Doctor, doctor, gimme the news...

I told Matt I was giving the Naval Clinic here two chances to get it right before I went off-base to get my medical help. My first appointment was yesterday and so far, so good.

After several less than enjoyable, less than helpful, and just plain terrible visits to military doctors, I have developed hypertension and a heightened pulse. Hmm... interesting. I am generally healthy (minus the inoperative pancreas) but when that nurse goes to take my blood pressure, things get a little crazy.

This time, to my surprise, the doctor (we'll call him Dr. Nice) actually asked me about it. Huh. I told him, "I just don't like military doctors. My last one suggested I try to get Lipo."

Dr. Nice was incredulous at such a suggestion! He could not believe a doctor would say such a thing! He wanted to know where this happened and who it was... Finally, I felt as though my prior indignation was not unwarranted. I felt vindicated. Dr. Not-Nice really was wrong. Cue sigh of relief.

To top it all off, Dr. Nice told me what labs he was going to have run on me, rather than asking me "So, what tests do you want?"

July 25, I will go in to get a follow up on my tests. I will have a meeting with a CDE (Certified Diabetic Educator) and hopefully we can get a recommendation for an Insulin pump. I know God can and will come through on this, so keep it in your prayers.