tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125824943565808437.post7749028785403324819..comments2022-11-23T09:25:23.319+00:00Comments on ovarian cancer + a brain injury - pass the wine...now!: thoughts on being a 'hypochondriac'l'optimistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09822694635023060681noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125824943565808437.post-16300409969306697632009-03-20T13:47:00.000+00:002009-03-20T13:47:00.000+00:00I have learned...never be a passive patient...push...I have learned...never be a passive patient...push,push and push for answers and satisfaction. I knew in 2005 that something was wrong and it just wasn't in my head.<BR/><BR/>But it took until 2007 to be suspected. Then I was pushed into surgery and not having the time to meet or choose my oncologist surgeon. And , waking up to a port in my abdomen and that dreaded news...<BR/><BR/>You make sure you are taken care of. No more mediocrity for me. Go girl!RB in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994448458818415232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125824943565808437.post-54347674249685329962009-03-03T20:07:00.000+00:002009-03-03T20:07:00.000+00:00I'm a total hyporchondriac now and I'm proud of it...I'm a total hyporchondriac now and I'm proud of it:) It's hard not to be, lol! I call it "being proactive" in regards to my healthcare...we are the best advocate there is for our bodies!! And that my friend is never silly...Kia Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08509415105327925384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2125824943565808437.post-53567987900712373392009-03-03T00:02:00.000+00:002009-03-03T00:02:00.000+00:00I completely understand! :) Its a little like be...I completely understand! :) Its a little like being bi-polar. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad that your stomachache was nothing (whew). But don't worry about being a hypochondriac! Better to be safe and pester the doctor. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure that the hypochondria will lessen with time. :) <BR/><BR/>BIG HUGnathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344967285314604327noreply@blogger.com