Fat in the Fire

Can FatLady Find Her Way to Health and Fitness?

Whereupon She (Finally) Consults with a Gynocologist

Published in November 8th, 2007

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Whereupon She Tries to Reach the Doctor’s Office by Telephone

Published in November 4th, 2007

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

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…continued from here.
Over the next three months, I waited and waited for someone from the doctor’s office to call me with that gynecologist appointment. About 4 weeks in, I called them to find out what the heck was going on. I got the answering machine. In the middle of the business day. [...]