Monday, July 18, 2011

Da Count-Dear Doctor: Part 2

We have found a new doctor for Calypso.  Since I ranted about the old one some praise is due the new one.

Dear Doctor,

We want to thank you.  Thank you for reminding us what a professional looks like.  You see we had a horrendous ordeal with the previous doctor.  While we will always be thankful that he got Calypso started on a treatment which began to restore her physical health, the way he conducted himself became intolerable, to put it mildly.  He raped us emotionally and financially and made it out to be our problem all while keeping us waiting for 2-4 hours each time went to his crazy compound.

On the other hand you had a congenial office staff.  The charges we were told to expect we accurate.  We had no more than a five minute wait to see you (miraculous in any office).  You treated Calypso with great respect and compassion and involved her family in the process.  You carefully explained how her treatment would work and what signs you'd be looking for to know it could discontinue.  You dealt in facts, not fear and manipulation.  You were not put off by any questions and answered them all thoroughly.  You restored a great deal of hope to Calypso regarding her future plans and a significant amount of faith to her family that someone out there can help.  You did so in a calm, rational, respectful, compassionate, and professional manner.

You soothed some deeply weary souls and that, before any medications were dispensed, was healing in itself.

Gratefully,
Lime

10 comments:

Kat said...

Oh yay!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you all! What a freaking relief after all you've been through. OH, that all doctors were like this one.
So, so happy for you!

Kat said...

Oh, and Yahtzee!
Heh, heh. Yeah, I know I stole that, but I always wanted to do it. ;)

Bijoux said...

Thank goodness, Lime! What are her plans for next year?

Anonymous said...

How wonderful (and what a relief) that you've finally found a good doctor.

Craig said...

Oh, Hallelujah!

When care for the body is part of a full package of care for the whole person, 'tis a wonderful thing, indeed. It's just a shame that it can't always be so. . .

silly rabbit said...

I am so happy for Calypso and for you guys too! Another prayer answered.

S said...

very good

oh
and



eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

G-Man said...

Thats enough out of you Kat!!

Trini...Just call him Dr. Love!

Hilary said...

Nothing made me happier to read, than this (and your letter). That's such wonderful news.

DannJ said...

Lime,
Have you ever heard of this site?
http://www.chronicneurotoxins.com/
I have seen the Dr. affiliated with cited on a number of lyme's blogs on the net.