Less than 12 hours

[Marcy]

Ok peeps I have a lot of nervous energy tonight. In less than 24 hours I will be meeting my new GI doc and I have to say my nerves are frayed.
I have written out my questions,thanks DustyKat, your list was a great addition.
With all the pain and other issues I have been having in the past 2 months you would think I would be excited to FINALLY get some relief.. My past experiences with these doctors have not been pleasant to say the least and I always come away with less information than I had when I arrived. Why can they not just help with what they are trained in doing?
I know there are excellent GI doctors out there,but for the life of me I seem to get the rushed ones who think it is always in my head. Even when they have surgical and pathology reports in front of them. I have had 4 in the 5 years since I was diagnosed.

Short of pad locking myself the the patient table and telling them I won't leave till they do something what else can I do??? I know one thing this forum and everyone on it has given me more strength in knowledge and friendship that I am over flowing with appreciation. Thank all so very much for all you say and do. Will keep you updated after the appointment :rosette1:

 

[Trysha]

It is like writing exams or important papers----the feelings we go through before a meeting with the GI.
I feel for you and know where you are coming from.
If only the roles were reversed for a short time, then the GI would be sensitive to our feelings and more helpful with responses.
Just think that this is going to be the epitome of the perfect GI and you the same as a patient.
Stay cool--- calm--- and collected, you will do very well and your appointment will be very postive for you.
Looking forward to hearing how thing turn out for you.
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha

 

[Marcy]

Thanks Trysha,

I am a lot calmer this morning than I was last night when I posted. I am going to give this new doc every chance in the world to prove to me there is still some kind of humanity left in the GI field lol.. And you are so very right, if the shoe were on the other foot for any amount of time I think they all would be more willing to help all of us.
Luckily for me it is raining buckets this morning and anytime I do something major and it rains it turns out really well. My house the day of the closing,rained,bought my first and later second vehicle, rained.. So we shall see if it holds true today. Thank you so much for the encouragement, it means more than you know. Will re post later when I get home for an update