My doctor

I realized after typing the previous post that it sounded a little negative about the medical professionals. Generally, I do not have negative feelings about them. It is just very frustrating to go to the ER. I realize that they know the normal causes of pancreatitis so that is what they look for. I just wish they would take what I am saying at face value.

My personal doctor is actually amazing. I just love her! She never is condescending towards me. She is very kind and compassionate. Most importantly, she believes me when I tell her what is wrong. She is also my children's doctor and she is great with them as well. I have actually been at her office with my children for THEIR appointments and she will ask about me. I usually try not to discuss any problems I am having at the time because I am not paying her for an appointment for me at that time and I don't want to be a big time drain for her. But that is how she is...kind, caring, and concerned. When I am in the hospital, she actually talks to me and listens. She does not just run in and run out. I am not just some medical condition to her, I am a person and she genuinely seems to care about me. I am lucky to have her as my doctor and my friend.