26th June 2024 . It was back to Clifton Park on Wednesday to meet yet another physician. This sort of thing had been making me very nervous, due to a series of shall we say unfortunate experiences. However, some months ago I was fortunate e…
It was back to Clifton Park on Wednesday to meet yet another physician.
This sort of thing had been making me very nervous, due to a series of shall we say unfortunate experiences.
However, some months ago I was fortunate enough to find a doctor who broke the chain, as it were.
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During my first encounter with that kind man I was keenly aware that I was babbling and that I must seem like a raving lunatic, but the doctor's demeanour did not change and he listened patiently.
He looked at me. This was not my usual experience. Normally physicians glue themself to a computer and hammer away on a keyboard, barely glancing toward me.
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Leaving that appointment, I felt a weight lifted, knowing that I now had a primary care doctor who did not regard me as just one more nuisance.
Only months later, he left the practice and I waited in suspense for weeks till I met his replacement.
She turned out to be a star.
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In between I had met a new rheumatologist, which was another good surprise.
Furthermore, I was all but rejuvenated by a new treatment at the pain clinic.
It was all beginning to seem too good to be true.
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Just to keep me grounded in reality, there was that total failure two weeks ago, but...amazingly I found a new doctor, in Clifton Park, who could see me...this past Wednesday.
The old me would have gone there tongue-tied and fearful, but I realised that the nerves are gone.
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It didn't hurt that the new specialist is not only a doctor as opposed to physician's assistant, but also a surgeon, therefore there will be no passing on of miscommunication to third parties which was the previous problem.
As it happens, I also felt immediately comfortable and listened to!
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Yesterday I touched base with my new primary care doctor and I asked her if there was any way I could send a message to that very kind man who had been my previous pcp so briefly.
I explained to her how he had calmed my nerves and given me back some self-respect and confidence which is something beyond value.
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It has been in my mind a lot in recent months and I felt it was important to express my gratitude.
My new physician has his contact and I am glad to know she will pass him the message.
A small thing, perhaps, but important.
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While I was at my Wednesday appointment, Grant was entertained by a bird which stayed around for me to take its photograph.
A Northern mockingbird.
Isn't it grand?
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Then as we were driving home, we came upon a bird sitting on wild parsnips at the side of the road.
Amazingly it did not fly off.
Eastern kingbird. Also grand!
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It's always nice to spot a bird we don't see often.
Today being brilliant (that is sunny and warm with a delightful breeze), we were in the garden.
Suddenly, Grant called me over to where he was working by the garage.
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There's a mockingbird in our pine tree.
Singing a wonderful set of songs!
Non-stop.
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From what I understand, the leaping up and down and fluttering about is defensive, so there is likely a nest.
A turkey vulture hovered nearby, probably looking for something other than mockingbirds, but it seems they are extremely protective.
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