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Old 04-24-2014, 06:16 AM
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update on my white knuckle visit to the doctor.

Thank you everyone! You were all very right. My doctor was very comforting and compassionate, and he gave me a logical explanations and possible alternatives to all of the symptoms I've been having. He also told me I would have my results at the end of the day, and that if I had any questions I could call him personally today. Now that's a stretch coming from him because usually he's pretty dry.he doesn't seem worried. I still am, but good lord am i proud of myself or what! I literally feel like I need a sticker or a lollipop as my reward.again I can't thank you enough, when I have the results I will post more!
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Old 04-24-2014, 06:18 AM
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Great news, luisa. Yes, please let us know the results.
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Old 04-24-2014, 06:26 AM
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Yay! Good to hear. Now you can pray for me. I have my appointment today.

I'm not worried. Yet.
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Old 04-24-2014, 06:37 AM
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Glad it went well! Probably lifted a big weight on your shoulders.

Even if everything comes back aok, please don't let it be an excuse to think you can go back to drinking.

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Old 04-24-2014, 06:41 AM
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Glad everything went good and be sure to let us know the results.

If I was near you I would get you a lollypop, you deserve it.
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Old 04-24-2014, 06:48 AM
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Yay! Good to hear. Now you can pray for me. I have my appointment today.

I'm not worried. Yet.
Done!
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Old 04-24-2014, 06:49 AM
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Glad it went well! Probably lifted a big weight on your shoulders.

Even if everything comes back aok, please don't let it be an excuse to think you can go back to drinking.

I have NO excuses to go back to drinking.
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Glad everything went good and be sure to let us know the results.

If I was near you I would get you a lollypop, you deserve it.
Root beer is my favorite flavor of lolly. Just sayin'.
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I have NO excuses to go back to drinking.
That's the way to think. now to go find a rootbeer lolly
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:10 AM
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When I went to the doctor a few days after quitting drinking, I was a basket case! My problem was high blood pressure, which I was already on medication for but it was scary high when I stopped drinking. Now, two months later, I've dropped one medication altogether and the other is down to 1/4 dose. I feel confident your results are going to be fine, and anything that may be cause for concern is temporary and will benefit greatly from continued sobriety and healthy choices.
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I'm glad it went well.
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Great to hear! Stay strong and stay sober regardless!

Think of what a happy fulfilling weekend you will have, clean and healthy too - mind AND body!
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Here you go...you can even pick what color you like best!

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Old 04-24-2014, 09:06 AM
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Lollipops are going to carry me through until my lab results are in.
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Well done!!!
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Old 04-24-2014, 01:36 PM
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It's approaching 430 in Connecticut and my MD Has not called me. Bummer. I called him and my results are in, but not read. They gave him a note to call me. Seems like I can't cut a mental break. Came home early to relax and watched an episode of my stranded addiction where a girl had a liver enlarged by 60 percent from eating plastic. She looked so fresh and healthy and had no clue. Then have had stomach cramps all day. Should I call the doctor? Ugh. There's nothing I can do to stop the panic some times.
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I think that you are getting yourself too worked up. I am praying for you though. We are all here for you.
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Old 04-24-2014, 01:44 PM
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To take your mind off it for a bit.

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I would imagine that if you are having stomach cramps it is from panic and anxiety while waiting for the results. I know that when I am really super nervous about something my stomach gets tied in knots where I am literally doubled over in pain. What I do is make sure I am breathing in and out slowly from my belly and relaxing my belly while I am doing it. Don't forget to breathe! Do something to take your mind off of it. Watch cartoons on television instead of addiction programs. I like Spongebob or Phineas and Ferb.
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ha ha ... my daughter is watching Spongebob as we speak!!!!!
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