Not For Me.

Well. I thought I would update everyone.  I posted a couple of weeks ago that I was going to two different doctors and see which one I wanted to make a long term commitment with.  Well.  I ended up rescheduling one of them because my dh wanted to go with me.  So I went in for my second appointment with the first doctor.  I have taken two weeks to decide I am not comfortable with him or his staff.  Some of the little things he has said to me makes me uncomfortable.  I have to be comfortable with the man (or woman) who is going to help me with a life changing event. 

So my next appointment with the New doctor is April 2nd.  I am bringing all my medical records for the last year and all my pre-op testing that my primary care physician already ordered.  I don't know if he will make me see his nut or if my nut from the first doctor will work.  I'm not worried about it. Whats another couple hundred dollars when I'm talking about the rest of my life.  So.  I am happy that I'm moving on but a little scared too.  From listening to everyone on here the doctor I'm seeing on the 2nd will be the one.   Maybe I'm putting too much into this, but I feel like its all or nothing.  Thank God that my primary care physician is standing behind my decision.  She wrote me a new referral to the new doctor and said she would do anything he needed.   I just felt like I needed to share....and I'm getting excited.

Hey there, Ready! You're sooooo right: it's important to be comfortable with your medical team.  They are YOUR team, after all.   Kudos to you for sticking to your guns and making that appointment with a second doc! I don't think you're "putting too much into this"; you're absolutely right that you're enlisting someone who's going to help you map out the route to a new life.  I admire your chutzpah.  It takes some degree of ferocity to make this huge change, and you've got it!  Live fierce!

I agree you are very wise in wanting to feel comfortable with your doc.  You are going to be married to him a long time and want someone that will listen to your concerns.   I didn't have a good experience with the front office of my doc but because of his reputation, i continued on and he was awesome.  He sat and answered all my questions and concerns and was wonderful to my family answering questions following the surgery.   Good luck and keep up posted! Pam

You certainly have to find a doc you are comfortable with.  I am sure you could get some great doc referrals here. I know I loved my doc for sure!  Good luck in your search!