RLM,

Sometimes a patient has to tolerate being treated by a jerk because that physician is the best one available. So much depends, in my opinion, on the rapport you have with your physician. I too was a T1 and have never doubted my choice in physician from the second I met him and he had me laughing within minutes while I was scared to death. His confidence in his abilities translated into my confidence in my ability to survive this. I am very much a "gut" feeling person, and say go for it. Just drove 20 hours there and back to get an all clear on my 3 year check, and will return 4 months from now because I want to finish this dance with the one that brought me!

Sincerely,
Lisa