Uh-Oh Call about bone density

[treefrog]

Today I had a message on the answering machine, to make an appointment to talk about my dexa scan bone density results. When I made the appointment to have the test, they told me they would only call if the results weren't good. That if they were normal, they would just send a letter. Though I did ask that they not just send a letter saying it was normal, but that I needed the numbers.

And I can't believe I still haven't gotten my medical records. I faxed the release on 2/25.

This is so frustrating. I want to move forward, and I just seem to be standing still. And not at my own choosing, but waiting for others.

I feel like screaming right now!

[trkdoc714]

Cathy,

I had to personally show up at the ortho clinic to get my records. They acted like I was asking them to work extra hours but the office manager got involved and in 5 minutes I was on my way with the records (copies).

Good luck!

Bob

[dshobbies]

Unfortunately, welcome to the world of some people just don't give a damn!

[treefrog]

Yes, well one of the things I am hoping is that I will be able to get my records (or at least an answer as to when I should expect them) when I go in for this appointment to talk about my bone density.

I am a little calmer now. And I'm hoping that my numbers are just slightly into the osteopenic range. I have been taking calcium (chelated) with magnesium and also Vitamin D.

Part of why I am anxious to have some progress, is my job. I work for a large University, and I want to switch careers. I work in a research lab, but for close to a year now I haven't been able to do bench work. I've been doing administrative work. Even if I am better after having surgery, I think it is time for me to move to a different field. I want to do grants and contracts work, which several people have told me that my lab experience will give me insight that will be helpful to doing the job.

But I can't approach the HR person, until I have some concrete plans for surgery. Because what I'd like to try and do, is make this switch in career, when I come back from recovering. And my current boss also needs to make plans for replacing me, but he can't do that either, until I know when I will be going out.

Okay, while I was typing this up, I decided to call again to find out where my records are. I have been given a tracking number and the phone number for the company that copies and releases the records. Of course once again I have had to leave a message - they had better call. According to the doctors office, they were mailed on 2/27.

[treefrog]

The soonest appointment for the bone density results is 2 weeks. I wish it was Friday, I just want to go home now, and not be around anyone.

[mmglobal]

I would go to the imaging center that did the test and insist on getting the report. It's your medical record. I've really had to fight for some, but have always gotten my records when I insisted. Good luck.

Mark