We all need cheer leaders in our life
@GardenGerty (169505)
United States
December 8, 2022 5:35am CST
I would say Bob's doctor is very much a cheer leader for him.
He had a one month follow up with primary care. She says he is doing really well.
When she makes changes, she tells us why she is doing so.
We can frankly discuss whatever we choose to and she is respectful and encouraging.
He is adding back in the full dose of the medicine that slows his heart and makes it beat stronger. She says that will increase his energy.
He has gained about nine pounds this month.
We will see her again in a month. We left her office feeling encouraged.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
She does listen, and when I say "well I read this" she listens. Considers it. She gives us credit for what we know.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Dec 22
@GardenGerty I'm glad she does.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Dec 22
It is important to have a positive and open communication with your doctor. Glad you are encouraged and got a good report.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
It goes a long way toward helping him feel better and be patient as he recovers.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
16 Dec 22
@celticeagle He will not give up, and that is a good thing.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Dec 22
@GardenGerty .......Yes, it takes patience and determination.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
Exactly how it should be. Patients are people, and are individual in their needs.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
9 Dec 22
@GardenGerty You are right, patients are people, for too many doctors they are only an "annoyance".
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
9 Dec 22
I'm glad Bob is doing so well. I'm also glad that he has a good doctor. That's so important. I hope you and Bob have a good weekend.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
16 Dec 22
It still seems to me to be taking a long time, but he is improving.
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@LindaOHio (222623)
• United States
16 Dec 22
@GardenGerty I'm glad he's improving. I hope he feels better every day.
@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
Some doctors just brush you off, but she has actively been trying to make sure all is well for Bob.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Dec 22
@GardenGerty Yes they do and I find another one when this happens.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
8 Dec 22
That's good. I'm glad to hear that. 
I hope you have a lovely day. 
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
Had kind of a drizzly day, but it ended well.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
12 Dec 22
@GardenGerty Oh, that's good to know. On Sunday we had a light sprinkling of snow, but it didn't take long to melt.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
16 Dec 22
@sharonelton If it snows here I would wish for a large amount. It will not happen soon, though.
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@snowy22315 (209073)
• United States
8 Dec 22
It is great that you guys have a good and respectful doctor. It is so important. Bob sounds like he is really coming along.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
It has been a big jump in activity level this last week. It makes him tired but it also is good for him.
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I want one just like her but around here I've only found one doc that might be a really good one, at least I hope so.
Good to hear that Bob has gained weight.@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
Dr. Amanda Baxa--She is young, has five kids, and has a doctor husband as well. Very active, interested and we trust her to juggle all these other doctors a lot.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
8 Dec 22
It is wonderful to know you have the excellent people.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
I understand that when she graduated from medical school a larger community tried to recruit her, but we are glad she is here.
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@FourWalls (86778)
• United States
8 Dec 22
That’s so great to hear!!! So many doctors have completely forgotten what they used to call “bedside manners,” so it’s refreshing to have one who realizes that it’s a human being they’re talking to and not an insurance company statistic!!!
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
I think doctors who practice in small communities do better. Anyway that has been our experience.
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@DaddyEvil (174590)
• United States
8 Dec 22
It's hard to find a good doctor who cares about their patients. I'm glad you found a good one for Bob!
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
She has been very helpful in the past at getting him the care he needs.
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@GardenGerty (169505)
• United States
9 Dec 22
Yes and it made us feel better to see her.
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