I’m a wife and mom of two daughters. My daughters are 12 years apart so that keeps me quite busy and a little crazy at times. My life is a jumble of mixed up mishaps, but it’s always centered around my family.
So Sleepy and Annoyed
January 21st, 2009 by Connie RobertsI’m still sleepy and feeling yucky. I went to get a blood test that was scheduled any way called a CBC. I was thinking that maybe I was a bit anemic again.
Yesterday I get a call from my Primary Care Doctor with two questions: Are you on a blood thinner? (My heart started beating fast.) Then, are you having surgery? (Now, feeling total confusion.) I answered no to both questions. And then learned that the lab did the wrong test. They actually did some kind of test that is done before surgery.
So, I have to go back to have the blood test done again. And I still don’t know if I’m anemic. And I’m still sleepy all the time. And I’m really annoyed.
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January 21st, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I hope you don’t have to pay for that first test!
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January 22nd, 2009 at 12:52 am
This really instills a lot of faith in our health-care system. /sarcasm
Kim
January 22nd, 2009 at 7:28 am
I’m sorry, I hope you find some answers soon and start feeling better!
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January 22nd, 2009 at 9:47 am
Wow that would spok me, but ateast it was just a blood test and not a surgery done wrong..
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:10 am
They did the wrong test? Jackelopes! They almost did that to me once, checked the wrong box. Luckily the lab tech knew me and said, uhh… I don’t think you’re supposed to get tested for this.
I’m sure you’re fine! Get tested for anemia and make sure they test your thyroid too since you’re tired all the time. Feel better soon! xo
January 22nd, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Scary, huh? Thank god you weren’t going for surgery…could you imagine how scared you’d be after just the blood work screw up!
I hope all is well with you. I second what Heather said about having your thyroid checked. It’s not uncommon for your thyroid levels to get out of whack and feeling tired is one of the first symptoms they ask you about.
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January 22nd, 2009 at 11:21 pm
No Corrin, when I called the lab said they would drop the charges and apologized for their mistake.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Kim, I’ve lost faith in our health-care system a long time ago. But I love this lab that I use. This is the first problem I’ve had with them and I’ve been there too many times to count.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Thanks Barb. I hope so too.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:39 pm
So true Lisa. I guess I should count my blessings.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Heather, I’ve had my thyroid and too many things tested for my own good. I will get the right test done soon. I’m just frustrated right now.
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Helene, thank goodness my thyroid is fine. I get that checked about every 3 months or so because of all the chronic illnesses I have. Thanks for caring.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
I am at the doctor a lot because of my thyroid and other medical issues, and have had that happen to me before too. It’s amazing all the mistakes and cluelessness that occurs.
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