I have not been here much today
@GardenGerty (169505)
United States
February 4, 2019 8:11pm CST
Bob was confused about all of his appointments, as the VA has their finger in things and it has an effect on them.
Don't get me wrong. Tomorrow he will be seeing a urologist at the Bob Dole Medical Center. It will not cost him to go there and perhaps we shall get something done or some answers. It just gets confusing for him sometimes.
He thought he had an appointment today, but he did not. He decided we had better go find out where he was going.
That meant a trip to Wichita. I wanted him to do it last week when we were in Wichita, but no such luck.Three and a half hours out of our day, but we know how to get to the correct building.
So my routine was mixed up today and I have not finished anything. I will also be gone a lot tomorrow. Tonight, I want to get his med sheets ready to take with.
I know you will still be here, though, and that is a good thing.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 Feb 19
I have a file saved online to print off Tonys meds for each doctor appointment.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
5 Feb 19
@andriaperry my kids are allergic to so many medications and my memory is so bad. I have a notepad app and in it is listed what each of my kids are allergic too.
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
I have a document in Microsoft Word that I edit and print out. I have added at the bottom what Bob is being treated for, so I get it all straight and do not have to repeat for every new doctor. The nurse that admitted him yesterday thanked me for that.
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
I have a notebook with all of his appointment and insurance type cards in it. I was given a calendar all on one page and I keep track on there as well so I do not double book him. I do not have any appointments right now.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
8 Feb 19
@LadyDuck Yes, we have to have our cards with us. His wallet is a fright, so we put the cards in the notebook.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
6 Feb 19
@GardenGerty We must bring physically our plastic Insurance Card all the time with us, I keep in my purse both mine and the one of my husband, all the appointments are noted on the wall calendar and my "paper" agenda.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
6 Feb 19
Hope all the confusion gets sorted out for you both.
I also use a calendar in the mobile phone for such things as appointments.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
8 Feb 19
I have not gotten that habit, yet, and it would not help him. He would not use it. I do have a notebook with pockets for appointment cards.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Feb 19
@lovinangelsinstead21 I use that calendar for other things or for me.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36847)
• Pamplona, Spain
8 Feb 19
@GardenGerty
For me its the easiest one and we are all different..
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@wolfgirl569 (135910)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Feb 19
Glad you know where you are going at least. Mom and dad always had a lot of appointments and it does get confusing sometimes.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
We have a notebook with pockets for the cards and anything else we need, like a sheet with current meds.
@wolfgirl569 (135910)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Feb 19
@GardenGerty The hospital and doctors group here started printing off a sheet at each visit that had all of their meds and appointments on it. That helped a lot but could still get confusing between the 2 of them.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
We are getting it done and I am pleased.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
5 Feb 19
I hate days when I'm stuck in between and don't finish anything
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
I certainly can agree about that.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
10 Feb 19
@GardenGerty now I have decided to complete everything I take up
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
I am taking things easy. Today is Wednesday, yesterday went well, and I have no where to go today.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
Yes, I get texts, and phone calls on our landline. Bob does not hear well and so he can be right in the room and not understand the changes. I guess I am his calendar.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
Since we are transitioning to new doctors it certainly does.
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
I knew what we were doing, but Bob did not. It worked out okay.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
6 Feb 19
I hope to be back quite a bit this week.
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