i’m impatient. generally, but also in this specific case: i hate waiting for pathology reports. my gastroenterologist took (his words) “lots and lots of biopsies,” this morning and expects them to be back from pathology in 2-4 weeks. quick update on the scope: this is my nth scope, where n represents “lots and lots.” (10? [...]
a friend of mine one suggested a rule to determine when you might consider not taking a risk. the basic rule (paraphrased) is: if you would be embarrassed describing how you got hurt to the medical personnel treating you, you should seriously reconsider your actions. last night, i conspired to violate the hospital rule: with [...]
two months ago, i had a consultation with a new gastroenterologist. i was due for an upper gi scope and decided to stop putting it off. having moved a year ago, i didn’t have a gi in this area. i found him through swedish medical and the barrx (or bârrx) directory of practitioners who’ve licensed [...]
