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Hi everyone:  Just had the eye laser - one more to go in October.  Yup, dr. on holidays again in Sept. lol.  He says waiting until Oct. is fine for the last laser.  Just another 5 days of these drops for inflammation, etc. and I don't have to take the glaucoma drops anymore.  Good news for me as you know they are so irritating.
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Thanks everyone,
 
You are the Best,
 
Your friend,
 
Red
 
 
13 years ago 0 122 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
 
 
Hi Red,
 
 
 
I'm so glad that you liked your new doc! Thats a great step to feeling better!
I to am proud for you, for pushing through and going for it!.
All my best.
 
sweatbee
13 years ago 0 1071 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Red, 

You are an inspiration to all of us.  I'm very proud of you.  Your friend, Shari
13 years ago 0 11221 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations Red!
 
I am so proud of you it seems like you are having a new success every week!  You are doing amazing!
 

Ashley, Health Educator
13 years ago 0 6252 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Red

Congratulations.  Valium being a milder safer drug than Xanax says a lot for your progression. I like this doctor.
Keep us posted.

Your friend 
Davit.
13 years ago 0 286 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congrats Red! What a big step for you, and it sounds like it was a success.
 
Thanks also for your words of encouragement. Your last two sentences are just what I needed to hear!

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Update,
 
I just wanted to update everyone on my exposure session as it relates to doctors appointments.  I met with my second new doctor today.  Saying I was very anxious about the appointment would be a understatement.   It has taken me over a year to confront this fear.  The appointment  went very well and I really like the new doctor.  He has started me on blood pressure medication which I am feeling good about and we have changed my xanax to Valium which I am happy about too.  I did tell him I have some anxiety and agoraphobia which I have never told a doctor before.  He didn't really say anything except that if I think the Valium helps me sleep than he would write a Rx for it which he did.  I felt very comfortable talking to him and he listened and seemed very knowledgeable and explained everything to me.  I have so more tests to do still yet and will see him again in a month to make adjustments to the meds.  I will also have to work on my diet and exercise and try to get my weight down.  All in all it was a very good day and I made a lot of progress as it relates to my anxiety/panic and fear of doctors.  This would not have been possible for me to do if I had not come here and started working the program.  I want to thank everyone here in the support for all of their support.   Keep working the program and you will be able to do things that you never thought you would ever be able to do.  It does take time and it really works if you stick to it and tackle one issue at a time.

Red
13 years ago 0 538 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Sunny,
Sorry I wasn't here yesterday to cheer you on, but it sounds like you did fine...good for you ! I'm so happy to hear that your heart is healthy, your sugars are fine... and you had a comfortable talk with your doctor. What a relief. I certainly understand anticipatory anxiety...I too have a dr.s app't next week, and all the usual negative thougths...its a battle for sure.
Red...love your new picture!
Cleo
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Davit,
 
Thank you.
 
I am glad you enjoyed it.
 
Red

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