I fired my OB!!!!!

[carrob]

What a jerk !!!! I went to see him yesterday for my "yearly" and immediately, he jumped on the heart thing!!!!! I already have my appt with my High Risk coming up on the 20th....but had to go to this one for the usual stuff. I didn't want to even bring it up.....just get your KY jelly and let's get on with our lives.

He said nothing positive about my weight loss....or how great I'm feeling. Just this......"If you were my daughter, there's no way in HELL I'd support you getting preganant. Cardiomyopathy is cardiomypathy. It DOESN'T GO AWAY"!!!!!! Uhhhh!!!!! But, as I was leaving the office, he handed my a prescription for prenatal vits because we're having sex w/o protection!!!!!

I've called my other docs (Internist & Cardio) and told them to not send anymore of my info to this jerk....that he's NO LONGER on my team!

But, of course....I cried all the way home and am back down in my slump today! :confused:

[Lauren]

What a jerk and good for you. You shouldn't have to put up w that crap!!!! It's none of his damn business if you choose to have another baby. That is strictly between you, your husband and your cardiologist. Don't sweat it honey believe me, Ive had my fair share of doctors telling me what i can and should do. In the end the ultimate decision is yours.

[melissamph]

Carla that is exactly how the OB here in Austin did me (Ortique). We decided to go and do the big "V" since we had 3 but we wanted more. I know that sounds bad since you would like one for yourself (I am praying for that!) but my point is that you have to find that one special OB. Who did you find? I live in Pflugerville as you know. We need to get together by the way! Maybe after my surgery!

[carrob]

Hey Melissa....

Yes....we need to get together!!!!! Definitely after your surgery. I visited with Carrie one day on the phone and she's just precious!!! I can't wait to meet you guys face-to-face. Maybe the rest of these girls can come on down to Texas and join us!!!!! I have not thought much about a new OB yet...... We will just wait and see what the High-Risk Doc (David Berry) has to say on April 20. If he thinks we're just as crazy.....then that will be it. If he thinks there's hope, I'll let him just refer me to someone that he can work with. The jerk was Ira Shapiro. And, I understand how difficult this is........but he could have used a little more tact.... We KNOW the risks....that's why we're going in circles trying to find a little HOPE !!!!

Take care and keep us posted!!!!!

[mandyb]

Though getting pregnant again isn't the answer for me... I read a really interesting study about it. I need to look for it after my little boy gets to bed, but I'll find it for you. It was very encouraging about heart problems and pregnancy. Don't listen to that doctor... only you know what is in your heart!

mandy

[momoftwoboys]

I agree that he could have been a little more tasteful (or maybe professional is a better word) about it. I suppose he was just giving his opinion, which seems like a lot of doctors feel the same way (mostly to protect their own @$$). How long has he been your OB? Did you like him before? Hopefully you can find someone else that you will feel more comfortable with. Good luck!

[NursCEO]

Hey Carla,
sorry to hear about Shapiro. David Berry will say go for it, at least that is what I think, He even told me he was willing to help me get through another pregnancy. Of course that was when I worked at the hospital. He really is a great guy, he if always on the edge of things and trying new things. Now, sometimes I think he scares people by being so willing to try new things and take risks, so ask lots of questions!!

Best of luck and let me know when we are getting together.

Carrie

[Anny311]

I would dump him with that attitude...

My docs have been pretty clear they would rather I didn't but they will answer my "what if's" and also are clear that it is my body and my choice. Just be sure you KNOW the risks and are willing to live with them...

Good Luck

Anny311