RobThatsMe
Well-known member
Hi Everyone,
Today marks my 3rd year anniversary since my emergency surgery. It's beautiful morning here in Tennessee and ,looking out at the dawn, hearing the wildlife and the woods alive with sound, sure is wonderful.
I was very concerned this year about my health. I think this was mostly due to the fact that indeed 3 years have gone by, and I mentally thought that "Things just can't be as good as I feel".
Every year I visit 3 doctors, my GP, my cardiologist, and my vascular surgeon. MY GP visit and general exam went terrific, In fact, I can even say " Hey, I lowered my cholesterol"! My cardiologist visit also was a very good report. But, the last one, with vascular surgeon to review the new series of CT Scans would rellay tell the tale. This is what I was concerned about; " Are my insides doing as good as I feel on the outside"?
My vascular sugeon always called in the past prior to my visit and would say, " The CT Scans look great, no change, everything is stable. There is no need to come in and see me unless you want to". This year, I didn't get that call. I go in for my CT Scans 2 weeks prior to his office visit. So, everyday, I would come home, check the answering machine,,no call... gawd... as time went on .. I became more and more concerned..
Finally my office visit was upon me, and I went in to see him, it was just last Wednesday. He told me that everything was fine, and stable! I got to tell ya, It felt like a large dark cloud was lifted from me. Come to find out, he has some new help on the desk, that did not call as he directed them to. Anyway, my CT scan results continue to so no change for 3 yers now. He said that since my condition appears to be OK, that he didn'y really have to see me yearly, and that he would change my schedule to 2 year intervals. I told him that I would feel more at ease having annual checkups, so we are going to keep the same schedule I had.
I don't want to get too emotional on here today, and you all know what I mean by that. However, I do want to thank Hank for having the vision to create this wonderful site. It has helped me in several ways. It has educated me, comforted me, and allowed me to share my experiences and view with others. Most of all, this site showed me that I was not "All Alone" with my condition. Knowing that there are others out here that have had the same or similar experiences really helped improve my mental outlook on the experience I went through. The interaction on this site brought me out of depression, the "Why Me?" Blues went away!
Also, thanks to everyone here that has posted, and especially to those that responded to my posted questions. Each and every post can help educate a new member, and also help some of us seasoned members stay on top of new research and medical advancements.
I feel very close to each of my heart family on this site.
Wishing you all good health,
Rob
Today marks my 3rd year anniversary since my emergency surgery. It's beautiful morning here in Tennessee and ,looking out at the dawn, hearing the wildlife and the woods alive with sound, sure is wonderful.
I was very concerned this year about my health. I think this was mostly due to the fact that indeed 3 years have gone by, and I mentally thought that "Things just can't be as good as I feel".
Every year I visit 3 doctors, my GP, my cardiologist, and my vascular surgeon. MY GP visit and general exam went terrific, In fact, I can even say " Hey, I lowered my cholesterol"! My cardiologist visit also was a very good report. But, the last one, with vascular surgeon to review the new series of CT Scans would rellay tell the tale. This is what I was concerned about; " Are my insides doing as good as I feel on the outside"?
My vascular sugeon always called in the past prior to my visit and would say, " The CT Scans look great, no change, everything is stable. There is no need to come in and see me unless you want to". This year, I didn't get that call. I go in for my CT Scans 2 weeks prior to his office visit. So, everyday, I would come home, check the answering machine,,no call... gawd... as time went on .. I became more and more concerned..
Finally my office visit was upon me, and I went in to see him, it was just last Wednesday. He told me that everything was fine, and stable! I got to tell ya, It felt like a large dark cloud was lifted from me. Come to find out, he has some new help on the desk, that did not call as he directed them to. Anyway, my CT scan results continue to so no change for 3 yers now. He said that since my condition appears to be OK, that he didn'y really have to see me yearly, and that he would change my schedule to 2 year intervals. I told him that I would feel more at ease having annual checkups, so we are going to keep the same schedule I had.
I don't want to get too emotional on here today, and you all know what I mean by that. However, I do want to thank Hank for having the vision to create this wonderful site. It has helped me in several ways. It has educated me, comforted me, and allowed me to share my experiences and view with others. Most of all, this site showed me that I was not "All Alone" with my condition. Knowing that there are others out here that have had the same or similar experiences really helped improve my mental outlook on the experience I went through. The interaction on this site brought me out of depression, the "Why Me?" Blues went away!
Also, thanks to everyone here that has posted, and especially to those that responded to my posted questions. Each and every post can help educate a new member, and also help some of us seasoned members stay on top of new research and medical advancements.
I feel very close to each of my heart family on this site.
Wishing you all good health,
Rob
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