Re: More weirdness from my doctors

[Guest guest]

Sunny....I personally cannot give any creditability to a doc who would suggest you hide ANYTHING from another doc and/or the antithesiologist. (Can't spell it). Trust yourself Sunny, it doesn't sound good and YOU'RE going to be the patient, remember that!

What surgery are you referring to?

Not eating can of course be a part of the problem but your hiding/deceiving pertinent medical info could backfire on you and is the main problem....

BTW...pretty good poetry there.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Sunny,

OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon, along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal anything.

If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger your life if you followed it.

I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical information from another doctor is just stunning.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PMSubject: More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about

not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

I have to agree with the others. This doctor is going to be preforming surgery.

Regardless of how he puts you under, I can't imagine concealing info from him.

I'd have serious concerns with any doctor that wanted me to hide info from a

doctor that was operating on me. If something seems or feels wrong, it probably

is!

Nan 49, MASS

listed started '82

PF '08

>

> Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It

didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me

about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to

mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He

also said " it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are

anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell

your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might

do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think

the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines

for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of

this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I

am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular

bowel movements he said " cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels

will move. " When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE

SHRUGGED! " One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you

still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then. " WHAT!!!!!!

Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to

doctors.

>

> Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

>

[Guest guest]

I have to agree with the others. This doctor is going to be preforming surgery.

Regardless of how he puts you under, I can't imagine concealing info from him.

I'd have serious concerns with any doctor that wanted me to hide info from a

doctor that was operating on me. If something seems or feels wrong, it probably

is!

Nan 49, MASS

listed started '82

PF '08

>

> Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It

didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me

about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to

mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He

also said " it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are

anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell

your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might

do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think

the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines

for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of

this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I

am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular

bowel movements he said " cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels

will move. " When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE

SHRUGGED! " One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you

still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then. " WHAT!!!!!!

Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to

doctors.

>

> Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

>

[Guest guest]

Sunny

It's medical malpractice of one of the most extreme types I can imagine.

You should never see him again. You must find better doctors.

>

> Sunny,

> OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

>

> Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from

the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming

that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon,

along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything

about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal

anything.

> If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's

the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger

your life if you followed it.

>

> I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical

information from another doctor is just stunning.

>

> Beth

> Moderator

> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " rpickel1@... " rpickel1@...

> To: Breathe-Support

> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PM

> Subject: More weirdness from my doctors

>

>

>

>

>

> Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc.

It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was

telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the

surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have

trouble eating. He also said " it would probably best if you didn't

mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that

you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds

you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it

doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will

operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the

past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of

this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after

yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being

able to have regular bowel movements he said

> " cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move. "

When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED!

" One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you

still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then. "

WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em

when it comes to doctors.

>

> Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

>

[Guest guest]

Sunny

It's medical malpractice of one of the most extreme types I can imagine.

You should never see him again. You must find better doctors.

>

> Sunny,

> OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

>

> Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from

the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming

that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon,

along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything

about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal

anything.

> If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's

the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger

your life if you followed it.

>

> I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical

information from another doctor is just stunning.

>

> Beth

> Moderator

> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " rpickel1@... " rpickel1@...

> To: Breathe-Support

> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PM

> Subject: More weirdness from my doctors

>

>

>

>

>

> Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc.

It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was

telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the

surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have

trouble eating. He also said " it would probably best if you didn't

mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that

you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds

you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it

doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will

operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the

past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of

this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after

yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being

able to have regular bowel movements he said

> " cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move. "

When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED!

" One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you

still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then. "

WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em

when it comes to doctors.

>

> Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

>

[Guest guest]

Sunny

It's medical malpractice of one of the most extreme types I can imagine.

You should never see him again. You must find better doctors.

>

> Sunny,

> OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

>

> Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from

the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming

that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon,

along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything

about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal

anything.

> If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's

the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger

your life if you followed it.

>

> I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical

information from another doctor is just stunning.

>

> Beth

> Moderator

> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: " rpickel1@... " rpickel1@...

> To: Breathe-Support

> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PM

> Subject: More weirdness from my doctors

>

>

>

>

>

> Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc.

It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was

telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the

surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have

trouble eating. He also said " it would probably best if you didn't

mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that

you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds

you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it

doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will

operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the

past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of

this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after

yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being

able to have regular bowel movements he said

> " cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move. "

When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED!

" One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you

still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then. "

WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em

when it comes to doctors.

>

> Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

>

[Guest guest]

The surgery where they are going to wrap my esophagus and try to cure the CAN. And I agree. I ain't hiding nuttin' from the guy cutting or the guy putting me under. I not stupid.

Sunny

From: Sher Bauman

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:05 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny....I personally cannot give any creditability to a doc who would suggest you hide ANYTHING from another doc and/or the antithesiologist. (Can't spell it). Trust yourself Sunny, it doesn't sound good and YOU'RE going to be the patient, remember that!

What surgery are you referring to?

Not eating can of course be a part of the problem but your hiding/deceiving pertinent medical info could backfire on you and is the main problem....

BTW...pretty good poetry there.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

The surgery where they are going to wrap my esophagus and try to cure the CAN. And I agree. I ain't hiding nuttin' from the guy cutting or the guy putting me under. I not stupid.

Sunny

From: Sher Bauman

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:05 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny....I personally cannot give any creditability to a doc who would suggest you hide ANYTHING from another doc and/or the antithesiologist. (Can't spell it). Trust yourself Sunny, it doesn't sound good and YOU'RE going to be the patient, remember that!

What surgery are you referring to?

Not eating can of course be a part of the problem but your hiding/deceiving pertinent medical info could backfire on you and is the main problem....

BTW...pretty good poetry there.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

The surgery where they are going to wrap my esophagus and try to cure the CAN. And I agree. I ain't hiding nuttin' from the guy cutting or the guy putting me under. I not stupid.

Sunny

From: Sher Bauman

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:05 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny....I personally cannot give any creditability to a doc who would suggest you hide ANYTHING from another doc and/or the antithesiologist. (Can't spell it). Trust yourself Sunny, it doesn't sound good and YOU'RE going to be the patient, remember that!

What surgery are you referring to?

Not eating can of course be a part of the problem but your hiding/deceiving pertinent medical info could backfire on you and is the main problem....

BTW...pretty good poetry there.

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Beth, I am talking about the stomach surgery for the Aspiration. Once I thought it over I was shocked too. I am going to tell the surgeon everything and if he is not comfortable doing the surgery until my intestine straighten out then so be it. The scariest thing to me is him telling me not to tell the surgeon that I am on Prozac and Haldol. Both can suppress your respiration, I think so that is information they should most definitely have. I think I just get referred from one bad doctor to another. Is there a bad doctor club? They all take Fridays off so that must be their meeting day when they get together and decide all the weird things they are going to tell patients then the laugh and laugh. I am considering, since Rich is my witness, reporting this doctor to the AMA. I am that upset over his advice. They still don't know why my bowels are blocking and we all no surgery can cause a backup so it seems to me he is endangering my life by telling me withhold this information. What do you think?

Sunny

From: Beth

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:29 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny,

OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon, along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal anything.

If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger your life if you followed it.

I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical information from another doctor is just stunning.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PMSubject: More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Beth, I am talking about the stomach surgery for the Aspiration. Once I thought it over I was shocked too. I am going to tell the surgeon everything and if he is not comfortable doing the surgery until my intestine straighten out then so be it. The scariest thing to me is him telling me not to tell the surgeon that I am on Prozac and Haldol. Both can suppress your respiration, I think so that is information they should most definitely have. I think I just get referred from one bad doctor to another. Is there a bad doctor club? They all take Fridays off so that must be their meeting day when they get together and decide all the weird things they are going to tell patients then the laugh and laugh. I am considering, since Rich is my witness, reporting this doctor to the AMA. I am that upset over his advice. They still don't know why my bowels are blocking and we all no surgery can cause a backup so it seems to me he is endangering my life by telling me withhold this information. What do you think?

Sunny

From: Beth

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:29 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny,

OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon, along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal anything.

If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger your life if you followed it.

I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical information from another doctor is just stunning.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PMSubject: More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Beth, I am talking about the stomach surgery for the Aspiration. Once I thought it over I was shocked too. I am going to tell the surgeon everything and if he is not comfortable doing the surgery until my intestine straighten out then so be it. The scariest thing to me is him telling me not to tell the surgeon that I am on Prozac and Haldol. Both can suppress your respiration, I think so that is information they should most definitely have. I think I just get referred from one bad doctor to another. Is there a bad doctor club? They all take Fridays off so that must be their meeting day when they get together and decide all the weird things they are going to tell patients then the laugh and laugh. I am considering, since Rich is my witness, reporting this doctor to the AMA. I am that upset over his advice. They still don't know why my bowels are blocking and we all no surgery can cause a backup so it seems to me he is endangering my life by telling me withhold this information. What do you think?

Sunny

From: Beth

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:29 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny,

OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon, along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal anything.

If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger your life if you followed it.

I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical information from another doctor is just stunning.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PMSubject: More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Beth,

The really sad thing is that prior to my going on the antidepressants this GI doc treated me with respect, listened to my concerns and I always left feeling like I was in good hands. As soon as I was prescribed the prozac and haldol he became totally different. I have had a hard time accepting that I need them but after seeing how much good they have done me I finally get it. He just doesn't seem to understand that because of chronic pain and just too many diseases hitting me over four years I need the meds. I feel like he thinks I am some kind of nut because of the meds. Chronic pain from Lupis/Sjogrens/Arthritis, and I am talking every day of my life for four years, would depress anyone. So I have nothing to be ashamed of or hide. No matter what he thinks. It is sad that we have to be so careful what doctor we trust and I am beginning to think that Spokane is not the best place for me. I am going to get referrals to Kootnaei Medical Center and if that doesn't feel comfortable I am going to find out what it would take to go to the teaching hospital in Seattle. I really worry that I will follow the wrong doctor's advice and it will cost me my life. Rich is furious and thinks the same thing I do about GI doc and the meds. Anyway appreciate the advice and support. I knew he was wrong but I always feel uncertain when it comes to disagreeing with a doctor but I am getting braver and bolder each day.

Sunny

From: Beth

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:29 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny,

OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon, along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal anything.

If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger your life if you followed it.

I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical information from another doctor is just stunning.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PMSubject: More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Beth,

The really sad thing is that prior to my going on the antidepressants this GI doc treated me with respect, listened to my concerns and I always left feeling like I was in good hands. As soon as I was prescribed the prozac and haldol he became totally different. I have had a hard time accepting that I need them but after seeing how much good they have done me I finally get it. He just doesn't seem to understand that because of chronic pain and just too many diseases hitting me over four years I need the meds. I feel like he thinks I am some kind of nut because of the meds. Chronic pain from Lupis/Sjogrens/Arthritis, and I am talking every day of my life for four years, would depress anyone. So I have nothing to be ashamed of or hide. No matter what he thinks. It is sad that we have to be so careful what doctor we trust and I am beginning to think that Spokane is not the best place for me. I am going to get referrals to Kootnaei Medical Center and if that doesn't feel comfortable I am going to find out what it would take to go to the teaching hospital in Seattle. I really worry that I will follow the wrong doctor's advice and it will cost me my life. Rich is furious and thinks the same thing I do about GI doc and the meds. Anyway appreciate the advice and support. I knew he was wrong but I always feel uncertain when it comes to disagreeing with a doctor but I am getting braver and bolder each day.

Sunny

From: Beth

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:29 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny,

OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon, along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal anything.

If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger your life if you followed it.

I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical information from another doctor is just stunning.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PMSubject: More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Beth,

The really sad thing is that prior to my going on the antidepressants this GI doc treated me with respect, listened to my concerns and I always left feeling like I was in good hands. As soon as I was prescribed the prozac and haldol he became totally different. I have had a hard time accepting that I need them but after seeing how much good they have done me I finally get it. He just doesn't seem to understand that because of chronic pain and just too many diseases hitting me over four years I need the meds. I feel like he thinks I am some kind of nut because of the meds. Chronic pain from Lupis/Sjogrens/Arthritis, and I am talking every day of my life for four years, would depress anyone. So I have nothing to be ashamed of or hide. No matter what he thinks. It is sad that we have to be so careful what doctor we trust and I am beginning to think that Spokane is not the best place for me. I am going to get referrals to Kootnaei Medical Center and if that doesn't feel comfortable I am going to find out what it would take to go to the teaching hospital in Seattle. I really worry that I will follow the wrong doctor's advice and it will cost me my life. Rich is furious and thinks the same thing I do about GI doc and the meds. Anyway appreciate the advice and support. I knew he was wrong but I always feel uncertain when it comes to disagreeing with a doctor but I am getting braver and bolder each day.

Sunny

From: Beth

Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 5:29 PM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny,

OK I'm going to be really blunt here so pardon me in advance.

Do not under any circumstances conceal any medical information from the doctor is is going to be doing your lung biopsy. (I'm assuming that's the surgery you're talking about.) You need to tell the surgeon, along with the anesthesiologist when you talk to him/her everything about your medications and your medical history. Do not conceal anything.

If you understood him correctly and this is what he meant to say, it's the worst piece of advice I've ever heard. It's so bad it could endanger your life if you followed it.

I don't shock easily but a doctor encouraging you to conceal medical information from another doctor is just stunning.

Beth

Moderator

Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08

From: "rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com" <rpickel1 (AT) msn (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 6:45:41 PMSubject: More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Sunny...Get rid of this Doc!!!!!

He just shrugged his shoulders?

No way!!!!!He's not weird..he's not to be trusted!!!!

Z fibriotic NSIP/05

Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA

And

“mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!!

No,

NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked!

Potter,

reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara

“I’m

gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley

Vinca

Minor-periwinkle is my flower

rpickel1@... wrote:

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a

serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today

what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and

the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel

problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said

"it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are

anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to

tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe

since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway

the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have

been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost

over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I

have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious

doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel

movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your

bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I

eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken

care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk

about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I

can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Sunny...Get rid of this Doc!!!!!

He just shrugged his shoulders?

No way!!!!!He's not weird..he's not to be trusted!!!!

Z fibriotic NSIP/05

Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA

And

“mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!!

No,

NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked!

Potter,

reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara

“I’m

gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley

Vinca

Minor-periwinkle is my flower

rpickel1@... wrote:

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a

serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today

what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and

the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel

problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said

"it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are

anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to

tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe

since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway

the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have

been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost

over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I

have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious

doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel

movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your

bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I

eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken

care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk

about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I

can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

All...re doctors..

My son in law ( whose parents are both doctors) has a riddle:

"What do they call the med student who finishes last/at the bottom of his med school class?

ANSWER:

A doctor

Lesson:

They are not all equally competent

Andy

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about

not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

All...re doctors..

My son in law ( whose parents are both doctors) has a riddle:

"What do they call the med student who finishes last/at the bottom of his med school class?

ANSWER:

A doctor

Lesson:

They are not all equally competent

Andy

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about

not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

It was almost worth being made to feel like a nut by a GI I trusted. My wonderful hubby woke me up with Daffodils (my favorite) and my favorite drink, Dr. Pepper just to show his love and respect for me. You gotta love and keep a man like that. I am most blessed this day to have him and all of you. Bad days will come and go but he and the rest of you will always be there everyday.

Sunny

From: andrew mcdonald

Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 6:57 AM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

All...re doctors..

My son in law ( whose parents are both doctors) has a riddle:

"What do they call the med student who finishes last/at the bottom of his med school class?

ANSWER:

A doctor

Lesson:

They are not all equally competent

Andy

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

It was almost worth being made to feel like a nut by a GI I trusted. My wonderful hubby woke me up with Daffodils (my favorite) and my favorite drink, Dr. Pepper just to show his love and respect for me. You gotta love and keep a man like that. I am most blessed this day to have him and all of you. Bad days will come and go but he and the rest of you will always be there everyday.

Sunny

From: andrew mcdonald

Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 6:57 AM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

All...re doctors..

My son in law ( whose parents are both doctors) has a riddle:

"What do they call the med student who finishes last/at the bottom of his med school class?

ANSWER:

A doctor

Lesson:

They are not all equally competent

Andy

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

It was almost worth being made to feel like a nut by a GI I trusted. My wonderful hubby woke me up with Daffodils (my favorite) and my favorite drink, Dr. Pepper just to show his love and respect for me. You gotta love and keep a man like that. I am most blessed this day to have him and all of you. Bad days will come and go but he and the rest of you will always be there everyday.

Sunny

From: andrew mcdonald

Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 6:57 AM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

All...re doctors..

My son in law ( whose parents are both doctors) has a riddle:

"What do they call the med student who finishes last/at the bottom of his med school class?

ANSWER:

A doctor

Lesson:

They are not all equally competent

Andy

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Sunny....I'm reading your posts and feel badly that you are going through so much.

Be careful of prozac/haldol. With some people it can effect cognitive processes rather severely.

The confusion I see here is that you don't appear to have a doc you can discuss your med problems with and none of us here can give medical advice beyond what has worked or not worked for us.

Ask your pharmacist about these two drugs and what you need to watch for in taking both of them....or even how compatible with any other meds you take.

As I told you, I've lived with chronic pain for dozens of years...and always w/side effects from meds.

I really understand the depression that comes from multiple meds and numerous med problems all at the same time. So do most of us on the board.

Your med history appears so tangled that you must be under tremendous stress trying to untangle it.

I'm confused, why would Spokane not be a good place for you?

Sunny, I do see one thing....you really need to get care and not just continued referrals to different docs.

I'm sorry I can't be more help....

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho

[Guest guest]

Sher, you kind of scared me in to thinking. I go to Walgreens and Wal-mart for meds and neither one knows what the other is giving me. I feel so stupid. It is frustrating trying to find a primary to help me organize all my health issues but I won't give up. There has to be someone out there that can help me and would be willing to work with me to straighten out all the meds, can and cannot do list, can and cannot eat list, sun or no sun... There are so many conflicting instructions from the various doctors that sometimes I just throw up my hands and say whatever. Thanks for your continued support and advice. Keep it coming. Sunny

From: Sher Bauman

Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 10:58 AM

To: Breathe-Support

Subject: Re: More weirdness from my doctors

Sunny....I'm reading your posts and feel badly that you are going through so much.

Be careful of prozac/haldol. With some people it can effect cognitive processes rather severely.

The confusion I see here is that you don't appear to have a doc you can discuss your med problems with and none of us here can give medical advice beyond what has worked or not worked for us.

Ask your pharmacist about these two drugs and what you need to watch for in taking both of them....or even how compatible with any other meds you take.

As I told you, I've lived with chronic pain for dozens of years...and always w/side effects from meds.

I really understand the depression that comes from multiple meds and numerous med problems all at the same time. So do most of us on the board.

Your med history appears so tangled that you must be under tremendous stress trying to untangle it.

I'm confused, why would Spokane not be a good place for you?

Sunny, I do see one thing....you really need to get care and not just continued referrals to different docs.

I'm sorry I can't be more help....

MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there!

More weirdness from my doctors

Beth, Sher or whoever I have a serious concern about my GI doc. It didn't really hit me until today what he said yesterday. When he was telling me about the surgery and the surgeon he told me if I wanted the surgery not to mention my bowel problems, weight loss or the fact I have trouble eating. He also said "it would probably best if you didn't mention that you are anti-depressants. I was under the impression that you were supposed to tell your surgeon everything especially any meds you take but maybe since they might do it under twilight sleep it doesn't matter. Anyway the GI doc doesn't think the surgeon will operate if he knows I have been really sick with my intestines for the past 13 weeks and have lost over 45 pounds in that time. Does any of this sound right to you? I have always trusted Dr. Craig but after yesterday I am having serious doubts. When I told him about not being able to have regular bowel movements he said "cause you don't eat. Eat then you'll then your bowels will move." When I told him how sick and in pain I get when I eat.... HE SHRUGGED! "One thing at a time. Let's get your lungs taken care of then if you still have a problem come back and we will talk about it then." WHAT!!!!!! Feed back from whoever please and yes I can sure pick 'em when it comes to doctors.

Sunny PF'09, CAN '09 AND ect... Idaho