Posted by pianissimo on September 18, 2007, at 8:57:31
In reply to For once I disagree with Poet, posted by Racer on September 16, 2007, at 14:43:17
>>>>But only on this: I'd see another doctor right now.
It's funny you say that, cause in July I did try and switch. I made an interview appointment with a different one, and was told that I was not "suitable to her practice" and she didn't take me on. I didn't know it was possible to fail an interview with a doctor! Since that, I've lost my steam and courage to try again.
>>>>(Otherwise, Poet is pretty dang close to perfect -- her only real problem is buying mirrors at the Funhouse Liquidation Center.)
They must be good salesmen there cause I think we've all had at least one of those mirrors in our homes.
>>>>In my case, I knew full well what I was doing, and I tried many times to ask for help.
I don't understand how that can happen. It's terrible. Yes, I think it's true what you say about weight-prejudices and doctors, and that it can go both ways. Sometimes I think that it's just easier for docs to say whatever they can to push you out the door, if it doesn't seem like doing that would kill you anytime soon. I'd love to meet one that was passionate about what they do, compassionate, and interested in continued education/current research. Maybe that's not realistic with today's health care.
I have had another professional write my PCP hoping to "collaborate" on my health care, and it must've seemed offensive cause she was even more brusque and dismissive after that.
I told Poet that I DO already have an appointment set-up, but if it brings nothing again, I guess I'll have to get brave and think of trying another interview.
thanks Racer,
Pianissimo
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