Yesterday was an odd day. I had to fill out disability forms for work which meant going up to my own doctor for a form to be filled out by her. It was the first tiime we'd met since April..so long ago...pre-polypectomy, pre-pathology, pre-cancer.
She hadn't received Dr. Shime's repport nor did she know about my surgery. One would think our system should be more integrated somehow, that doctors who refere patients to other doctors would get filled in on what happened etc. Apparently it will all show up on a computer eventually. At any rate, she was sad to hear that the news "wasn't good" s she put it. And offered no false hopes except to say that "low grade" usually meant it was contained, etc. But she was great about filling out the ofrms even after saying insurance companies can take up to 3 months to put them through - even though my surgery is next week, basically...
Allto say that it left me a bit dispirited and "not feeling very well"...so when I met with Prill for lunch at City Hall to get a ride back to work, I decided to give in and just get a ride home. that's when I got the call from Christine, Dr. Kupets receptionist, about my pre-op appt - Monday morning, Sept 19 , 8 am at Sunnybrook.
One more thing to check off the "to do" list. Just occurred to me...I don't have a bucket list but I'm gonna start one today: Things to do before I die? 1. Survive this cancer!
I just discovered your blog, Lauretta, and love it. Anne Lamott would love it, too. Keep writing, and I'll keep reading. You're wise and funny and strong and vulnerable and tenacious. You go, girl! We are all here with you.
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Anne Louise
Jeeze, Lauretta, I've learned a few things about you in the last few weeks. But blogging? Really?! I feel I should be more surprised that I am. In fact, I'm not surprised at all. You're great at embracing things and people and moments. It's your greatest strength and it comes naturally sweeping everyone around you along for the ride.
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