Doctors, Doctors Everywhere

For some reason all my doctors appointments seem to fall in a small block of time.  Yesterday I had an appointment with my primary care doctor who is very aggressive with preventive health and keeping me as healthy as possible.  So, in the most polite way she informed me my blood pressure was up and also my weight and she sees that pattern so she would like to do some full blood work involving a cardio risk panel, and for me to taken advantage of the "life style" coach that will be available at no cost (or whatever my insurance will pay) and begin making some more long term life changes.  She wants 1 to 2 pounds weight loss a week and wants to see me in two weeks or so to recheck my blood pressure and weight, and review the blood test results for further explanation.  So, now I am sitting here thinking it is no longer about what I want to weigh or how I want to look but what I need to do right now and every day to get as healthy as I can.  I appreciate that she is not wanting to just let it go and see what I can do with it.  I also know the extra weight is a huge risk factor for cancer reoccurrence. 

Next week I have out patient surgery to tweak my reconstruction and again I am hoping my recovery will be quick as I am not planning on being out of work for a week - just several days.  I have my soft token in my laptop at work and can do all my work now from home on the wifi.  I will try it out over the weekend to make sure it works, but that means I can not only check my e-mail from the office which I have been able to do but actually get into all the programs as I will have access to the state programs just like the mobile workforce staff.  I have all programs on my computer and can monitor child welfare, adult services and the AP staff and their stats, data reports, etc. access the DHS-Net which is the intranet program.  So, even if I am not feeling up to par or can only work at the office part of a day after surgery, I can work from home and do all my necessary tasks.  I love the technology, and if I can have this type of work environment, I might work until I am 70.  :)  Just joking,

Well, as I continue on about my doctors appointments, on August 16th I have my annual checkup with Dr. Wolfe and this is important because I take tamoxifen I have an increased chance of cervical cancer so annual paps will monitor that.  Also, I have an appointment on August 31st with Dr. Zon which will be my first 6 month appointment.  

It will definitely be a busy month and I will look forward to Labor Day weekend not only for a three day break from work but the first ND game and the beginning of Fall.  Life is good!