Not So Fast

Well, we wait again. The nurse from the surgeon's office called Friday to tell me we need two more things. First and easiest is an echo cardiogram by the Cardiologist. That was easy to schedule for Tuesday. The second is not so easy. I have a high H-Pylori count. That means I have a bacteria in my upper GI and it needs treatment. The normal regimen is a 14 multiple antibiotic routine that is very effective. About 50% of the population has this. I probably got it from bad water in Mexico or Venezuela. It is possible to get it from pets, I think, but I prefer to think I got it from the other source to avoid blaming our dog or cat!

Anyway, the surgeon's office instructed me to call my internist to get Prev-pak of the antibiotic treatment. Of course, this was Good Friday afternoon and a call to the Dr.'s office resulted in leaving a message for the nurse. No call back Friday. I hope on Monday we can talk to her and the doctor will write/call in the prescription without requiring another office visit. After taking the treatment for 14 days, then I must have a second test to make sure it is gone. The surgeon will not do surgery until this is done.

So we wait. Patience is not my strong suit anway (to put it mildly) and having made the dicision to have the surgery over a year ago and still be waiting is frustrating. I was even slightly depressed yesterday afternoon. I think I am OK today, but frustrated with further delays. A part of me wants to scream, "It's never going to happen!" My good wife continues to reassure me with our faith. My times are in God's hands. He alone knows what tomorrow holds. He loves me and has my best interests in his hands. "Though he slay me, yet will I trust him." OK, Lord. I will trust you and believe this is all for my good. Now, let's get on with it...