As I was recovering from my surgery and the bills were coming in, I wrote a post that we all needed to get to the doctors since we had reached our out-of-pocket maximums. Last night I was “refocused” by my daughters pediatrician to get back on track on this goal. Years ago, I was on meds for high triglycerides, another trait passed on from my mother. When Frank and I decided to have another child I went off of the medication. I also have made dietary and lifestyle changes.
Last year both of my daughters had blood work done and both came back with elevated levels of triglycerides. I was so upset. We reduced their fat and carb intake, went to skim milks and low-fat cheeses, and made sure to increase their physical activity. Last night was Megan’s yearly well visit. The doctor suggested that we had her checked to see if there has been improvement. She then asked me if I was currently on medications. So, here I am so proud of myself for having a Bilateral Prophylactic MAstectomy to hopefully avoid cancer and I had to look this doctor in the eye and admit that I had not even had my levels checked in a few years. Sounds stupid right? I am like a stroke risk just wandering through the day.
I took Megan for her blood work this morning and came right home and scheduled myself an appointment for next week. I will have my blood work completed before the end of the week!
I have an appointment with the Gyn the second week of October, one day after my follow-up with Dr. Liu (my plastic surgeon). I am getting a cavity filled tomorrow. Madison is scheduled for her yearly well visit in November and Frank had already been.
So back on track. I am tired of doctors offices!
Decisions for my Family 