Re: Bad story just got badder

[Guest guest]

Laurie ...

Hey - I'd say trust your instincts. Plus, don't doctors (when you

find the one who will take care of you for a long time to come) want

to perform their own tests? If so, why go through a fragile

procedure (ERCP) more times than needed?

I am sorry for your anguish ... hang in there, Girl!

Thoughtfully,

Beth

[Guest guest]

Dear Laurie,

I would say to trust your instincts, too. Rushing in to a procedure

like an ERCP with a doctor that's already left you high and dry

just doesn't sound like a wise move right now. If there are any

complications, or if the ERCP indicates necessary surgery or

procedures to be done, wouldn't you want a doctor that's going to

stick with you through the whole tenure?

I'm sorry that you're suffering now, and I hope you can get

something worked out with a new GI real soon. But I think you

need to wait for someone who's going to stay on your case as

long as you need it. Couldn't you go ahead and get the medicine

you need now from Dr. Whoisleaving, and then just cancel out on

his rush job ERCP? Sort of underhanded, I know, but he's not

really doing you any favors.

Just my opinion...<smile>

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.