Don't you just love doctors?

So, as many of you know I am impatiently waiting for my biopsy results to see if I have dysplasia.  I was supposse to know by tomorrow.  I've been calling yesterday and today though because it is all I can think about.  Well the nurse said the biopsy results aren't in yet and that the doctor is on vacation until the 20th.  She said only he can tell me the results and he will call me when he gets back.  Last week he told me to call the office this week for the results.  I'm just frustrated.  We are waiting to decide if we are taking a vacation or going in for more opinions.  We can't plan anything until we know more.  I'm so frustrated.  Sorry....I just had to vent....Thanks for listening.

Bellski

P.S. I'm calling again tomorrow and demand (or ask) to speak to a differrent doctor to get my results.  Waiting is just too hard!

OMG!  That's crazy, especially when he told you to call this week.  Like he didn't know he was going on vacation?

I don't blame you a bit for being frustrated, I would be feeling exactly the same way.  I am sorry that I don't have any words of advice for you.  Just wanted to let you know that I understand waiting is the hardest part.  Especially when you are expecting to know the results on a specific day and then find out that it could be more than a week after that!  I wonder if the doctor who is "on call" for him could help you?

You know, it would be really nice to get what you pay for when it comes to health care (even if you have insurance it's not like they don't make a pretty penny off of you).    I went to a new doc yesterday, and his office visit was $220.  I had to pay a $20 copay.  Anyway, he wasn't in the room with me very long, and I would have been really p!$$ed off if I had paid $220.

I hope you know something soon, sending alot of hugs and smiles your way!

Beth

P.S. - I noticed on the "What You Hate Most about IBD" thread that you mentioned teaching.  I am going into my second year of teaching.  I hope you are enjoying your summer even in light on the stress your colon and doctor are putting you through! 

"You know, it would be really nice to get what you pay for when it comes to health care (even if you have insurance it's not like they don't make a pretty penny off of you). I went to a new doc yesterday, and his office visit was $220. I had to pay a $20 copay. Anyway, he wasn't in the room with me very long, and I would have been really p!$$ed off if I had paid $220."

Seriously!!! One time I went in to a doctor to have some moles checked out because my doctor employer and a few people told me I should, just to be safe. This guy came in the room, asked why I felt they might be problematic, told me I was not at risk for cancerous moles, looked at ONE (not even the ones I was talking about) and left. He acted like I was a huge inconvenience to him and he was annoyed that I would waste his time with something like that and was in the room for no more than two minutes. Needless to say I never went to that doctor again but I still had to pay the copay and I didn't even feel like it was worth the $20. It's just outrageous.

D_A, I hate when they just stick you in a room and forget about you for two hours. Unfortunately I'm the pushover type and would sit there all day without saying a word, it's just unfortunate that it happens so often! I wish they would at least call and say "Just so you know, the doctor is running behind schedule so it'd be best if you came in an hour later so you're not waiting forever"

But to charge you $860 for that is outrageous :(

bellski said...
So, as many of you know I am impatiently waiting for my biopsy results to see if I have dysplasia.  I was supposse to know by tomorrow.  I've been calling yesterday and today though because it is all I can think about.  Well the nurse said the biopsy results aren't in yet and that the doctor is on vacation until the 20th.  She said only he can tell me the results and he will call me when he gets back.  Last week he told me to call the office this week for the results.  I'm just frustrated.  We are waiting to decide if we are taking a vacation or going in for more opinions.  We can't plan anything until we know more.  I'm so frustrated.  Sorry....I just had to vent....Thanks for listening.

Bellski

P.S. I'm calling again tomorrow and demand (or ask) to speak to a differrent doctor to get my results.  Waiting is just too hard!

Bellski,

I am just wondering. You sate in your signature that you were just diagnosed with UC in 2008. How long have you been having symptons of UC before your diagnosis?

The reason I am asking you this is because dysplasia very rarely shows up in those who have had UC less than 7 years. Maybe they the pathologists goofed the first time?

Take Care,

PF

Some doctors are great and some are completely lame. I went to the doctor 2 weeks after finding out about my coliits. My regular doctor had gone for the day due to an emergency, so i had a partner doctor that I have never met. She actually told me, "I'm so sorry you have colitis but at least you'll be skinny." Is that unbelievable or what?!! Never will see her again!!!!!

Hi Lori,

I taught PreK last year, and I about lost my mind!  It takes a special person to be in a room full of four-year-olds all day long!  I got a job in the district I live in for next year, and I will be teaching 6th grade math, science, and geography.  I did a long term maternity leave sub in this grade and subjects, and I liked it.

Eagerly awaiting your good news because I know that's what it will be!!!!

Take some deep breaths today - hugs and warm wishes!

Beth