Dr. G., our family doctor, called this morning right at 8:00am. A real surprise having the doctor call--not one of the nurses or receptionists. I would like to think that I could claim that phone call as akin to a housecall from times gone by.
Bob had his INR blood test done yesterday. He had an appointment but still waited an hour and a half for his appointment to be honored. Never mind, won't go there again!!!! The INR level is 7.4. Dr. G. is concerned and asking what could have happened to cause this spike. Well,! a light bulb went on....click.......I bravely ventured-- well, when Bob had the flu, after a couple of days...gulp... he took Imodium----at my suggestion.....
Yes, Dr. G. responds that could do it!!!! "Until we get this stabilized, Bob really needs to have the INR test done each day." "I know that it is not easy, but it needs to be done!!!!" Dr. G. takes Bob's cell number and will speak with him directly. Soooooo Over the next couple of days Bob will be lining up at the lab between 6:30am and opening time at 7:00 am in order get one of those very low numbers in order to wait, not so long, for the blood test.
Bottom line-----All drugs have side effects, choose diarrhea over Imodium---at least for Bob.
We love our family doctor---Dr. G.--he is Barbie and Tim's family physician as well--and looks after all of us so well.
Thank you heavenly Father for Dr. G.
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