The song says, "It's the most wonderful time of the year" and in many ways it is. However, it's also the most stressful when it comes to all of our obligation: no time, holiday parties, traffic, shopping, bills, eating is at it's worst, extra weight, etc. So, what's a smart person to do? My suggestion is that you do your absolute best to get in for your treatments.
Not everyone can stick perfectly to their treatment plan, but our experience is that the patients who completely stop treatments all together slide backward. We understand that our patients schedules are all over the place during the holidays. If that sounds like you - then call us to see how we can make your appointments easier for you until the holidays are over. And never forget that during this time of year, getting some of your treatments is infinitely more valuable then skipping all of them.
One patient told me today that she was going to drop out of care until after the New Year. I asked her if she was unhappy with her treatment. She said, "No. I am feeling much better". When I asked her why she would stop if she was feeling so much better, she said it was because she could only come once this week and once next week because of family obligation and she wouldn't be able to come 3 times per week. She was surprised to hear me say "That's fine. Do what you can right now and we will re-engage when the holidays are over". She said to me that she didn't think that was acceptable and she was thrilled to know that "doing her best" to get here this time of the year is just fine.
Does that sound like you? If so, call the office and ask the staff to help you schedule your visits in a way that works for you until the holidays are over. I promise - YOU'LL BE GLAD YOU DID.
