Reasons Why I Love My Doctor
First of all, he worked me in at noon on a Monday.
Second, he is very thorough and ordered an ultrasound to make sure there wasn't vein blood clots like I had in my other leg in 2003 (DVT, deep vein thrombosis) or to see if there were any bleeding pockets of blood. He could hardly believe how my leg looked, even six days after he saw it last.
Third, while I was waiting for an urgent care appointment for the ultrasound, he insisted that I eat lunch. He gave me a taco salad from the lunch they have catered - how sweet was that? Not many docs would think about having a patient eat lunch.
The ultrasound didn't show any DVT - YAY. It did show a haematoma so wide that it couldn't be measured on the ultrasound screen; the tech had to measure it by hand then take four different shots of it. I'm the proud mother of a 12cm haematoma, 3.5 cm tall, surrounded by many little haematomas then down my leg and to my foot are a different type of haematoma (not as serious).
I have antibiotics to take and I'll see him next week to follow up. Until then, I am supposed to take things easy and keep my leg propped up as much as possible. . It's a good thing I have loads of homework to do at home as well as light duty work at work.
Last but certainly not least, no more icing, heating, and wrapping. He's the best doc ever.
Karen
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Big thumbs up!!! ;)
That IS a good doctor.
I'm so glad there was no DVT! Hugs!
I'm glad you're on the mend. :) I had a favorite doctor who pampered me once...I was pregnant with Jeremy. Knowing the history he took to me and vice versa. He gave me flowers and Jeremy a lamb with a blue ribbon and brought me coffee in bed the morning after the birth (I can't drink coffee while pregnant...it makes me ill, how sad) :(
But he was an awesome doctor and I have always kept fond memories of him and he is the one who talked me out of having my tubes tied which I am grateful for because I have my baby girl. :)
I will be getting a local number cell phone but keeping my old one as well and I will have a house phone this week also. I'll give you the numbers when I get them. :)
It may have to be Verizon though cause it has the best reception around here.
Glad it turned out to be not so bad although it sounds bad enough! Make sure you get plenty of rest for it though!
Karen ~ A really could doctor is treasure that you should hold on to! I am glad that you have found one! ~ jb///
You know how jealous I am of your doctor. You have one of the best doctors in the world. Hang on to him !!!!!!!!!!!
*BIG HUGS*
Love you !
I told you you must have a thing about doctors! :D I'm glad to hear he's getting you sorted. No, not many Docs think about a patient having lunch. You've got a great one there!
Can I have your doctor's name and number....and have him move here. Two reasons for this....then may be you would be here too.
Leaving you some hugs. Myself..I love my mother's doctors...particularly the hunky one that came in to see her today at the hospital. Mmmmm. tasty :)
No ice? No heat? How about some lukewarm?
Gee, Karen, you've got yourself in some kind of fix. Good luck and all that and four leaf clovers and rabbit's foot (feet?).
I'm sorry you're having such trouble with your leg, but it sounds like you have a great doctor there. Take care Sweetie. Love you!!
Hi Karen ~~ Glad you have such a lovely doctor - lunch
even!! And so glad there are no mor DVTs. Sorry you are
still having so much trouble, but glad you have a break
coming up at your aunt's cabin. Be very careful and look
after yourself. There seems to be light at the end of the
tunnel. Love and Hugs, Merle.
I'm not fond of doctors, but it sounds like you have a good one.