Ok, here we go again. On Friday AM we arrive at the hospital so they can read the results of the tuberculosis tests made on Tuesday.  We already know (from our own visual observations that something isn't quite right).  Hospital checks Chely and I ... all clear.  Hospital checks Decy and Thasya ... hmmmm 15 millimeter reaction.  Not good (10 mm is the limit for the "alarm"). We show the results to the ISOS Dr. He promptly orders x-rays for D&T.

We go to the lab.  Hmmm.  X-ray machine is broke.  Q:  When will it be fixed?  A:  In a week or two?  Q:  What do we do?  A:  Call us in a week or two to see if it is fixed.  MY THOUGHTS - UNACCEPTABLE !!!!  I promptly call our company Dr explain the situation ..... they advise us to immediately come to the office.  A couple of quick letters later, and a personal escort from one of our portuguese speaking (only) medic results in an emergency xray from a different clinic.  We rush the xrays back to the ISOS Dr.  - quick review ... ALL CLEAR, NO TB.

So what was all that about?  Well, apparently D&T have been "exposed" to TB and have built up an immunity, which is why they had a reaction to the test.  As for Chey and I, well we had no reaction, which means we have no immunity.  So, who really is at risk here?  Total time on Friday:  6 hours.

SATURDAY - Ok, during all the hassle/stress on Friday we were advised to be at the hospital on Saturday at 10am for our eye exams (instead of waiting until 12-Jul).  830am we leave the house. Get to the hospital, they have no idea what is going on.  10am, no Dr, no confirmation of appointment.  11am no confirmation, no Dr.  1130 am, confirmation but no Dr.  1200noon have 4 five minute exams ... and we are released.

Did you know I need glasses so I can read this "very tiny print at 18 inches"?  DUMB. Actually I can read the above without glasses (which is 1 font).  They must have given me 1/2 font .... thank God this was the last test. Now, I need a wrap up appointment.

Adding insult to injury on Friday ... had to wait an hour for a kilo.  Seems the dispatcher decided to ignore our request until our third phone call ... made it home at 2pm.  Total time: ~ 6 hours on MY Saturday.

ciao ciao