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GoneButNotForgotten — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:09:28 GMT

I would like to go just one or two weeks WITHOUT a doctor's appointment...and I'd like to NOT have to search my calendar for a date that doesn't conflict with my DH or my sister's schedule.

Getting older is NOT for sissies!

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sarahpanda — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:12:50 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten .....I can totally relate !!!!!!!!!!

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Kachina624 — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:22:48 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten. But don't you feel fortunate and grateful to live in a country where you have decent medical care?

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 21:24:10 GMT

I feel for ya.

Several years ago I was very ill. I was sooooofortunate to have a doctor at The Big Money Machine Clinic. 🙄

Week after week, month after month with no treatment and no improvement. I was exhausted being the Very Nice Compliant Patient.

I eventually quit and found a doctor outside of The Machine that actually gave a care.

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lgfan — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:08:09 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:

I would like to go just one or two weeks WITHOUT a doctor's appointment...and I'd like to NOT have to search my calendar for a date that doesn't conflict with my DH or my sister's schedule.

Getting older is NOT for sissies!

You forgot to include the stool, urine and blood samples that need to be submitted before the doctor's appointment. It is not fun.

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GingerHead — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:37:59 GMT

Awe, I'm sorry! That is no fun.

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kate2357 — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:47:35 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten

I wish I could say I don't know what you are talking about, but sigh, I do know how complicated it gets. My September and most of October is a kaleidoscope of Dr appointments in different colors. My dh, dh's aunt, myself and grandbabies.

And yes, I am very grateful for the good care we all do receive.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:31:22 GMT

So sorry you have to go through that. Doesn't sound like much fun.

I hate going to the doctor once per year so I can get my thyroid medication refill.

Sounds like you need a break. Can you just not schedule any appointments for 2 weeks or more?

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chrystaltree — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:37:53 GMT

Sister, I can relate to that! Between my three different eye specialists, cardiologist, endocrinologist, weight loss specialist and a couple of others; I have a couple of medical visits a week. Thank heavens for my smart phone that I use to manage all this. But I'm actually very happy and grateful to be living and aging in these times with modern medical care.

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drizzellla — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:50:01 GMT

@GoneButNotForgotten AND it seems like every Doctor's appointment, the Doctor wants you to go for additional tests and see another Specialist.

I feel like visiting all these Doctors is becoming a part time job.

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speedy girl — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 04:45:39 GMT

And don't forget the Dentist appointments that are in the mix too! I go every four months for cleanings and right now I'm working on getting a couple implants so there goes more appointments and that whole process takes many appointments! I hate it!!