Re: I'm a nervous wreck
From: lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 17:58:09 -0500 (CDT)
It is horrible that women have to beg and haggle with our doctors and/or
HMO's. What can we do about that?
When I took my test, I also was on a 72 hour carbo load, and the
fasting.
Best wishes.
--
Lisa
At Sun, 18 Jun 2000, Judy wrote:
>
>Hi ladies-
>Just a quick note since all of you have been so supportive--and have
>frankly saved my sanity over the last few months.
>
>I'm *finally* going for my IGTT tomorrow. I can't believe what a battle
>it's been to even get to this point, so this is a small victory in
>itself. (Getting a doctor who knew enough to prescribe the darned thing
>and scheduling with a lab which accepted my HMO coverage was like trying
>to find tha Holy Grail.) The test is at 1PM tomorrow, and I'm a bit
>nervous--okay, more than a bit--already.
>
>Belle would be interested in this: I scheduled with 2 different labs and
>1 doctor's office before finally settling this test location (due to the
>HMO) yet NOT A SINGLE ONE mentioned that I should fast for 12 hours
>beforehand. (!)
>Each office was in the process of hanging up when I politely said,
>"Excuse me, but shouldn't I be fasting before this test? Will
>medications affect this test? How about if I'm on a special diet? Is
>there anything else I should know?"
>
>Only after I asked pointed questions did they backpedal and share all of
>the info--with no apologies, of course. Ladies, *take charge* out there
>and ask LOTS of questions. There sure seem to be a lot of overworked
>and/or forgetful medical techs out there. ;)
>
>I'll let you know how it goes!
>Judy
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