I'm at the end of my rope...literally.
I think the events of the last 3 hours have proved that it's time for me to find a new doctor. Yes, I know I'm 5 weeks from full term and I know I'm considered, "high risk" but this is just ridiculous.
I went in to the doctor today and everything was normal. My blood pressure, SLIGHTLY elevated (130/80) was still within normal range. No protien. I had obviously gained some weight since I can't get up and DO ANYTHING.
My doctor came in, spent 2 minutes with me and gave me a hard time about gaining more than 1lb in a week. I wanted to murder her. I polietly said, "I assumed my weight gain was non-negotiable after you put me on strict bed rest. Not sure how I'm supposed to burn calories AT ALL- when I don't do anything." She gave me a vacant look, asked if I had any questions with her foot halfway out the door.
And they still forced me to do blood labs. Even though EVERYTHING is normal.
Then, I come home to find out that the "shots" they made me get last weekend (yeah the ones that caused me to miss Daniel Tosh) ended up costing us a 1400 dollar deductable. I think it's pretty bad bedside manner that you don't inform a patient that the services they are going to go get are not covered under an office visit.
So...I'm looking for a new doctor. I have a call in to a Midwife who sounds phenomenal. I just need someone who remembers my name and will give me a chance to feel like a human, not an insurance card.
Hopefully I can find someone who will take me this far along, after all these complications.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
I'll talk to a friend of mine from there.. I used to work with her at Video City in Littleton. She has two boys now. She may have a good idea.
Hi I'm the friend!! I just responded to your Cafe Mom post too. I just had my second son up at skyridge in Oct. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my OB!! I'm not sure about the acupuncture thing but she's willing to listen. And one of the OB's specilizes in High Risk. Um Her name is Dr. Melissa Zart, and He's Dr. John Stallworth. Both are great. Both have delivered my kids and Dr. Stallworth delivered my twin brother and sister 15 years ago. The office is at Sky Ridge the their number is 303-795-3110 and the address is 10099 Ridgegate Parkway Suite 370 Lone Tree 80124.
Hope this helps. If you need more Info e-mail me at Jeninia@aol.com or contact me through Cafemom or Tam. Good Luck!!
If you're anywhere near St. Joe's, their midwives are flippin' amazing.
Post a Comment