What are the chances?

Late Thursday night, I sent an email out to all of the adults in our family, letting them know about my diagnosis.  I felt like it was time.  At that point, I wasn't sure exactly when I'd get in to see the doctor or get more information, so I didn't feel like there was a reason to hold off for any specific amount of time.

I decided it was best to try out 2 different Endocrinologists because this will be a long term relationship.  So, Friday morning, I called the doctor that my friend gave me the night before.  I started the discussion differently because I now knew that need to know why you are calling... they don't ALWAYS ask...

"Um, I don't know where to start... I just found out that I have thyroid cancer this week and I know I need to see an endocrinologist and Dr. V was highly recommended by a friend."

"Oh, honey, don't you worry about a thing, we will take good care of you!  Let me get your name so I can get you pulled up in my system..."  (they happen to be part of the same network as the very FIRST doctor I called and I was already in their system).

"Okay, let me see here... oh, honey, someone must be looking out for you!  We didn't have anything available until the very end of May but here are 2 openings on Monday, May 22!  Do you want 8:45 or 9:45?"

I took the 9:45, just so I'd have time to get the kids off to school and give time for traffic to clear, a bit.  I hung up the phone feeling like I love that office the best already... I had a confirmed appointment, sure it was in a week, but it was confirmed!

20 minutes later, the phone rang...

"Hi, this is Chad.  I'm the nurse at Dr. V's office.  I understand you talked to _____ and made an appointment for Monday, May 22.  We'd really like to see you sooner than that.  Would you be available to come in this coming Monday at 9am, instead?"

Seriously??  Who are these people?  I really love them.  He asked for my paperwork, which I happened to have all in an email from my own doc's office, for my own records.  He gave me his email address and I forwarded the email to him.  We were all set.  See you on Monday.

About 2 hours later, the phone rang.

"Hi, this is _____ from Dr. D's office (the office I had called the day before).  I was able to move some people around and I have you all scheduled for Monday at 9:30am."

Ugh.  Seriously?  What are the chances?  2 doctors both totally booked for the week, both able to "fit me in" at exactly the same time on the same day.  I sat there saying the all intelligent, "uh, uh, uh... okay."  I kept the appointment.  Totally not sure what to do.  Wondering if there was anyway to be at 2 places at once, but knowing it simply wasn't possible.

Deep breath.  Texted my husband.  He told me to call the other place.  Deep breath.  I emailed the nurse back, explaining that an unexpected appointment had come up and I didn't know what to do.  No response.  Deep Breath.  Texted my husband.  He told me to call the other place.  Deep breath.  I called them and asked if my original May 22 appointment was still available, explaining that an appointment I had been waiting for came up and I didn't know it was going to be at that exact time and that it couldn't be changed.  Sigh.  Yes, the appointment was available, they moved me back.  We were all set.  I emailed Chad, the nurse again.  I told him about the change, told him I was sorry, and that if any other openings came up sooner, to let me know and that I would make it a priority, no matter what!!

Deep breath.

Lots more Googling this day.  Found the Thyroid Surgeon I wanted to use.  He has a 3 month wait list.  I called to make an appointment, leave a message, we will call you back - same business day... um, no, you won't, because I waited all day.  Still waiting...  I bet you're going to call on Monday between 9-10, since that is the only time any specialist wants to talk to me.

Right?

Deep breath.