DH Health Issues... How do you cope?

[Aggie_Ama]

You may try asking the doctor's office to call if they have a Monday come open earlier. We did that with my DH's colonoscopy.

I am confused with the 6 weeks part? My dad had colon cancer and they could tell from the colonscopy that he had a mass and it was probably cancer. They had a biopsy by the end of the week. Or is it because it is 6 weeks to the colonoscopy?

(((HUGS)))

[LBTC]

Haudlady, thank you for the update. I'm so glad you have a patient doctor (sounds like an oxymoron, no?), and that you like him. I agree with Amanda, phone and be sure he's on a cancellation list to get in earlier if possible.

You will be surprised at how fast the 6 weeks goes past, though. Your best bet is to keep busy with life, spend time together as much as possible, cuddling, hugging, talking about other things, and try to devote only a small portion of each day discussing the health issue. And when I say discuss the health issue, focus on making notes of any changes in his condition, writing down any further questions that you have about symptoms, diet, the next test, when you'll follow up with the doctor after the test, etc. Make your notes, have your discussion, then go back to talking about your day, your dreams, your plans for the weekend.

And, as always, please post when you're worried and have no one else to talk to.....or PM me anytime.

You'll both get through this!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~