Sick and Tired

I am so sick and tired, of being blown off by doctors.  It seems to be my luck!  I have been trying for the last week to get in touch with the doctor I saw in Dallas as per his instruction.  Finally on Wednesday of last week his nurse called and said he was out till Friday.  So I called again on Friday and left a message, no return call, and then again called.  A couple of hours ago his nurse called again and said "no need to call back the doctor will call you when he has a chance because there are things he needs to ask you."  Ok so I basically feel like he is just blowing me off like all the other doctors have done.  Having a hard time the last few days with my tummy.  Just tired....Ready to get this all over and done with.  Ok done whineing!  Michelle

Wow. I don't know your story but I think I would prefer to find another doctor!  If you are having surgery with this doctor what's he going to be like when you need him afterward!

michelle i am not sure how far you are from the doctor but i would just show up at his office on friday and tell them you are having problems.....this isnt something to play around with

Thanks Deb.  He is in Dallas and I am 2 hours away.  I thought I would give him till tonight and if I dont hear from him I will go to Tricare and complain and then go from there.  So we will see.  Thanks for caring!

MICHELLE-been on and off the puter all day-not sure how I overlooked your post...we'll blame it on old age..or I didn't recognize you with your new "do"...pretty sexy, btw...anyhoo...

When you called, did you tell them you were SUPPOSED to call back on a certain day to "report in"? Sometimes that helps get you past the front desk.

Does the doc or his MAIN nurse have email, where you can contact them that way, thus cutting down on phone calls? Call and ASK the receptionist how you can make HER life easier-it may suprise you how SHE may want to help YOU. I know YOU are the customer, but--with 1000 calls a day...well...you get the picture...make her your new best friend if you have to...the doctor probably is not "blowing you off"-he may not ever be getting your messages...just a thought

When we are in pain, our frustration builds, leading to MORE pain-esp when has to do with our guts/acid, etc...but YOU know that....

Now...get on that phone to your new best friend...and keep us updated

Thank you Nurse Gina.  I wi**** were that easy.  Last week when I called there was a always a receptionist that answerd the phone and as of yesterday, not sure if she got fired of what, but she is not there anymore, and it goes right to the doctors nurses voice mail.  When I spoke to her yesterday I told her I totally understood that he was busy, and explained that I was told last week that he would return into the office this past Firday and that I tried to call him them.  Every time I called last week I told the staff, his nurse, anyone that would listen that I was supposed to be calling last week to check in with him and let him know how my diet was going.  As far as I know there is no email for the doctor or any of his staff.  I am heading over to the base this morning and I plan to stop into the Tri-care office and make a complaint.  Cant do more days like I had yesterday.  Nothing tasted good and what did taste good did not stay down.  Oh well.  Will keep you posted.  Hugs to my favorite Nurse!

Hang in there! Sure don't want you to be in pain, but hope filing a complaint doesn't make things worse.

Just dont know what to do at this point!  Was told NOT to call back again!

They TOLD you not to cal back again? To hell with a COMPLAINT then-let's get up a lil SISTER TEAM and so to Dallas and kick some bootie!!!

Yes, his nurse said...."No need to call back again, the doctor will call you when he can"...Stupid doctors..