I miss my old doctor

[teddybears4ever2]

I probably need to have another surgery for endometriosis in the near future. The only problem is I have to see s different doctor. I liked my old doctor. I have moved states, and it would not make sense for me to go back to the same place.
I am just not as comfortable seeing just anyone.  I'm the type of person who doesn't trust just anyone to help me. I am also not easy to please, and easily frightened.
I do have my husbamd to go with me, but I am still uncomfortable with this.  I just don't know what to do or say about this, any help would be wonderful.

[teddybears4ever2]

She didn't want to for the surgery. It seemed that she was uncomfortable with seeing someone with such bad endo. I am going to see a GP soon and see what they have to say. I think I am going to try elsewhere. Going back to Normal, IL is still not out of the question.
This new person was also against hysts.

[skepticalpeach]

I would never see a male gyno either. I think it's weird that any man would want to be one. It's not the fear of the unknown that makes me think this, it's just a comfort thing. It's creepy. And more docs are starting to learn about endo. It's not something that people know nothing about anymore.

[Kelseyj]

Wonderful, I hope she is as good as your old doctor. Best of luck!

[teddybears4ever2]

I live well below the poverty line, and can't afford to travel that much. I have to stay on MN. One thing you don't need to tell Mr about is how serious of a disease endometriosis is, I have it, so I know. I found a female in MN  

[Kelseyj]

I also think you fears will be abated by education yourself as much as possible. read, read, read and read some more!! You have to be your own health advocate in all of this.  There is only fear of the unknown so educate yourself about this disease as much as you can!

[Kelseyj]

I understand and it is very important that you are comfortable. May I offer a piece of advice though, you need to sometimes get over your personal fears/requirements to do what is best for you.  I travel from STL to ATL to get all of my surgeries. I do this because the excision doctors there are the best in the world.  Endometriosis is a terribly complicated disease and there are few doctors qualified to truly be able to treat it successfully. The top excision surgeons in the country are all male and they are AMAZING.  Do not limit your options by gender/ how far you are willing to travel. You are only hurting yourself in the long run...

[teddybears4ever2]

The Chicago area is way too far away if I was going to go all the way to Chicago I would just go back to my doctor in Normal, IL.  Also I will not be seeing a male doctor.

[ticked]

Do I ever understand. I have an up coming surgery and I know he is going to retire soon. I am petrified to have any other person operate of me.  I hope all goes well.

[achilles2]

If you do not mind traveling to the Chicago area you can try this doctor he is one of the best (he is on the board for endo association). He is very compassionate and an excellent surgeon. He also travels the world to teach other surgeons. He was also voted one of America's top doctors by his colleagues.
http://www.surgery4women.com/home

I hope this helps,
achilles2