Re: gee, what day! to Sandy

November 19, 2004

Sandy,

There's no question that this doctor's approach and behavior with you was

rude and condesending. He had no call to jump on you like he did, and start

preaching about his own campaign, when all you wanted to know about was

your thyroid. Yet there is truth to his statement concerning the correlation

between obesity and high blood glucose levels, his remarks concerning that

were right on target. Obesity is the number one problem with type II diabetes.

I've included an url to a website that will explain the risks that occur in

persons

who fall into an obese catagory, the three most common are heart disease,

high cholesterol and high blood glucose.

It's evident that this doctor felt that his way was the only way and he was

determined to push his way down your throat whether you wanted to hear

about it or not. His god-like attitude would make him an impossible man to

please, especially if you were to follow his outrageous diet and not perform

precisely the way he claims you should.

In spite of his unacceptability as a doctor for you, one positive result of the

whole horrible experience may be that the new pancreatic specialist he wants

you to see may be someone who really can help you. Just because this

doctor was a jerk doesn't mean that the other one will be. I can remember

MANY times when you needed a gastroenterologist and didn't have one, and

were so upset because of it. The new Gastro may be the answer to your

prayers, you never know until you go to see him. If he's not, then it's your

option to go out the door, but I do think you should give it a chance first. As

for

the first doctor, what can I say that the other's haven't already?

I hope you have a good weekend and not let this negative experience get you

down.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina Rep.

SE Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comment or advice is based on personal experience or opinion, and

should not be substituted for consultation with a medical professional.

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