It takes guts to stick with N.O.P.E.

[MarilynH]

Relapsing is the easy way out BUT only temporarily because at some point we'd have to bite the bullet and start at day one again and that would totally suck big time it takes guts to stay strong and stick with N.O.P.E! To make a long story short I've been waiting since the 3rd of March to see a specialist about a goiter on my thyroid I've got several polyps they're all growing I've had catscans done it's been over a Year since the last scan, one was 2.3 cm then just shy of an inch you can't see it by looking at me but I can feel it anyway I know I'm rambling and I want to scream PLUS for a split second I wanted to smoke after checking with my Drs office to find out he still hasn't sent the referral, 3 weeks ago I decided to check with the specialist that's when I found out  it was never sent grrrrr so I called my Drs office only to find out they were on vacation for 2 weeks so I called last Tuesday knowing they were back in the office the secretary said she'd get him to send it yeah right! I called the drugstore this morning to get my acid reflux meds filled only to be told I had no refills left grrr I also called my Drs office a couple of months ago for it to be refilled so that's also why I called my Drs office this morning to get the refill  grrr. I get it refilled once a year and get 3 months at a time I'm so frustrated right now I wasn't to concerned about the specialist at first because of the Covid shutdown back in the middle of March but over the last couple of months I could've possibly got in because things have opened up BUT that wasn't happening without the damned referral so it'll take me that much longer to be seen grrrrrrrrrr! BUT I won't be smoking over it or anything else that's happening because I don't do that anymore, always remember Vigilance is key to remaining Smokefree and besides relapsing isn't an option anymore.......

[indingrl]

 WOW YOUR doing fantastic with ALL that life of medical terms - BITE THAT LEMON - it really HELPS ME with all the personalities in this old God less society TODAY - GOOD JOB staying a healthy minded NON SMOKER this MOMENT - I am so proud of YOU Marilyn

[MarilynH]

[sweetplt]

MarilynH ((((Marilyn)))) I so get your frustration...and the want to smoke, but I know you want to do it...your quit is precious and important to keep especially with the polyps...perhaps it is time to find a new Doctor ... but for now I am sending out a gentle hug and prayer to you...that things will change and work out sooner than later....Xoxoxoxoxo 

[MarilynH]

I've been thinking about changing Dr's for awhile now I've been going to my Dr for at least 25 years here's younger than I am he's 55 years old but I know he's overworked but geesh this happened to many times already that's why I've been checking up him UGH, thanks Colleen. sweetplt

[Christine13]

So sorry for your frustration Marilyn.  So glad you won't smoke over it.  I have to call my Dr.'s office about two referrals as well.  Thinking of you, hope you get it all sorted out.

[MarilynH]

Thank you Chris, good luck to you sweetie.

[Barbscloud]

So sorry you're going through this.  Fortunately, I don't need referrals any longer, but I have in the past.  It's hard to change doctors even when we aren't happy with them, but is sounds like it may be time.  

[MarilynH]

Thanks Barb, we've had a Dr shortage over the last few years too so it's even more frustrating knowing that but hopefully he'll get it done this week!

[Maki]

Hope it all gets sorted Marilyn . It's hard for all . Can your pharmacist not refill the acid reflux meds or can you have them call your doctor to get that refill. 

I hear ya on the thyroid . I have many nodules on my thyroid as well . They are watched as well . Had a biopsy done on one a year ago as it had grown ..

that sounds worse than It was . It was pretty quick and  easy and I had no pain from that biopsy at all . It was benign but we continue to watch that one and the others . Any changes would require another biopsy . 

Hope you get some relief for the acid reflux . Not eating in the evenings may help and raising the head of your bed , avoiding spicy foods  etc , well you know all that .