1st doc visit after starting treatment

This past Wednesday was DH's 1st doctor visit since starting treatment.  I'm glad I was able to go with him because he tends to minimize.  "I'm fine," he says.  Doesn't always want to tell about the side effects.  Doc signed the short-term disability paper but I don't think the insurance company is going to accept it from us.  Ins. co said they faxed it to doc, but doc hasn't signed.  Before his next doctor visit on 9/21, he has to get a blood test.  They'll be able to tell if the treatment is working.