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Well, I went to the Dr. today. He was very upset and concerned with my conditon. I handed him the list (yes made copies, thanks guys) and we went over it together. He had me get up and walk out of the room and down the hall. When i limped a swayed back to him, he said Cinda, how many drinks can such a litlle woman have before 8:00a.m.? Everyone that heard started laughing. Too funny I thought. 

He checked out my feet, hands, well everything. They took a few blood samples..ouch big bruise
He said he was horribly concerned about my weight and ask if I was eating and I told him yes, but not alot.
He suggested Boost or Ensure 4 a day and gave my an RX for a med. (sorry can't read his writing) to increase my appetite.
I then showed him the forms for disability and ask him if after the test results came back if he would mind filling them out. He said no problem and said, "didn't I tell last time you were here that you may be forced into doing this?" I said, that's why I did it. Then he said, "I,m glad you got attorney's on this, it goes so much smoother."
He didn't put me on anything right now, he wants to get the test back first. I told me to try and stay off my feet and eat.
So all went well I suppose. Now I have till TuesdayStep one is over hooray! I think he gave you some good advice and is going about getting you a dx in the correct manner. When your blood results are in you can go from there.
Take it easy & keep us posted!
Hi Cinda, you had a good appt. and hopefully on Tues. you'll have a few more answers.  I thought that this was a new RD that you were going to.  I didn't realize it was a doctor you had seen before.  Now I understand why you were going to take the disability papers with you.  I'm sorry, thought this was a brand new doctor.  I'm sure he was concerned about your weight loss, we all are.  I guess you'll have to play the waiting game till Tuesday.  Sometimes it seems like all we do is wait........Take care.  Lindy I'm glad your appointment went well and I hope Tuesday goes well too.  Hi Lostpoet,
 
What a relief to know that a doctor is finally listening to you and taking you seriously.  Sorry to hear you have to wait a couple of days, but that's better than not being listened too.  Hey, if I can make a comment on Ensure...it tastes better really cold.  It will help you stabilize your weight and get your body the nutrients it isn't getting from food.  Take care...you're moving forward to a DX and relief!  Hiking_gal
I am so happy for you!! He sounds like a real caring Dr and wants the best for you.
And soon you will have the meds that you need.
                                                                    I misunderstood also. I hought you were seeing a new RD for the first time.
 
Glad your appointment went well. Hope you're feeling better soon and everything works out.
Your doctor sounds good.  I'm so glad you got that first part over with and looking forward to Tuesday.   I'm so glad he gave you a prescription for your appetite.   Let me know if it works.
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