Why did I not fill my bag with crackers?

[Odonata]

I'm at my GI doc for those horrible pains I was getting (a while month later. ...) and my appointment was at 11:15. It's 20 after 12 and I'm still waiting in this little room. Guess whose nausea came back? Probably because I'm STARVING.

I'm also hypoglycemic and I'm feeling weak and sick. Funk. I may have to leave. I'm even getting dizzy.

I need sugar stat! I'm spoiled by my regular docs where I'm seen in time and out within the hour. I keep forgetting there are doctors where it might be an hour plus after your appointment before being seen. I would have packed supplies.

[MrsDarcy]

I'm sure they have a vending machine in the break room or something. Think the nurse could get you a soda and PB crackers? That's such an awful feeling.

[Odonata]

There is nothing in this little office. I can hear the gut who was ahead of me in the next room and they are talking about cameras! Come the fuck on!!!!

They just ordered Chinese and I can smell it. I'm going to die.

[mrssandro]

I would go ask the nurse if the doctor would be much longer. That would drive me batty if they had a strong Chinese smell in the office.

[Odonata]

I hear him finishing up. I know I'm next. I'm between getting up and staying put.

I think I remember seeing hard candy in the waiting room outside. I think I'll go investigate. But I'm afraid that will just spike my sugar and then I'll crash hard b4 I can get real food.

Oh! He's out!!!

[Odonata]

I don't hear him any more. What if he's eating the food that just came before he sees me? ?

[hokiegirl82]

I would definitely ask a nurse how much longer it's going to be.

And this is why I always have an emergency granola bar in my purse - I've had to replace it several times over the course of this pregnancy. Hope you find some food soon.

[melsamoony]

I hope you are out and eating!! Don't hesitate to ask how much longer and state your needs. I am a huge proponant of self-advocacy. You are the only one who can speak up for your needs!

[Odonata]

Well that took forever but now I'm out at the Chinese food place.

I wanted lo mein but I'm being tested for celiac which can cause miscarriage! So rice noodles it is until the blood work comes back.

I ate all my food supplies yesterday and forgot to restock.

[melsamoony]

Odonata did they give you any other insight into what may be causing the pain?

[Odonata]

Most of my symptoms point to IBS.

He's having me tested for celiac as well because some of my symptoms also match with that.

[anna7602]

Mar 13, 2014 14:31:26 GMT -5 Odonata said:

Most of my symptoms point to IBS.

He's having me tested for celiac as well because some of my symptoms also match with that.

So sorry to hear that. Do you already know about the IBD Support Group board? The ladies on it are very helpful.

[Odonata]

Mar 13, 2014 19:22:27 GMT -5 anna7602 said:

Mar 13, 2014 14:31:26 GMT -5 Odonata said:

Most of my symptoms point to IBS.

He's having me tested for celiac as well because some of my symptoms also match with that.

So sorry to hear that. Do you already know about the IBD Support Group board? The ladies on it are very helpful.

No I didn't. I'll check it out. Thanks.