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(Message started by: alchemy on Sep 8^th, 2006, 8:42am)

Title: A couple of feel good moments
Post by alchemy on Sep 8^th, 2006, 8:42am

Guys I don't mean to bug you about my life but it has been an emotional couple of days (in a good way) and I just need to try and let some of it out so again I apologise.
Wednesday I went to the Mayo clinic and a 90 minute appointment turned into an 8 hour adventure. I first met with this nuero who asked me more about my ch's than any doc ever has before. He left and after a little bit came back with Dr. Dodick who some of you may know from the OUCH site. He spent alot of time talking and going over tests the first doc took. They left for a bit and came back with yet another nuero. Dodick came back sat down in front of me and said you definately have clusters ( I had two hits while I was there). I'm embarrased to say I just lost it. I could n't stop bawling. This guy who's way to busy to bother with me held my shoulders and told me to let it out and that they were here to help. I was 4 hours with just the docs, then some tests.
then yesterday I stopped by where I used to work and a lot of salesman and management were bitching to me about not getting good work since I left. Then the man who is the number 1 man after the owner saw me and dragged me into an office saying when I get things under control they want to talk. I said you have to beat the 90g's I was making before and he said what they want from me is way above that. kind of blew me away. they were hurt and angry when I left and to hear that offer was a surprise. again sorry for the long post just needed to get it out

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by pattik on Sep 8^th, 2006, 9:05am

Wow, Jim..what a great doctor's appointment. I have yet to connect on that level with any of my personal docs (regarding my CH). It must have brought a smile knowing how much you are missed at your old job. Few of us get that kind of feedback. [smiley=hug.gif]

Patti

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by Charlotte on Sep 8^th, 2006, 9:05am

Good news all the way around. You are valuable, but these kind of things help reinforce that.

Do you know when you will have the results of the tests?

Did you take the job offer?

Charlotte

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by alchemy on Sep 8^th, 2006, 9:16am

No tests results yet, I have three more days of testing there next week.
to go back to my old job will take alot of negotiating on both sides. It felt good to be missed there I put in ten yrs of hard work.

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by Donna_D. on Sep 8^th, 2006, 9:32am

WHEW!!

For a second there I thought the coyotes were back and things had taken a turn for the stranger [smiley=laugh.gif]

Seriously, though...I am so happy you finally found a physician who will work WITH you in your fight against CH. I know what a relief it is to feel that your doc is IN your corner fighting with you instead of against you.

Kudos on the old boss giving you such a compliment :)

DD

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by kayarr on Sep 8^th, 2006, 9:59am

What a lot of validation on one day. Bet you were beat by the end of the day.
All good stuff:)

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by alchemy on Sep 8^th, 2006, 10:01am

I'm still beat. to much to fast i think.

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by georgej on Sep 8^th, 2006, 10:14am

Good stuff all the way around.

Your account of your experience at the Mayo just blows me away. I've gotten so used to being patted on the head or blown off (issues to do with medical care of aging parents, and not CH--I haven't talked to a physician about them for years) that I've just concluded that that's the way it is. It's incredible to hear how sensitively they dealt with you.

It's great to have that kind of vindication from an ex-employer, and to know that your hard work was recognized and appreciated--even if it doesn't lead to anything.

All the best,

George

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by alchemy on Sep 8^th, 2006, 10:24am

Thanks for the kind words. yeah they blew me away at the Mayo. They asked me to talk about my ch's to the degree no other doc ever has and they listened and asked questions. I was surprised to say the least.

my old boss, this is the one running the four dealerships they own was a tough guy to work for. He and the owner would fire people on the spot, I was never a yes man I stood my ground when they were wrong and I think that earned they're respect.

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by lionsound on Sep 8^th, 2006, 10:24am

YAY, JIM! :D

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by LeLimey on Sep 8^th, 2006, 10:40am

More proof that good things happen to good people.
I'm chuffed to bits for you Jim, I'm actually sat here with happy tears running down my face. You deserve everything to be as good as it can be for you and Kathy and I hope ths is just the start of it
lots of love
Helen xxx

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by alchemy on Sep 8^th, 2006, 10:44am

Helen sorry I didn't mean to make you cry [smiley=laugh.gif] but thanks sweetie.

[smiley=wave.gif] Hey Rori

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by Linda_Howell on Sep 8^th, 2006, 2:25pm

I'm chuffed to bits for you too, Jim.

(Helen, what does chuffed mean ?)

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by alchemy on Sep 8^th, 2006, 2:29pm

sounds painful to me

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by Ghost on Sep 8^th, 2006, 3:59pm

OMG someone has to say it!!!!!!!!

A couple of feel good moments

Hugs from CHenz! ;;D ;)
Best feel good moments ever!

Mike

Oh by the way Jim great news about the job and hoping you get PF and lead the way!

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by LeLimey on Sep 8^th, 2006, 4:00pm

Linda chuffed is thrilled, delighted - over the moon! ;;D

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by Jonny on Sep 8^th, 2006, 4:18pm

Im chuffed?.....Ok ;;D

Good for you, Jim!!!! [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Sep 8^th, 2006, 4:26pm

on 09/08/06 at 16:00:33, LeLimey wrote:

Linda chuffed is thrilled, delighted - over the moon! ;;D

Chuffed----The act of cutting an onion while reading postings.

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by Charlie on Sep 8^th, 2006, 4:43pm

Chuff chuff....excuse me. http://www.kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/standart/heat.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

Sounds pretty effen good Jim.

Charlie

Title: Re: A couple of feel good moments
Post by nani on Sep 8^th, 2006, 9:48pm

Oh, sweetie....reading this has made my day!!!
I'm so happy you're getting what you need, there's nothing like those kinds of validation.
Now, why haven't you called me? *tapping fingers* ;)
hugs and love, nani