Soberwolf

Hello Newbies just to let you guys know im at docs just waiting, get in the routine of this here i am cool as a cucumber 16 months ago this was unthinkable

gypsytears

Good for you! Why would it be unthinkable? I'm sorry, I don't know your story. I don't mind the doctor... I actually like mine lol.

Dee74

Hope there's nothing wrong SW

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Soberwolf

I have noticed a lot of ppl here constantly asking for medical advice as they are scared to go the doctor thats why i posted it

i said it was unthinkable for ppl suffering agrophobia and other anxiety conditions youl see a lot of that here Gypsy and i am saying it to newcomers as in i was once like you newcomer

at 16 months sober (this friday) its water off a ducks back for me and i want others to know it gets better

And i was learning how to use my phone the its not an android but i have internet and was posting while out and about


Got new eardrops he took sample to send off as it has reoccured
I have to bring a sample of my Alopecia tomorrow to send off
Got my Vitimins

and talked about mild depression as i have lost a people since getting sober

16 months sober on friday

Dee74

congratulations again for Friday

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Soberwolf

Just so were clear when i was drinking going to the doctor for anything was unthinkable when i talked to a doctor for the first time sober 16 months ago it made all the diffrence

in the last 16 months i have been going docs like clockwork and i think everyone would benefit from this

This was a post for newcomers in their first week who ask for medical advice

Gypsy can i ask when you got sober for the first time and went to a doctor to open up and talk about it was it easy ?

for a lot of ppl talking to thier doc esp newcomers is unthinkable but i was proving in time its like water off a ducks back

thats why i posted

Conquest

Thanks, Soberwolf. That's something I need to add to my to do list. It's comforting to hear that it gets easier. I hope you get a good report soon.

sprout50

Congratulations on 16 months SW!

Soberwolf

16 months on friday still 48 hours to go but thank you

yes it gets easier

Hawks

So, just in for a check up by the sounds ?

Hope it comes back all good

JT0626

I can totally relate, sober Wolf. When I was drinking heavily I didn't go to the doctor for fear that she would be able to tell how bad my drinking was. Over the summer I had surgery to have my gallbladder removed & you wouldn't believe how long I put up with the pain because I was afraid to see a doctor. Even though my doctor wasn't very concerned, she did mention that my liver enzymes were a bit elevated.

So, yeah, I am no longer afraid or ashamed (because I attach shame to everything) to see my doc. Hope your check up goes well! You are an inspiration, Sober Wolf!

anattaboy

Yup, I've been hemming and hawing on a gastro issue that did not clear up after quitting 5 months ago. No reason, just habit. I will make that call at 8:30. Thanks.

Soberwolf

Hawks

it was for a reoccuring ear infection they gave me same medicine that cleared it up last time and have this time taken a sample the last ear infection was less than 2 months ago

I have also developed Alopecia which i have to return a sample (its really noticiable on the back of my head and its bothering me)

also spoke about mild depression and might get councelling

I also have an apt down the ear nose and thoat clinic for unexplained nosebleeds in just under 2 weeks

my gf has to cut a bit of my hair from the alopecia patch and do a scrape from it so i can drop it off at docs tomorrow so it can be sent off to be tested

and right now only my right ear is working still.....im sober and and getting on with it housework done shopping done

Pepperoni pizza time w/ added chorizo and mozzarella and washing it down with a cup of PG's finest

Hawks

Bit of a rough trot there mate

Hope you get it all sorted !!

Fly N Buy

Helpful thread brother.....
I too am no longer scared nor dread the Doc! Mine happens to be a friend outside of his office as well. So, he knows my history and lost his brother to addiction. Now, each month I send him a text on my b-day!

I found that addressing issues - cholesterol, sugar etc I am no longer afraid of. There is nothing he can tell me or find that is better left unknown!!! That caused fear and anxiety...

Not making light of your alopecia, wonder if it's just your winter coat coming in Wolf??

Thanks for the highly useful, inspirational post my friend.
FlyN

Soberwolf

Fly you made me laugh so much thats the first time sombody made me laugh about it thank you

i keep thinking when it grows bk (if lol) i might get a white/silver patch that'd be cool guessing i wont tho lol

Thank you Fly and everybody else

Serenidad

16 months is amazing!!! You rock wolf!

SoberLeigh

Thanks, soberwolf. I am holding on the phone to make my annual now.

Hope your ear infection clears up and you get some answers on the Alopecia.

ArtFriend

Good luck Wolfie!

And congrats on your 16 months.

ccam1973

Good luck SW and congrats on 16 months this Friday!!! Awesome accomplishment. Good luck at the Doc.

I can also relate to hating going to the doc when I was drinking. I avoided it at all cost; was too scared what they would find from all of my drinking.

I'm no where near 16 months but I did all of my blood work last month when I was 90 days sober. Cholesterol was lowered, blood pressure lower (no meds needed any more), no more fatty liver... Sobriety can work wonders on a body.

Thanks for the post!