I was up and out of the house before 8:00 this morning. The drive to Topeka was easy and smooth.
I got to the Gastroenterology office by 9:10. I got checked in and they called me back at 9:30 for my 9:30 appointment. The NP that I saw today came in around 10:00.
I liked her although she said the referral said I was there for rectum bleeding and I thought I was there to evaluate the stone in my pancreas duct. We worked through that and she decided to check out both issues.
I reported all my GI symptoms over the years. She must have asked me three times if I had reported that to my family doctor. Yes I have! They blew me off every time.
She put in orders for me to have an MRI of my abdomen done at St. Francis hospital. They are to call me to schedule it.
I am also having a colonoscopy done on May 27. They gave me the instructions for the prep. Yikes! I had one done years ago at Mayo Clinic and then they gave me a prescription to get things cleared out. This time it is all stuff I can get over the counter. Certainly not looking forward to the two days of prep but I will survive it.
She seemed knowledgeable and competent. At one point she said I need to call a friend to ask her something and stepped out of the room. Not sure what that was about but I like that she got a second opinion on something she was considering.
We didn’t talk next steps so will have to wait till the tests are done and go from there. Seems like nothing happens too quickly in medicine these days. Hurry up and wait seems to be the slogan of the medical field these days.
I didn’t get done until after 10:30. I stopped and filled the car with gas and then went to Schlotzsky’s for lunch. It wasn’t as good as I remember it being years ago. Brought Kathy home a Cinnabun as a treat for her.
Got another note from a Detainee that wants a Pen Pal. This guy is from Cuba and has been there for 16 months and due to not having any funds in his commissary account hasn’t spoken to a family member or friend since he got detained. I can’t imagine! We aren’t allowed to put funds in his commissary account but maybe we can help track down some family members and they can do so. Not sure how family is informed about the commissary account process. I know one recent family that had someone there was surprised their dad wasn’t able to keep his phone on him at all times.
I have nothing on my calendar for the next two weeks. Not sure if that is a good thing or is scary for me. I may make a Costco run one day next week if the mood strikes. Sure need to get some cleaning done around here but the dust seems to sit patiently waiting for me to scatter it away.
The ant spray came in so I need to do that task. I need to take everything out of the kitchen cabinets and spray them down. That will take some time. They need reorganized anyways so that will force that little project to get done. I haven’t been able to find where the ants are coming from. Not sure if they are under the house or where their nest is. I will spray inside and outside. May need to spray and leave the house for a bit for it to sit and work and not get us sick from it.
I’m tired tonight. I had to get up way too early. I am grateful I have a long stretch in front of me where I can sleep in as late as I want.
Feeling a bit vulnerable and isolated tonight. It will be good to have some down time to process the last few weeks and fill and refill my soul. I may fast from Facebook and the news for a few days. Time to spend my time on the really important things in my life.
Grateful for a safe trip to Topeka today, grateful for a NP that was a great listener and was curious, and grateful for lots of empty space in the next two weeks.