and one more to go. I saw my primary care physician yesterday for the pre-op exam which lasted about 1 hour. On Friday I see the Nephrologist, Dr. Dreyer. He is the one I have blogged about that is leaving on August 13th. He is my favorite doctor. I found out that he is moving to Florida to be close to his mother who is ill. I am working up the courage to give him a hug. I certainly will wish him well. His new patients will be very fortunate.
You know, it has been one doctor visit after another for me the last few weeks. Unfortunately to some doctors we are only a number and not a person. The older we get, the more we are treated as children by too many of the doctors. I am not a genius like Einstein or Jodi Arias (inside joke you will understand if you watched the trial) but my IQ ranks right up there. I hate being talked to as if I were a child.
Two weeks from today is the scheduled surgery and radiation. I am very anxious to get that started so that I can see the end in sight.
I hope you all are having a peaceful week.
Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
I just got caught up with your posts Beth. You are so brave. I can see how God has been with you through this whole ordeal.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you. I am so sorry you are having to go through all of this.
God Bless you, Beth. Don't be afraid to tell those Doctors you prefer to be treated as the adult you are. Some are just not aware. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteWith you in spirit, Beth. You're hanign in there amazing well so far--keep it up. I have the same problem with doctors...want to smack 'em upside the head.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean by just numbers. You have all our prayers, thoughts, and love with you Beth!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear you're losing such a good doctor. I've not had one that I really like in a very long time. I continue to believe for grace for you...and that includes just the right doctors for every single procedure.
ReplyDeleteoohhhhh beth, i can't wait till it's all behind you!!
ReplyDeleteHaving worked for 35 years as a nurse, I know exactly what you mean about doctors and their egos. Trust me, they aren't all as smart as they pretend to be. Don't ever let them make you feel inferior. The doc I worked for always told me "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" - meaning the more a patient speaks up and gets heard, the more she will be remembered as a person and the less likely she will be treated like a number.
ReplyDeleteI iamgine this is a very difficult time - waiting on the surgery so you can begin recovery. I hope the next two weeks go fast my friend.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have the opportunity to give your favorite dr. a hug or at least a warm handshake. He seems like he would be the type to really appreciate it. He sounds "human." I have a gastro dr. that I have been treated by for 30 years. We always hug (a preacher-type hug) when we see one another. He, like your dr., is one in a million and I feel that God blessed me with his acquaintance. I pray for God to continue to bless you and give you a sense of peace as your surgery draws near. I am praying for you.
ReplyDeleteHugs - - and prayers coming your way.
ReplyDeleteI know that it is very hard to be spoken to as if you are a kid. Hang in there and take care of yourself.
That bit drives me crazy as well. I've met a few over the past several years. Some are genuinely nice people and others don't care. I say give your nice doc a hug. And I wish you well on those radiation treatments. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteHi Beth HUG Dr. Breyer Doctors are human and any man that moves to look after his Mother is an awesome man in my books and I am sure he would appreciate that Go ahead.HUGS are free and valuable.
ReplyDeleteTake care Beth I do know you are going to be OK I always get what I want:) HUGS B.
Hope that you get the courage to give him a hug. He sounds like one who'll appreciate it and hug back, especially if you tell him how much he's meant to you. (Sounds like a good son, too.)
ReplyDeleteCheering you on and wishing you well. And let's not leave it at wishing when prayer is what really changes things.
it is a grueling process to have to be tested and seen by so many 'experts' in order to be cleared for procedures. bless you.
ReplyDeleteBeth, I wish I could help...I will be praying for you. You stay strong, all your blog family will be here for you. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday, Beth. Go ahead and give that doctor a hug! I'll bet he'd love to give YOU a hug, too! Hugs, Nellie
ReplyDeleteI continue to pray for you. Being talked to as if you're a child definitely gets worse as you age. When I worked at the nursing home, so many of the staff members treated the residents as if they were babies.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Dear Beth!
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave for long time has been with you.
Take care of yourself.
Michiko
Please...do hug him Twin. You will always regret not doing so. Love you and praying for you.,
ReplyDeleteOh c'mon Beth, we all know you ARE a genius.
ReplyDeleteAnd go ahead and give him a hug. He could probably use one as well.
My hopes and prayers are with you Beth.
Sorry to hear you will be losing your favorite doctor. It is such a treasure when you find one you like and trust. Please do give him a hug.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers.
I would grab that doctor and give him a hug. I believe it would mean a lot to him and you. :)
ReplyDeleteI think of you often. :)
Marie
Doctors are so important, and especially ones we can trust & talk to. I understand. Hug him & let him know how important he is. As for you, take care and get through this. You are in my thoughts & prayers, and may others.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers and my women's group is still praying also. You're in my thoughts my dear you keep strong and know many angel's are around you.
ReplyDeleteHUGS
My Mom just had hip replacement surgery and her surgeon...the first time she met him...told us to pray about the decision first. There are still some AWESOME CHRISTian doctors out there. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Ms. Beth!
ReplyDeleteHug your doctor and I'll just bet he will hug you back and you'll both feel better about the days to come.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteHope you get to give him that hug. I also hope you will get doctors and health workers that will help you through your treatment, in the best possible way. Hugs Nita.
I hope you hug him!
ReplyDeleteWill be so glad when this is all over with and you can relax for a while. Prayers and hugs!! :)
I would give that great Doctor a hug to Beth, go on Yay!
ReplyDeleteTake care, you are always in my prayers.
Hugs Sheila x
Soon to pray again my dear dear friend and cyber Twin.
ReplyDeleteBeing spoken to as if one is a child is bloody frastrating and rude on the part of the speaker.......I know how much I hate it, even if I do not know what they are talking about I do not like them to assume I don't know
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my prayers, Beth. I also hate it when somebody speaks to me as though I were a child. It is quite demeaning and annoying, actually.
ReplyDeleteYou should tell the doctor how you feel about the way they are speaking to you. Sometimes, they just don't know. I know when I love a doctor, I have no qualms with giving them a hug! They probably don't get appreciated enough these days...the good ones...because of the bad ones!
ReplyDeleteHope you get to hug that Dr.
ReplyDeleteI know Dr's and the Medical Profession along with other Professions try to treat people as numbers, I hate that like many of us do, and I answer back in no uncertain terms with good results with most.
Still saying prayers for you.
I hope all continues to go well with you and the tests. i know you will miss your doctor. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteRae is right..never let them get away with making you feel that way they are not all knowing either. I hate that ..you just let them know in your own special way, that you are pretty with it and KNOW what's what!! Pray for you everyday dear Sis.. you are bound to be well quicker than you think with all these well wishers.. Hugs XOXO
ReplyDeleteI continue to pray for you each morning when I'm out walking.
ReplyDeleteI continue to pray for you Beth. I get so angry with the doctors too. I hate it that your doctor is leaving. I lost a good doctor to, a few years ago and I cried. Hope all goes well Blessings.
ReplyDeleteBeth, DEAR Beth......something told me to come and check your blog tonight. It started when I got an e from Carole and hadn't talked to her in a long time. She said she'd add me to her prayers for herself, her son, and her friend. I couldn't even move when I read that. I don't know what's happening as I've been out of the loop for so, so long, but as I sat there looking at those words, I knew I had to come to your page. Now I see. I read back a few pages and I don't know what kind of cancer you've been diagnosed with but I know you are feeling a ton of stress along with being awfully tired right now. You know I went through this with Mom but that's not to say you won't beat it. Don't give up. I have a lot of friends that have beat it and are many years in health now. I'll say it again: Don't give up. You are loved, believe me, and even Jim is watching over you and you know that's true. Even as I type this to you, and even as I have the highest hope and prayers, I am still wiping a stream of tears. You're just the best, Beth; you know it and so do the tons of people that follow you and know you in person. Shoot, what's not to love? I knew it years and years ago when we were all with Windows Live blogging away and never thinking they'd stop that service. Phooey on them. We may not have all found each other again, but good niches were made just the same. I love you, Beth, even if you haven't heard from me lately, I really do. You are one of those folks that is exactly as you write. A real 'what you see is what you get' woman. We are all more than lucky to know you and we all refuse -- do you hear me? -- refuse to give you up. When you need to moan or groan or dance and sing, we'll be here and always cheering you on. What a blessing our Beth is.
ReplyDeleteAs for this side...here comes the moan...I broke my foot, and a place in my ankle, and sprained my hip and back all in one giant fall. I actually said to my furry Miss Lucy, "Omg, I've fallen and I can't get up". Bless her little furry heart, she curled up against me and put her little paw on my cheek and waited. Sam on the other hand, slept all the way through it. That's a man-cat for you. Anyway, add to that a diagnosis of COPD and there you have it. So now I hobble and wheeze. Yep, groanin'.
XOXOXO to you, Beth. I'm adding you to my prayers just like everyone else, but I'll yell it out!
HUG HIM - it only takes 20 seconds of courage.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and glad one by one the tests are being done. It must be hard to wait..keep your chin up! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings....
ReplyDeleteContinue to be of good courage. You are my hero.