O.T.-New Dr

disneyfan2008

I have finally decided to change Gastro Drs and have an appt tomrrow AM. (IT is a gastro Dr-due to long time colitis) I am screened annually for colan cancer! I had a long time Dr that retired and the one who took over my file/case is not on the top of my list. NO bedside manner-cold and not one to chat, if you want to, about medical concerns.

My Last (28th coloncsopy, but who's counting) colonoscopy I was not cleaned out completely-she told me firmly I WASTED HER time and mine! She did the procedure, so she is getting paid by medical plan-so I AM NOT SURE how I wasted her time. (I was tuck 4-5 times for an IV etc-so I was not there for a picnic in the park)

 

Thanks for reading my rant.

I HOPE THIS new Dr has a different approach!

Denise

button2

Good luck Denise

Proud of you for changing doctors and hope you get the care you deserve!! Let us know how it goes....

disneyfan2008

Well, Upon my first

Well, Upon my first impression today-chatting with the new Dr, she seems very compassioante, kind and caring. VERY sweet-had patince with me while chatting. I have my test done early Jan.

 

Denise

Double Whammy

disneyfan2008 said:

Well, Upon my first

Well, Upon my first impression today-chatting with the new Dr, she seems very compassioante, kind and caring. VERY sweet-had patince with me while chatting. I have my test done early Jan.

 

Denise

Way to go Denise!

You need to like or at least not dislike your doctor.  I think this is as important to healing as drugs sometimes.  Hope this new doc works out well for you.  Yearly colonoscopies?  Arghhhh.  I have one scheduled for end of January and anticipate no findings which would keep me on the 10year plan, and I'm thinking I'll just skip the next one completely (unless I have any changes).  I'll be 78 in 10 years and can't imagine going through the prep at that point - unless it is necessary. 

Good luck!

Suzanne

disneyfan2008

Double Whammy said:

Way to go Denise!

You need to like or at least not dislike your doctor.  I think this is as important to healing as drugs sometimes.  Hope this new doc works out well for you.  Yearly colonoscopies?  Arghhhh.  I have one scheduled for end of January and anticipate no findings which would keep me on the 10year plan, and I'm thinking I'll just skip the next one completely (unless I have any changes).  I'll be 78 in 10 years and can't imagine going through the prep at that point - unless it is necessary. 

Good luck!

Suzanne

I am very regimented when it

I am very regimented when it comes to Dr appts and tests. I am overdue now-since I was upset/ disgusted wth the DR being so uncaring-I just had to call a new pratice. I thought I woul have to wait months for an appt, as  new patient and they took me 2 days later.

 

 

Thanks for the OT replies.

 

Denise

Teach76

Changing doctors

I have found that the guilt of changing doctors has only lasted from the time I made the appointment until I met the new doctor.  Remember that you are the paying customer, and as such, you have a right to shop around if not satisfied.

kathy

disneyfan2008

Teach76 said:

Changing doctors

I have found that the guilt of changing doctors has only lasted from the time I made the appointment until I met the new doctor.  Remember that you are the paying customer, and as such, you have a right to shop around if not satisfied.

kathy

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