Saturday, April 12, 2008

I Feel Better

I just finished writing a letter to the clinic (I'm tempted to use names here to forewarn others) here that employs the doctor from hell. I feel that it is a fairly well written letter with factual information of what occurred during the appointment and how all of this made me feel. I left out accusations such as "he didn't bother to listen to me since he had already formed an opinion of me" and instead said things like "I felt like he wasn't listening to me and had already formed an opinion of me by looking at my weight on the chart." I am also sending back the lab slip and the short term prescription that was given to me. See he had given me a short term prescription for pr0zac to be taken for "mood". Yes I likely should have kept it because I hate to go a month without my medication again but it's the principle of it all. Plus I don't feel like having him call me to bitch about it. I also think I will try to call the OB I've been seeing and ask if she would be willing to give me a short term script until next month when I can go home to my regular doctor. Also on the lab slip most of the tests were coded for "current long term use of harmful medications" except for the test done on diabetics which was coded as morbid obesity. Fuck I hate that term. I may have walked out of that office yesterday mad and feeling bullied but I will not go quietly without addressing how I was treated.
Today was hot! I woke up this afternoon and it was 91 degrees in my apartment. Yuck. It was close to 90 outside. I took a drive down to Car*penteria to the beach and walked around in the down town area. Cute little town with some nice beach side apartments but the beach isn't dog friendly so probably not the best option. After walking around a bit I drove back to SB and it was cooling down some now. I went down to the waterfront and went to one of the bike rental places and rented a bicycle and rode around the water front for a while. That was fun and relaxing. Maybe I should try to figure out how to bring my bike back too. I am getting excited about bringing Sadie down here really and being able to take her to the beach. I wish I didn't have to make her live in an apartment but I'm sure it will work out somehow. Also thanks for all the suggestions about dog sitters/walkers and daycares. I had considered that before but since I work nights it never really worked that well. Most of them didn't want to come over at 9:30 to 10 at night to let her out but I will have to check into it again.
My appointment with new RE is Friday. Last week I was excited about this, feeling pretty good. When I had my first appointment with the RE in Fresn0 I had been apprehensive because of fear of being turned away based on my weight. Those fears ended up being for nothing and so I was doing ok with the whole new RE thing. Until last Friday and the doctor from hell. Now I'm really nervous again and trying hard to just ignore it. At least I don't have to wait long. Also I think the cyst may still be there despite my self medication with BCPs.

12 comments:

Meghan said...

I'm glad you wrote that letter, hopefully you can effect some change.

And sounds like such a nice day, I wish I lived closer to a beach, I just love them

SJayneI said...

Good for you! I think so many times we just walk away after being treated so badly, especially by doctors. I'm happy that you're taking action. Good Luck at the RE's. :)

twondra said...

Glad you wrote the letter! Good luck with your appointment! Can't wait to hear how it goes! :)

Jess said...

I'm glad you feel better and that you did something to report that asshole doctor. And I hope your new RE is nothing like this guy and that you have a great appointment on Friday.

Navigating The Rapids said...

I'm glad you wrote the letter, it's not fair that Dr's can get away with being so mean.

Chelle said...

jeez, you've been through it this past week, huh? friggin' doc needs to retire... Glad you're taking care of yourself!!!

Pepper said...

Excellent! It took me years to learn this, but once I did it was so powerful: telling people how they've harmed you is so healing. Not only does the telling get things off your chest, but it makes the problem theirs instead of yours. Exactly as it should be.

I hope sending that letter felt incredible.

MrsSpock said...

I wonder if you'll get a reply to your letter....I'd love to hear what it is!

Geez, I wish our weather was like yours...

singletracey said...

Just caught up regarding the appt. UGH.. I am sorry ... That man sucks.

I bet your letter is right to the point and perfect and they should know about behavior such as that.

You go girl!

sara said...

Good for you for writing the letter. If people never say anything then they won't know. I hope your appointment friday goes well, you deserve a good one after that hellish one with Dr McAsshole. The weather there sounds dreamy, we're still stuck in the 40s...ahh can't wait for summer!

my cowgirl alter-ego said...

Way to go! And yea for a new RE!!!

Unknown said...

I think it is great you wrote the letter!