Fat in the Fire

Can FatLady Find Her Way to Health and Fitness?

Am I a Cyberchondriac?

Published in March 7th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Diagnostics, Doctors/Physicians

I spend a lot of time online. Since I started this blog, and began focusing on my health issues, I’ve been spending even more time surfing the health-related sites out there. Turns out someone coined a word for it; I’m a cyberchondriac! But maybe not. This Globe and Mail article of [...]

Complex Atypical Hyperplasia

Published in December 10th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Complex Atypical Hyperplasia, Diagnostics, endometrial hyperplasia

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My diagnosis is Complex Atypical Hyperplasia. Here is exactly what the pathology report says:
This endometrium shows an increase in gland/stroma ratio with close apposition of glands with minimal intervening stroma in some areas. Most of the glands are moderately enlarged and some are varying in shape. The lining epithelium is pseudostratified with varying [...]

Researching the Pros & Cons of Hysterectomy in the Treatment of Endometrial Hyperplasia

Published in November 17th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Complex Atypical Hyperplasia, Diagnostics, Doctors/Physicians, OHIP, Ontario Health Care, Ontario Women's Health Council, TAHBSO, endometrial hyperplasia, hysterectomy, women's health

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When faced with a difficult decision, I sometimes make the old Pro & Con lists. Not original, but hey, it works. But to do so, I really needed to know a whole lot more about hysterectomies in general and TAHBSO in particular. Nothing like some good, old-fashioned research.
The internet is a sometime confusing [...]

Canadian Health Care in the News: OHIP Lets Family Down

Published in November 13th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Diagnostics, Doctors/Physicians, Health Care Policies, OHIP, Ontario Health Care

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From the Toronto Sun, via Canoe.ca
I have refrained from commenting on news items I’ve posted just because I’m just trying to understand all of this, and maybe because I haven’t entirely decided for myself if my particular ailment gives me “permission” to mouth off about the system as a whole–even though I’ve already mouthed off [...]

Whereupon She checks into the Hospital for a D & C Slash Endometrial Biopsy

Published in November 11th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, D & C, Diagnostics, Doctors/Physicians, OHIP, Obesity, Ontario Health Care, menopause

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…continued from here
The D & C slash endometrial biopsy went about as well as I could have expected. It’s an outpatient procedure requiring general anesthesia so my husband had to take a day off work so he could be with me and drive me home afterward .
I don’t think the procedure took very long; [...]

Whereupon She (Finally) Consults with a Gynocologist

Published in November 8th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Diagnostics, Doctors/Physicians, Mississauga, OHIP

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My story continues….
Back in March, I was told by my family doctor’s office that they would be getting me a referral to an OB/GYN. I finally had the appointment in mid-July.
I went to the appointment. I was relieved I was seeing a female doctor thinking a woman would be more sympathetic/empathetic. I have this [...]

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding or Abnormal Uterine Bleeding or Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

Published in November 7th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Diagnostics

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While I was waiting for appointments and test results and return calls, I did research. The reading can be quite confusing if you aren’t familiar with medical terminology. If this is your first foray into reading about health or medical conditions, I have one small but important bit of advice: read everything carefully and assume [...]

Whereupon She Tries to Get Her Test Results From Her Doctor’s Office

Published in November 6th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Diagnostics, Doctors/Physicians, Mississauga, Receptionists

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My story continues….
I had the transvaginal ultrasound. I waited TWO weeks, trying to be patient like a good wannabe Canadian. I tried to be patient, I really tried. Eventually, I remembered this was my health at stake, so I celled the doctor’s office again.
It took me three hours of calling, getting the answering machine, [...]

Transvaginal Ultrasound

Published in November 5th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Diagnostics, Doctors/Physicians, Mississauga, OHIP

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In spite of the… um… somewhat…. personal… nature of this procedure, this was a good experience. The diagnostic center seemed to be well-run and efficient. I was treated with respect. There were only a few people waiting and they took me right away. The technician was professional and kind–even letting me place [...]