I'm so confused!!!
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I'm so confused!!!
| Thu, 01-29-2004 - 4:41pm |
I told you all that my sister had the sonogram done to rule out anything.Then the dr wanted a ct scan done.Now he wants to do another procedure.I think it's a laproscopy.Not completely sure because I talked to Dad , not my sister yet.What is he looking for?And why haven't the other tests ruled it out?I'm so worried about my sister.Plus I know she doesn't deal well with these things.I would rather go thru this myself than have her go thru it. She says when the dr calls she is confused and can't keep what he says straight and doesn't think of questions til later.Plus she hates to bother anyone!!!!!Ok, I just had to come and talk with people that would understand.Thanks guys.

When I go to the dr. I take a written list of questions I've made up at home when I've had time to sit and think about it calmly. Maybe if she could do that it would help when she talks to her dr. in person or on the phone. Also, if it's something important, I take paper and take notes about what he says. I used to go along with my Mom and Dad to his appts. to take notes for them while they talked to the dr. It's so complex and can be an emotional time, so things you think you'll remember are forgotten or mixed up.
I sure hope she gets things squared away soon for her sake and yours. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Rhonda
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~~Rhonda~~
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I hope your sister gets some stress relief soon. I also hope it turns out nothing is wrong! Will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
I agree with what Rhonda told you and maybe it would be time to sit down with the Dr face to face with a list of questions. A few moments of his time face to face rather than the phone. If she's getting confused and doesn't handle these things well she needs someone there to listen with her. My DD's daughter did that with her when she underwent the tests to determine whether she needed surgery. They had me come in, she showed me the results of test on the screen and what needed to be done and the reasons why. I think she had the insight to know that my daughter wasn't going to hear or understand anything more than the word surgery. I would definitely want to know the reasons for all the tests and procedures and don't think I'd go through anything more invasive until I had a good solid reason why and have my mind fully understanding what's going on and before anything invasive-a 2nd opinion.
Thoughts and prayers for your sister and for you and the family.
Hugs,
Susan
I really hope your sister is ok. I will be keeping you and her in my thoughts and prayers!
Hugs!
I appreciate all your prayers, good thoughts and being here for me.It helps so much and gives me the strength to be be strong and positive for my family.This is an incredibly wonderful group of women!!!!!
Miss P
Donna
It seems to me that maybe her doctor is trying to be very careful and make sure things are ok. I'm not an expert, but I think he just wants to have a look for himself with the laproscope. I'm glad he's being so careful, but he could be better with his communication skills. Ovarian cancer is very very scary and nothing to be toyed with.
As far as sis is concerned, please give her our best and tell her to write down her questions when she thinks of them and then call the office and ask them. Just because the doc is a busy person doesn't mean her questions and concerns aren't important. She is why that doc is in business in the first place. If she can't get satisfactory answers on the phone, I'd take her down there and get them in person. She might do better if someone else is there with her when she talks to the doc.
I'm hoping it all comes out ok. Hugs to you and your sis.
Lori
Edited 1/30/2004 7:55:44 AM ET by bootywhompus
Lori
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Debbie
Hugs and prayers for your sister.
C