Hi Hope,
just wanted to wish you very good luck for your appointment. I hope you see someone very nice, gentle, and above all, competent enough to get you the treatment you need and deserve.
Hang in there, things have got to get better!

Thank you so much, Val! I'm really hoping this guy will be a good one too. I'm so tired of fighting the medical system right now. One way or the other, though, I'm determined to get treated properly and get better! I'm sure I will too, thanks to the wonderful support of the people here.