Model Cytizen
or maybe that should read Model Cyst-izen
My other ob, Dr. Grandfatherly Genius (the one who actually did the baby-delivering, not to be confused at all with Dr. Weird, the one who did the nagging, chastising, griping, whining, hand-patting, shoulder-squeezing, & ruckus-rousing, or with Dr. W's partner Dr. Vain, or with my perinatologist, Dr. QuirkyNerd) has a strong interest in pcos. Or, rather his practice does. They somehow co-sponsor a pcos support group (for anyone w/pcos, not just their own patients) and are up on all the "new research". And for something totally different, they actually encourage their patients to bring in pcos articles for them to review. All practices that I think are quite hip & trendy.
I like Dr. GG, I really do. He was soooo supportive during the last few weeks of my somewhat freakish pregnancy and he actually managed to act like he not only actually gave a rat's ass about me & my cletus-the-fetus, but also to convey the impression that he cared very much about my well-being. This meant a lot, as compared to Dr. W's "your pregnancy is going to hell in a handbasket just deliver this little bastard and get the fuck off my watch" attitude.
However.
Dr. GG thinks that I should speak at the pcos support group because I am a shining example of someone who took control of their pcos through my gastric bypass, diet, nutrition supplements and prescription meds. I figured this little "remedy" out on my own, and I totally realize (and emphasize) that while it worked for me, it may very well not work at all for anyone else. I do not expect nor would I encourage anyone to make the same decisions that I've made. But Dr. GG thinks that I would be an encouragement for women to take an active role in researching/advocating for their own treatment. An encouragement to my fellow cysters, which is indeed a heartwarming thought.
Problem is, I do not feel like being an encouragement. The not wanting to be an encouragement makes me feel strangely selfish. But I still just don't wanna. He's brought this up to me a few times. But still. I don't wanna. Is this so wrong?
My other ob, Dr. Grandfatherly Genius (the one who actually did the baby-delivering, not to be confused at all with Dr. Weird, the one who did the nagging, chastising, griping, whining, hand-patting, shoulder-squeezing, & ruckus-rousing, or with Dr. W's partner Dr. Vain, or with my perinatologist, Dr. QuirkyNerd) has a strong interest in pcos. Or, rather his practice does. They somehow co-sponsor a pcos support group (for anyone w/pcos, not just their own patients) and are up on all the "new research". And for something totally different, they actually encourage their patients to bring in pcos articles for them to review. All practices that I think are quite hip & trendy.
I like Dr. GG, I really do. He was soooo supportive during the last few weeks of my somewhat freakish pregnancy and he actually managed to act like he not only actually gave a rat's ass about me & my cletus-the-fetus, but also to convey the impression that he cared very much about my well-being. This meant a lot, as compared to Dr. W's "your pregnancy is going to hell in a handbasket just deliver this little bastard and get the fuck off my watch" attitude.
However.
Dr. GG thinks that I should speak at the pcos support group because I am a shining example of someone who took control of their pcos through my gastric bypass, diet, nutrition supplements and prescription meds. I figured this little "remedy" out on my own, and I totally realize (and emphasize) that while it worked for me, it may very well not work at all for anyone else. I do not expect nor would I encourage anyone to make the same decisions that I've made. But Dr. GG thinks that I would be an encouragement for women to take an active role in researching/advocating for their own treatment. An encouragement to my fellow cysters, which is indeed a heartwarming thought.
Problem is, I do not feel like being an encouragement. The not wanting to be an encouragement makes me feel strangely selfish. But I still just don't wanna. He's brought this up to me a few times. But still. I don't wanna. Is this so wrong?
posted by ~L @ 4:28 PM
2 Comments:
At September 17, 2004 at 1:23 AM,
Anonymous said…
No, I don't think it's wrong. But. I have to say that I am a huge advocate of women taking charge of their health. We live in a managed health care society where doctors are able to take care of their patients they way they used to. Everything is about cost and things fall through the cracks all the time. Too many women are afraid of questioning doctors because we were brought up not to do so. Reslove support groups is another avenue available to women to learn about *theri choices* when told there are none. So, I think you would be great, but I know sometimes I get in moods where I don't wanna.
marla
the middle way
At September 17, 2004 at 1:23 AM,
Anonymous said…
No, I don't think it's wrong. But. I have to say that I am a huge advocate of women taking charge of their health. We live in a managed health care society where doctors are able to take care of their patients they way they used to. Everything is about cost and things fall through the cracks all the time. Too many women are afraid of questioning doctors because we were brought up not to do so. Reslove support groups is another avenue available to women to learn about *theri choices* when told there are none. So, I think you would be great, but I know sometimes I get in moods where I don't wanna.
marla
the middle way
Post a Comment
<< Home