Tag: solution

At least I had a tangible enemy

Ok brace yourself. I am going to say something that is initially going to sound a little crazy, but just bear with me. I actually consider myself lucky that cancer was my battle to fight. I know a ton of people right now going through things with as yet discovered causes and no specific direction or plan. It is an awful way to exist. The discomfort, the suffering, the lack of answers, the whole nine yards. The fear of the unknown is a real thing. I think it literally is an impediment to healing.

I am hear to tell ya, that my cancer was no picnic. To say that I am lucky sounds ridiculous to say. I get it that I am not lucky that I had cancer, twice in two years. Yes I know. What I mean to say more purposefully is that at least my demon was described and known and right in front of me, allowing me to have a definite target to tackle. It was terrifying for sure, but at least I had the privilege of knowing what I was fighting. It intensified my focus and enhanced my hope that there might be an end to the tunnel. Everybody I know right now that is battling does not have a set enemy in sight and no specific plan. Bottom line, I am sending out the discovery and healing vibes out to everyone I know that is battling right now. I am here if you need me. I am here to help strategize. I am here to help if you want me to.

Dr. Katz

My patient just told me ” My other doctor said I am just going to have to get used to being fat. She has done everything.”

Umm what? Giving up on your patient? You have done everything? Really? Not according to what I’m seeing. Usually when I dive in and explore the issue, there are all kinds of stones still unturned. The last time I checked, the ONLY circumstance when you might even have a chance of giving up is when someone is dying of terminal cancer within days. Other than that, no excuses. You are still on the line to help. You are a doctor for chrissake.

I am one that tends to never give up myself. That is what I am actually here for, to help and give knowledgeable advice on the issue and how to try to solve it, not just to give up. Mind you, I have rules though. I make it clear to the patient from the beginning that whatever we are working on is a team effort. I make it clear that it will take effort from both of us. I try to empower them to be the captain of their own healthcare team and be an active participant. There will be no randomly missed appointments and non-compliance with reasonable expectations. I have to have at least that for us to work together for your benefit.

I get it, sometimes you have those patients that have hit rock bottom, are ready to quit and give up themselves. But, I am willing to bet that if you look deeply enough, you will be able to discover the reason why and help them get past it and move toward better health. It can be done folks. It really can. You giving up is not an option. I just can’t bear to hear that anymore.

Bottom line, I am right here, ready to listen, ready to problem solve, ready to be a part of your team. C’mon down and lets see what you need! I bet we can come up with something together!

Dr. Katz