well, not exactly 99. but nine is more like it.
earlier this week, i received a call at 10am from the office of my new pulmonologist in cincinnati. there was a 4pm opening. i had a july appointment, but apparently i was on a waiting list. donna got off work and we made the hour trip... MUCH better than the 4 hour trip to cleveland.
when he came into the consultation room, he introduced himself and sat down (pretty kewl for a doc!). he said he had read my medical records and had seen my labs. but he wanted to 'hear my story' before going any further. WOWOWOWOW! a doctor asking to hear a patient's story? i hit the high/low points, and he listened... really listened. he had me at 'story'!
the consultation lasted 45 minutes, after which he ordered a ct scan of my lungs and some blood tests.
here is where the 'nine' comes in. this morning, i had my blood drawn. and the vampire appeared!!!!! he had 9 vials to fill... with my blood. my first question was, 'will i faint?'.
the morning was long. i ate a quick breakfast before another fast. i couldn't eat or drink for four hours before the ct scan at noon. it was a challenge, and i did it.
when i left the building, i suddenly turned into a vampire. i wanted protein.... red meat.... quarter pounder... with cheese... i was feeling a bit woozy, and my my body craved... well, you get the picture.
btw, nine vials of blood in one day is a record for me. i hope that record won't be broken!
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