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Wish me luck!

GoneButNotForgotten — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:33:10 GMT

I have hepititis and a week or so ago, I had a scan on my liver region. Got a call from my doctor and said they found...something...and wants to talk over with me what we're going to do about it.

OF COURSE she couldn't give me so much as a hint so I got to stew and worry about it till I can get in to see her...which is today.

WHY do doctors do this?

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godi — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:36:42 GMT

Praying you receive news of something you can live with, nothing bad. 🙏❤️

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4kitties — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:42:37 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten

Prayers offered for you🙏🙏

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goldensrbest — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:53:25 GMT

Hoping all is fine with you.

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KailaS — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:59:51 GMT

Best of luck to you.

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Trinity11 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:06:19 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
I have hepititis and a week or so ago, I had a scan on my liver region. Got a call from my doctor and said they found...something...and wants to talk over with me what we're going to do about it.

OF COURSE she couldn't give me so much as a hint so I got to stew and worry about it till I can get in to see her...which is today.

WHY do doctors do this?

Ask for the radiologist's report @GoneButNotForgotten . See immediately the recommendations.

Some doctors have no bedside manner. They don't have a clue. Prayers that all goes well today.

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EatWell — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:05:10 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
I have hepititis and a week or so ago, I had a scan on my liver region. Got a call from my doctor and said they found...something...and wants to talk over with me what we're going to do about it.

OF COURSE she couldn't give me so much as a hint so I got to stew and worry about it till I can get in to see her...which is today.

WHY do doctors do this?

SOP. And IMO and my experience appropriate "bedside manner". If you had a incurable disease would you want to be told that over the phone by your Dr.? Not me.

Hepatitis is serious. The Dr. probably wants to give you any bad news about your liver and what treatment options you have, in person. And not by discussing with you over the phone.

🙏

~Life is short. Enjoy everyday as if it is your last day on earth. You could die tomorrow.~

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rms1954 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:23:51 GMT

Prayers, good thoughts, and hoping things turn out well

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LyndaGee — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:30:05 GMT

Sending prayers. Hoping everything goes smoothly and you have a complete recovery.

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hckynut — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:37:34 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:

WHY do doctors do this?

@GoneButNotForgotten

To answer your question. Your doctor did this, not my doctors. I have had more procedures done, serious ones even cancer, and i have had to wait for results. I haven't found anyone in my orbit that says, "that worrying really helped me".

Been saying this on this forum for many, many years now, worrying changes nothing. The results are what they are, and the majority of the time they are not a death sentence.

Most here in this forum have probably waited for results, and/ or a future visit with their doctor(s) to get them, I certainly have.

My hope is this "something" the scan showed is nothing serious. I wish you the best news possible from your doctor, as do all the others that have read this.

hckynut(john)

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OhioAngel — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 18:41:01 GMT

Sending lots of prayers to you.

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Still Raining — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:02:24 GMT

Doctors are nice enough to notify you so you will be encouraged to follow up. Presumably it was not entirely a surprise to you.

You can go to the patient portal to look at the report and the notes from the last visit so you can start your question list.

Good luck to you and hope the doctor has a plan and it can be solved.

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:45:31 GMT

Sending lots of prayers your way.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:32:33 GMT

Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. It turns out she "just" wants me to have another, different kind of scan from a different doctor who is better at interpreting them than she is.

I'm annoyed; she could have told me this over the phone and not scared thr sh** out me.

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noodleann — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:29:55 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. It turns out she "just" wants me to have another, different kind of scan from a different doctor who is better at interpreting them than she is.

I'm annoyed; she could have told me this over the phone and not scared thr sh** out me.

Yes, but now she gets an office visit fee, right?

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EatWell — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:09:27 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. It turns out she "just" wants me to have another, different kind of scan from a different doctor who is better at interpreting them than she is.

I'm annoyed; she could have told me this over the phone and not scared thr sh** out me.
@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. It turns out she "just" wants me to have another, different kind of scan from a different doctor who is better at interpreting them than she is.

I'm annoyed; she could have told me this over the phone and not scared thr sh** out me.
Yes, but now she gets an office visit fee, right?

You could always ignore your Dr. to avoid any office fees, don’t go for tests, and avoid any and all medical treatment. Right? Save yourself $..... at the expense of your health. Or, find a Dr. that does not charge you for office visits.

You only have one body. Treat it well. No matter what it may cost. Are you worth it?

I know what I would do...and do. YMMV.

~Life is short. Don't sweat the small stuff. Enjoy everyday as if it is your last day on earth. You could die tomorrow.~

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Trinity11 — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:19:12 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words and wishes. It turns out she "just" wants me to have another, different kind of scan from a different doctor who is better at interpreting them than she is.

I'm annoyed; she could have told me this over the phone and not scared thr sh** out me.

Did you ask for a copy of the radiologist report @GoneButNotForgotten ? Comments are included with interpretations. Often times general practitioners are afraid of being sued, so are test happy and do a lot of referrals.

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Terrywu — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 23:51:05 GMT

Good luck and prayers for your next visit.