I was really starting to worry about being on the Lovanox (blood thinner) while I had my trial transfer procedure done on Friday. It is not uncommon for me to bleed after my normal annual physical exam. Last year I had the saline sonogram and I bled so much that it was just embarassing. My doctor even said, "boy, you DO bleed really easily". After talking to my awesome nurse friend, Anna, she advised me to call the clinic to make sure they had clotting factors on hand for my procedure. They decided not to start me on the Lovanox until AFTER my appointment on Friday and then take me off it prior to the aspiration (retrieval of eggs) and transfer (implantation of embryos). This makes me feel so much better!
Lesson Learned: Be your own advocate when it comes to health care!!! You cannot expect the doctors to be able to see the entire picture. They are very good at what they do but if you don't tell them or remind them, they will not know!
With the rising cost of health care and health insurance, it becomes even more critical for you to become your own health care advocate. If you don't, you will not be getting the most bank for your buck!
I'm so with you on that one. The docs know their stuff, but don't always remember everything as it pertains to you specifically!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could help! And yes, in healthcare you definitely need to be your own advocate!! Doctors are human too and can't possibly remember everything, so when you know you have a concern or do not fit the cookie cutter "normal" it is important to speak up! And even happier that they took your concerns seriously!
ReplyDelete"Be your own advocate when it comes to health care!!!"
ReplyDeleteAmen to that. ;-)