Appt w/ the Hemotologist

Well let me say that was a waste of $40.00. My appointment was at 1:30. I arrived by 1:15. I had my weight checked and was in the room waiting till 2:10. The doctor talked to me and confirmed what my mom has been telling me for ages. He thinks I have thalassemia. [ WEB MD-Thalassemia (say "thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh") is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to produce less hemoglobin. Hemoglobin helps red blood cells spread oxygen all through your body. Low levels of hemoglobin may cause anemia, an illness that makes you feel weak and tired. Severe cases of anemia may damage organs and result in death. ] That explains why my bloodwork comes back anemic at times and fine at others. At least I know, but I have wasted so much time when I have repeatedly told doctors I think I have that since my mother and aunt do. So after that I had to go wait for the bloodwork to be done. I didn't see the nurse for that until 3pm. I was very antsy.

I have my next appt with my RE on the 19th at 10a. I'm pretty sure with all the blood tests back he is going to prescribe metformin for my PCOS.

I added a ticker at the top of the page to make the countdown to my first weight loss goal. Once I get to 15lbs Hubby and I are going to celebrate. Either with dinner at the melting pot [http://www.meltingpot.com/] or a baseball game. We will choose once we get closer. So far I am at 4lbs, and since I have only been on this diet since Sunday that is pretty good. I know it's water weight but it's still awesome to see the numbers going down for once.

Quick Update

I had my Glucose tolerance test done yesterday. It was a dreadful process. I got there late (for me, I wanted to get there by 9am) and they didn't see me until even later. I had my first four vials of blood drawn a little after 10am. I was shocked because I thought they were just going to prick my finger. Immediatly after they drew my blood I was given the orange goo that tasted like triaminic cough syrup. I thought I was going to be able to sip it over a 2 hour period but they told me to drink it within 5 minutes. So I drank it grudgingly because I wanted to choose my flavor and they didn't give me a choice. Then began my wait. I tried to read my book (currently reading 'The Shack'). I had trouble concentrating though. There were a few characters in there. One was a white trashy fat woman who walked around talking to everyone. She was driving the receptionist crazy cause she kept asking her medical questions looking for a free diagnosis. There was also one of those couples who had conversations like they were talking for everyone else. After every stupid remark they would look around for everyones reaction. Anyhow, after sitting there for 2 long hours I finally got called back to get another vial of blood drawn. I won't have the results for a week. Monday is my appointment with the hemotologist.

Referral

I got the referral for the Hemotologist. I go in on May 4th. That means I need to go ahead and get my fasting glucose test done. I know I need to take off at least 4 hours for it so I will see what I can work out w/work.

Houston, we have a diagnosis

PCOS, yup I've got it. So what does this mean? Well the Dr. R is getting a full blood work-up done, including a hormone level test and a glucose tolerance test. I had been with Dr. H before this, however I got more info in the 20 min I spent with Dr. R than I ever had with her. So I told him I wanted to switch. So it is in my hands now. I need to get these tests done and make my next appointment. I am just so glad I have an answer. FINALLY!