Seeing the endo tomorrow. Was going to take the blood test today. Had forgot about that detail. Should have done it weeks ago. But the nurse said I can't eat breakfast before the test. So I need to do it tomorrow instead.

HOW am I going to survive until 9 AM tomorrow? Without food? Without my morning coffee?

Is it finally happening? I'm so close. I hope the trsts will be ok.


Tony

@MeTony
Dear Tony:
This such exciting news... FINALLY getting to see your Endo and soon getting you HRT meds.
 
Yes indeed, in most cases, you will now have to wait for the Endo to view and evaluate your blood test results before they can prescribe your meds.   Next time it would be best if you didn't forget to have your blood drawn for a blood test a couple days before seeing your doctor, that way they can immediately determine the dosages that you will require.

For many types of blood tests they can be "Fasting" ... meaning no food for 12 hours.   If you are like most of us you will survive without food or coffee for 12 hours. 
In the past I have had some blood tests done that required a 24 hour fast... that is a little more difficult I will admit.

Again, this is exciting news that you reported.
I am wishing you well and trusting that your Endo visit goes well.

Hugs and well wishes,  I will be eagerly looking for your follow up reports.
Danielle

Quote from: MeTony on April 29, 2019, 03:35:35 PM
Seeing the endo tomorrow. Was going to take the blood test today. Had forgot about that detail. Should have done it weeks ago. But the nurse said I can't eat breakfast before the test. So I need to do it tomorrow instead.

HOW am I going to survive until 9 AM tomorrow? Without food? Without my morning coffee?

Is it finally happening? I'm so close. I hope the trsts will be ok.


Tony

Congrats on our upcoming endo appointment Tony. I'm sending positive thoughts your way. By my math you have less than 8 hours until your blood test and hopefully you are sleeping.

Good luck man!

Perry

Unfortunately I woke up at 5 AM.  It's been almost 2 hours. No food. No nicotine. No coffee. NO NICOTINE! I really really want my snus now. I feel like my head is heavy and a migraine is developing. I feel tingeling in my arms. I feel it's like a huge physical craving. Addiction. Oh well. Maybe see how long I do without snus. Hehe.

Lab opens in 45 minutes.

I can do this.


Tony

I almost fainted. I took a snus. I can't do it.


Tony

9 vials of blood. It was ok. I ate my breakfast at the cafe in the hospital. Expensive as hell. A cup of coffee and a tiny sandwish 60 SEK. That is 6€ !


Tony

Glad to hear you made it through the blood tests ands survived the expensive brekky!!!

Saw the endo. She suggests I start T next week. [emoji33]

Tony

Quote from: MeTony on April 30, 2019, 03:13:56 PM
Saw the endo. She suggests I start T next week. [emoji33]

Tony

@MeTony
Dear Tony:

Wonderful news for sure.   
          

Please be certain to keep us all updated so that we can follow along with you in your continued journey.

Wishing you well as always,
Hugs,
Danielle

Ugh, nicotine addiction is a cruel beast for sure.  I'm also suspicious of your doctor's status as a possible vampire.


Congrats on the HRT!

Quote from: Colleen_definitely on April 30, 2019, 03:20:40 PMI'm also suspicious of your doctor's status as a possible vampire.

Hahaha. You have a point there.


Tony

Congrats on getting approval from your endo.  Let us know how you feel when you get started.

Best regards,

Bea

9 vials, wow. I think my record is 8 lol.

YES for t! that's amazing!

I mean i'd be lying if I said i wasn't jealous but i'm also so excited for you! You're on your way man!

Lol the price of that cafe doesn't seem too terrible compared to well.. London prices for anything. Just a coffee will set you back about that some places around here. Eep.

BUT YES! YOU'RE GETTING T!

calls for a celebration for sure.

Congratulations on getting approved for T! Do you know your delivery method?

Perry

Quote from: Perry on April 30, 2019, 04:27:27 PM
Congratulations on getting approved for T! Do you know your delivery method?

Perry

I'll start with gel in small day packages. They are easy to bring with me for holidays or to work if I forget to put the gel on in the morning.


Tony