Endo’s feelings about my (future) KPTX
Had my endo appointment today. I think I should charge HIM. He thoroughly
encouraged me to go for the KPTX. (The nephrologist is handling the
details.) He said I’d be a success story and they like that. If I wait until
I’m on dialysis to get listed, I may be too far gone by the time I’d get the
organs - and I’d be older. He also wants me to take notes for him at the
informational meeting so he’ll know what it’s about. No changes in my care,
no Q’s, or any stuff. { 8^) } He did listen to my heart and feel my throat.
I forgot to take my shoes off for foot check!
Jan (60 y/0, T-1 11/5/50, pmpg 8/23/83)
March 1st, 2004 at 9:20 pm
Jan,
I think they are happy as long as someone is doing something with us. Then
they don’t feel like they have to do anything.
Gail
March 3rd, 2004 at 2:16 am
Gail,
I had been taking my Accu Chek Complete with me in case he wanted to see my
*records.* He’d just push it aside. He tells me I know enough to care for
myself. Like **I** can Rx, or admit myself to a hospital room, etc. I’m
glad the neph is keeping on top of things. He actually is doing more for my
care than endo.
Jan
March 3rd, 2004 at 3:46 pm
KPTX??? neph??
fp
March 4th, 2004 at 6:14 am
Jan,
The funny things about Dr’s, they think we know everything and can care for
ourselves, until we cross them about something (care or treatment or diet).
Then we know nothing.
That’s life.
Gail
March 4th, 2004 at 6:54 pm
Kidney/Pancreas transplant. Nephrologist