health update..

so, i went to my doctor this morning. after asking me a series of questions and drawing my blood, he told me that he is trying to rule out ulcer, gastritis, gall stones or GI bleed. as soon as i heard GI bleed, i knew i could be in trouble. good thing i was fasting and didn't have enough time to pass by dunkin donuts on the way to his office, so he had me go to sonogram of the abdomen. now, he had me take nexium for the next ten days. if the pain doesn't go away by tuesday, i have to call him. if the pain goes away after the ten days, and comes back as soon as i stop taking nexium, i have to call him as well, and see if i could be scheduled for endoscopy. i am hoping now that the pain goes away and stays away... the reason why i didn't wanna go in the first place is because i know how thorough he is, and i know he is gonna suggest endoscopy. just the thought of it... i know i don't want to endure! still, i went and follow doctor's order (which includes, staying away from work until tuesday!!). i went for my sonogram and went home (after buying some new clothes and DS games).

i got home around 1:30 in the afternoon, by 1:45 pm my phone rings -- my doctor is calling. he wanted to let me know that he got the results of my sonogram and everything looks clear. that's a relief. but i still have to continue with the nexium and report any (or none of it) results. i called the nursing office already and called out for monday... now, i am just praying that the pain does go away in a couple of days.... i have seen how endoscopy is done, and i really don't want to go through it. (but) as my doctor said: "Don't be a hero. i know you are a healthcare worker (nurse) and i know that we are the worst patients." so.... we shall see....