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Hi there! Thanks for keeping me in the loop. Since you are 20, why does she feel the need to discuss everything with your parents without you being there? Do they have guardianship over you? I know you said legally, you are an adult but here in Arizona, if an adult turns 18 and has special needs, you have to apply for guardianship, even if you are the parent. Not sure about Canada.
Did your Dad talk to you about the conversation with your doctor? What did she say? What kind of specialist is she referring you to and why?
I can understand your frustration about the water thing but she may have mentioned that because she saw something in your blood work. I know my husband, Quinn, drinks water all day. Sometimes up to 2-3 gallons a day during the summer. Our doctor actually told him he was drinking too much water because his electrolytes were low. Not the same thing as you but there might be something she wants to monitor on your blood work. Keep me posted! I definitely want the answers as to why that comment was made.
Kerry