why? why? why?
Yeah, I might drive my docs crazy. I don't know, my PCP and my psychiatrist seem pretty accepting of my questions. I think my PCP actually likes dealing with informed patients that will ask questions and be proactive. My surgeon did not seem to like it as much but at least put up with it.
But don't you want to know? A lot of times when I ask someone why there doctor does or says something, they say they don't know. Don't you want to know why? And if not, why don't you want to know?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
on 12/24/11 2:12 am
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Multi+prenatal
Calcium, iron, b12...and she looks at me as says "why on earth are you taking a multi AND a prenatal?" um........because the prenatal is in place of the 2nd multi I'd be taking usually. She responds "you don't need two multis unless it's Flintstones you're taking"
I then talk to my surgeon and ask him about blood sugar issues I'm having and he confirms it's RH and then gives me info dated back to 2005!
I'm wondering if they aren't staying current with ASMBS information and up to date on the research and changes in regards to RNY needs? You would think they would need to! A lot of studies, research, changes have taken place in the last 5+ yrs and they're still giving out OLD information that's no longer adequate for what we need!!
You can follow my journey at mandaschange.blogspot.com
At least you are aware of what you need and you are aware that they are giving you old info and that they are not up to date on things. So you are taking care of yourself. Maybe you should take them the ASMBS info at your next appt.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I think we need to be pro-active patients. After all, we are paying them plenty for their services.
It's OK to say, "I read that the standard is..." or provide them a copy of the information.
Doctors who are secure will be glad to respond to ANY question. The only dumb question is the unasked one.
I also think patients will be more compliant if they understand why the doctor instructs them to do certain things.
At least that's my thoughts.
Merry CHRISTmas.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
