 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Karen, Im sorry your appointment was not the best. Ive seen several members who have not been happy with their doctors bedside manner but the doctor is an excellent choice for their situation. I hope this is whats happening in your circumstance. A doctor doesnt have to be nice to be top notch, but being nice sure helps a patient feel at ease.
Your choice has been made now please try your very best not to second guess yourself. "What if" are two huge words that can make you nuts. Try to keep yourself busy so the time flies before you get treated. I wish you all the best with everything. Please check back with us as soon after your surgeries as you can. We all worry when one of our own goes into battle. We will be right there along with you.
Best wishes!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
