3/3/09

I had my second check up today with the same neurologist from December 2008, Dr. Alka Shah. The appointment was originally scheduled for 2/3/09 but for some reason it was moved to today.

Today's appointment went a lot better than the one in December. After that visit I was so temped to find a different neurologist; however, I said I was going to give Dr. Shah one more chance to redeem herself before I started looking for a different doctor.

I have to express that there was an aspect about the visit that was annoying. My appointment was at 12:15pm and I acknowledge that most of the time afternoon doctor visits are running late but.... I wasn't called into a room until 1:10pm where I remained for quite some time and wasn't acknowledged by the neurologist until 2:10pm. I was not actually seen until 2:35pm. I am, unfortunately, not exaggerating. The doctor had peaked her head in (at 1:10pm) and said she was running a bit late.... hmm, you think? Once it was my turn to be seen, I was with the doctor for 8 minutes maximum. I thought, "I should have kept the $15 copay instead of paying it." I had more than enough time to think of questions, if I had any, and then I completely forgot to to ask about the lab results from all the blood they took back in Dec. I usually try to write my questions down so I don't forget but I thought I would remember. I should have known better. Then again I shouldn't have had to ask about the results as I thought that was one of the reasons for my appointment. I was a bit irritated, but that isn't going to do me any good. I called this morning and requested a copy of the lab results - Casey can translate the medical jargon into English for me :)

When the lady making appointments asked what time I wanted on June 9th, I told her 'as early as possible so I didn't have to wait as long as I did today'.

Anyway, everything check out.. nothing new.