Re: Update From My Appointments and ((SALLY))
From: Emily (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Dec 2 08:29:42 2000
Amanda,.
I am glad you feel so good from your appt. Isn't it wonderful when doctors
actually seem like they care. Try and think positive about the colon
cancer. I am thinking of you and praying for you my friend.
Pain Free Wishes,
Emily
>----- Original Message -----
From: Amanda <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 8:30 PM
Subject: Update From My Appointments and ((SALLY))
> Just thought that I would let yall know what happened with my appts. I
> went to me regular dr Thursday and he is testing me for colon cancer (as
> if I don't have enough to worry about). He told me that there are more
> tests that he wants to do, but wants to wait until my insurance goes
> through because they are very expensive. I felt like kissing him
> because I FINALLY feel like we are actually doing something about all
> the pain. I'm also getting checked for lupus, so any information that
> anyone has on that would be GREATLY appreciated.
>
> I went to the GI Specialists today and was amazed by him. He was very
> upfront and honest with me. He told me that he has performed over 6,000
> colonoscopies and has had one incidence of (i cant think of the term he
> used) poking a hole in the bowel. Which that is scary, but at least he
> was honest with me about it. He was very understanding about the endo
> and explained the procedure to me step by step. He made sure that ALL
> of my questions where answered before he even made an attempt to leave
> the room, so I'm VERY happy with him.
>
> SALLY, I want to thank you also for explaing the procedure to me. It
> helped more than you know. I can go and research All of the sites on
> here for information about anything, but it always comes better when you
> speak with someone that has actually experienced it. You are such a
> caring a warm person and you deserve every bit of happiness you can
> find. I pray that things will work out with you for the holidays. And
> I also think the sex chat is a good idea, like every other idea you
> have!! Okay, now I'm getting all emotional again lol. Thank you for
> always being there for me.
>
> Thank you everyone for understanding and sharing your lives with me. I
> will never forget any of you for all the blessings that you have brought
> to my life.
>
> --
> Take Care and God Bless,
> Amanda
>
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