Hi @pattymac. Nice to e-meet you here. I am very sorry to read about your health travails. I was my wife's primary caregiver during her 14+ year war against brain cancer so my thoughts come from that orientation. From her experiences I can agree the 'waiting and watching' times in our medical journeys can often be extremely difficult on one's nerves! We are so often programmed to expect immediate medical solutions to our problems that waiting can be excruciating. In my wife's case she worked very hard to try and focus her energies anywhere other than on her (at the time) current health issue during those times of waiting and uncertainty. She would often use these times to treat herself to some indulgence or other. During her illness her mantra was 'in all things moderation' so she would use her exceedingly challenging times to treat herself. A book, dessert, have me cook a favored meal or food, make a phone call to an old friend, order a trinket for herself from a catalog, etc. Might not work for anyone else, but it did for her.

I live in the same area as you and likewise have been frequently 'outsourced' by my GP to Chesterton, Valpo, LaPorte, and beyond for specific tests or specialists. Maybe the new hospital will provide more extensive services once it is done.

I wish you the best as you wait. Please know there is a big online Connect community here to listen and visit with you.

Peace and strength!