Doctor Part II

Today I went back to the new doctor for a follow-up and to talk about my test result. Considering I haven’t been taking any of my medications since September 2005 I’m, relatively, in great shape. My cholesterol levels are within normal limits although the triglyceride levels are high.

Looking at my glucose levels we are going to up the dosages for those drugs and see how it goes in a month. I still want the A1C test and will demand it next time. I explained to the doctor that I do better if I watch the numbers and can see improvement. I don’t feel any different so I need that stimulus to see that the changes are making a difference.

The big change was my blood pressure reading. At my last appointment it was 175/120 in the doctor’s office. Two days later it was 165/93 and today it was 140/90. So that’s a lot better. Of course the huge project that was causing a lot of stress is back under control now. The doctor still wants me to get a machine to check my blood pressure daily. So I guess I’ll pick one up next payday.

Sitting down and talking with the doctor about my test results gave me a lot more confidence in her as my primary care giver. We might have our differences of opinions on some subjects but I really like the fact that she takes the time to answer my questions and explain her views where we differ.

I will have to find out which one of the office staff wears Poison. That’s a triggering scent that’s been associated with hollyqueen for many years. It’s going to be difficult to visit the doctor with Junior HollyKing at attention all the time. ;)

Now?

Some of you might remember that I was looking for a job when things started going south at McAfee. I found a lead at a company called Rentrak and went out for an interview. The short story is while I loved them there was something they didn’t like about me so I didn’t get the job. For a few years I kept submitting my resume when I heard of any openings because I hoped that it was a lack of experience that kept me from any job. However I never heard anything back from them.

Today, out of the blue, I received an email from someone at Rentrak. They’re hiring and they found my LJ* where I talked about my experiences interviewing there. They are interested in talking to me about a job there. Son of a B****!!! Now? After I’ve moved 150 miles north?

I’m not ready to give up yet but I doubt I’ll be convinced to move back to Portland. (Sorry qt3_14159) Maybe I can work part-time in the office and telecommute the rest. Who knows.

*: Is 2007 for everyone to find my LJ?