@tatayababa. Remember the first day of school…any year, because it doesn’t matter. If you’re like me, every time the first day rolled around I was nervous and sometimes fearful of the unknown. Of course back then it was more the fear of not having friends in classes, fear of not knowing the subjects and looking stupid in front of my peers.
Well, right now, you’re entering a brand new world of education. This time it’s medical...as the patient. It’s intimidating seeing blood results and scans that we have no idea how to interpret. That’s why we rely on our doctors and nurses to help us understand what’s happening.

You will start learning, little by little, what the numbers and terminology mean in relation to your condition. It you’re not comfortable seeing results ahead of time, then please don’t look at your patient portal because that can lead to anxiety.

However, on the other side of this…if you look, then you can be armed with a list of questions you’d like to ask your doctor.
Those pesky “what ifs” will just sap your time and energy. If you have something amiss, then you and your doctor will deal with it. Speculating on what may be wrong creates a world of stress that may not be warranted at this time.
I know it really helps being on Connect where you’re among new friends who can share their experiences with you to offer encouragement and support. Just remember we each have a unique story because our bodies are all different. But it is helpful to know you’re not alone. We’re all here for you. ☺️