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First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

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ChilisWife
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First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

I have been reading everyone's posts on here, so I had some idea of what to expect, but it wasn't until I actually went through it that I realized how overwhelming it all is. You girls who have been going through this are superheros for hanging in there because after today I am close to just throwing in the towel already!

I went to Cornell/Weill and saw Dr. Kligman who so far I LOVE, and he explained to me all the testing that I was in for in the next couple of weeks. Day 3 test, the 5-7-9 tests, an HSG, etc., and then they took 8 vials of blood today for other miscellaneous tests. They gave me instructions for everything and a prescription for DH's blood test. I kept questioning everything he said and telling him things I had researched on the internet, and at one point he said, "I think you need to stop reading on the internet." It was kind of funny.

Anyway, even though I asked a million questions one thing is bothering me now. They want to do the HSG on Monday, which will be a couple of days after I usually ovulate. On the OFF chance a miracle happens and I conceive this cycle, how will the HSG dye and procedure effect it? They did say that they do a urine PG test before the HSG but at that point I will only be 1-2 DPO so they can't know for sure, right?

Posted 11/29/05 10:58 AM
 
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LisaW
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Re: First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

Wow, I would call and confirm that...

HSG's are usually given before ovulation unless you don't have tubes (my case).

On a side note, I love Dr Kligman, he reminds me of a mad scientist! His accent is so cute.

If you have any questions, feel free to FM me, I go there too!

Posted 11/29/05 11:06 AM
 

redstar
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Re: First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

Anyone ever meet with Dr. Spandorfer from Cornell. I have an appointment with him Jan 4th. What is he like ???

Btw, he has an office in Flushing, Queens so for the initial consult I don't have to travel into the city.

As far as the hsg, you can't have that done if you have a chance of being pg. So definitely double check like lisa said.

Posted 11/29/05 11:11 AM
 

LisaW
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Re: First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

Michelle, Dr S is definitely one of the favorites there. He is warm and funny. Loves to chat and joke around. Co culture is his baby, and he does all the biopsies (and loves to make you laugh while he is doing it!).

A bunch of my friends use him and LOVE him. I've had lots of contact with him (think he did one my retrievals and one of my tx's, plus I always seem to get him for monitoring), and would absolutely recommend him.

Posted 11/29/05 11:18 AM
 

undercover
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Re: First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

Call and confirm when you should have the HSG done. Most places won't do it after CD 10 and if you have had sex since getting your period. Most radiologist will only perform a HSG between CD 3 and CD 10 (at the latest). I know this because I had to call a bunch of places to find one that accepted my insurance.

I ended up having it done at a hospital which was good because an actual MD performed the procedure and could tell me if anything was wrong, right there and then. Thankfully, nothing is.

Posted 11/29/05 11:18 AM
 

ChilisWife
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Re: First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

Thanks. I hate to lose a month, but I am on CD10 today so unless they have an opening tomorrow, maybe I'll just tell them to schedule it for next month.

Posted 11/29/05 11:19 AM
 

redstar
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Michelle

Re: First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

Thank you Lisa....A Re that has the time to chat ? wow lol :) I am happy I am making this move !

Posted 11/29/05 11:22 AM
 

LisaW
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Re: First RE appt and my brain is exploding...

Posted by redstar

Thank you Lisa....A Re that has the time to chat ? wow lol :) I am happy I am making this move !



He is definitely the most laid back, down to earth RE I know!

You are making the right move IMO!

Posted 11/29/05 11:25 AM
 
 

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