know it may seem like an unnecessary delay but Dr. Tabesh is right, you will be able to take in any information and make the next decisions much easier when you are more comfortable postop. Give yourself a little breathing space postop, you will need to sleep a lot once you are discharged from hospital and you don’t need any additional pressure to be back on your feet and ‘with it’ for another doctor’s appointment. Lots of studies show too much stress/anxiety initally postop = longer recovery time. Write it down in your diary as quality bonding time with Eli everyone needs that with a new dog
Big hug my brave friend xxx
You always have to be rational and right! Darn you Brits!
anytime
unfortunately not always with my own situation!
Hi just came over from Toffee’s blog to come and see Eli…yes he is so cute, amazing how close he has gotten to you in just a couple of days….Good luck….;)