GES 4Hr Test Results Are In .... (personal story)

In the mail was a letter from my GI Dr (yesterday 7-20-2013) with the results from the 4hr GES she had me do.  I think I have calmed down enough to post this today.  All she wrote was:

Dear Melissa:

Your gastric emptying scan was normal.

If you have any qusetions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call.

Sincerely,

xxx

This told me nothing!  I do not know what my 'normal' times were or anything!!  On Monday, I will order my records from her office and the lab that did the work.  

The other issue I have is now she will not diagnose me with Gastroparesis.  As a reminder, I was diagnosed with GP after the 2 hour GES (gastric emptying scan) from a different GI Dr.  Whom I fired, as I didn't like her.   Now the new GI Dr (whom I liked a lot) will not help me any further.   She felt as if my problems were neurological and not necessary gastroparesis.  For her to confirm GP, she wanted results from the 4hr GES. 

I know something is wrong with me and feel strongly still that I have GP.   It could have been a 'good day' for me when I had the test run.  In addition, what they gave me is of course low-fat and low-fiber, so it too may go quicker in my tummy than what I try to eat.   This does not in any way negate that I have pain 24-7, nausea 24-7, dizzy spells, vomiting, fatigue....

My next big problem is what will SSD (disability) do?   They will see this new result and may determine no benefits because I showed 'improvement'.   At this time, they are only basing their decision on the results of the 3 Drs that they sent me to and I should have a decision in the next few weeks.   But, if I have to dispute (forgot the word) the denial (about 98% of SSD is denied upon the 1st request) then disability will see these results.  I have a good lawyer set up who has handled GP cases, so he will defiantly earn his keep!

In the mean time my PC Dr has asked for me to see her, as she is getting some of the SSD Dr's notes in  and wants to send me to a neurologist.   This leads me to my last problem.  Financial.  I have no clue how I begin to pay for all of this.  I am not working and already owe about $1,000 for the GI Dr office visit of 11 minutes and the 4hr GES.   Then the PC Dr and Neuro Dr will all add up, besides any tests they may want to do.   I simply do not know how all of you GPer's do this!

I want to know what is wrong with me and to find the help that I need.... so I keep shelling out money to continue my needle in a haystack adventure!  

My chin is up and I am plugging along, the best that I can do, like the rest of us.   Thank you all for your encouraging words the other day.  I hold you all in my thoughts as I continue to help spread awareness to find a cure/treatment for us all!

HERE is my blog on my 4hr GES vs my 2hr GES (the differences).

HERE is my blog on my last GI Dr visit (6 week wait for an 11 min appointment)