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 [...]

Dr Pettle & Bio-Identical Hormones

Published in January 20th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in Doctors/Physicians, hysterectomy, weight loss surgery, women's health

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I saw a new doctor a couple days ago, Dr. Alvin Pettle. I had to drive all the way to North York to see the guy but it was well worth the trip. This is who you wish for when you wish for a doctor. Okay, maybe it’s a little soon to make [...]

It’s Raining Doctors!

Published in January 15th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Doctors/Physicians, weight loss surgery

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Maybe the long wait is over. I have an appointment with the oncologist later today. I have the “private Doctor on Thursday. I’m scheduled for a pap and physical at the end of the month.
I have calls in to dietitians….
….and I got a call from the bariatric clinic in the States the other day. I [...]

The Zen of Physician Referrals…or…Serenity Now!*

Published in January 3rd, 2008

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Doctors/Physicians, OHIP, women's health

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I think the Canadian health care system is teaching me Zen. Or perhaps the Universe is teaching me Zen and using OHIP as a tool. Or perhaps I’m just off my frigging rocker.
My phone rang this morning. It was the gynecologist’s office. They want to file my chart but they can’t because there is still [...]

I Can Get Weight Loss Surgery But I Can’t Get a Gynecologist: What’s the Deal With OHIP?

Published in December 17th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Doctors/Physicians, OHIP, Obesity, endometrial hyperplasia, hysterectomy, weight loss surgery, women's health

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Last time I saw Dr. P, I was telling him how reluctant I am to undergo a hysterectomy as suggested by that OB/GYN and how disappointed I am by to not be able to get another opinion in a timely fashion. I was on a bit of a rant I suppose. I was saying [...]

Canadian Health Care: Is My Experience Different From Yours?

Published in December 16th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Doctors/Physicians, US Health Care, women's health

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I recently read another blogger’s posts about health care here in Canada. This post is a few months old; I’m sorry I missed it at the time because I would have like to comment on it–and ask for the name of that Doctor. Clearly this person’s experience is different from mine. Twice weekly appointments? [...]

Tri-Cyclen? None for Me, Thanks

Published in December 14th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Complex Atypical Hyperplasia, Doctors/Physicians, endometrial hyperplasia, women's health

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I haven’t posted for days. For a beginning blogger, that’s a bad thing. All the pro bloggers post every day at least once a day. It’s Rule One. Well, I’m pleading a bad case of psycho as to why there hasn’t been a post in this space since Monday.
Last time I went to see [...]

How to Piss off a Gynecologist

Published in December 1st, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Doctors/Physicians, hysterectomy

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…to continue
I waited another 2 weeks after requesting the second opinion. When I had no word on that referral, I had no choice in my opinion but to cancel the surgery. With exactly one week until the surgery date, I called the Ob/Gyn’s office starting in the morning, getting busy signals until lunchtime when I [...]

Whereupon She Asks For a Second Opinion

Published in November 29th, 2007

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

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continuing my story…
So I read a bunch of books and websites. (I will continue to add my research here in upcoming posts) but with only a month to come to terms, I decided my best next step was to get a second opinion. Here in Canada, I can’t just call another ob/gyn and [...]