and, at the same time afraid...Why? Because
ON the PROS: 1- docs can and SHOULD learn from us, the patients about how we are 'used or mis-used'; 2- it is probably humbling to those who are lurking?...a heightened awareness of how we perceive our doctors and treat us [or, more likely NOT] could make for better, more sensitive docs! 3- those few of us who find such docs are truly beneficiaries of their out-reach.
ON the CONS: 1-some docs might NOT like what is 'said' about them? and could take retalitory actions - I HAVE SEEN this happen! Recourse really isn't there for us either thru state medical boards or the AMA to complain about 'quirky' docs.
2- Docs might take our criticisms and just lump us into a whiney-meemie category - by which many who do not try to learn all the diagnostic ins-outs and tend to lump us anyhow. Lazy Lazy Lazy! With no excuses in my experiences. They do not and will not change ever. They see no personal motivation other than potential malpractice lawsuits [I HAVE explored this aspect and it is HARD if not impossible to prove!] to change and even then they would settle and continue the status quo of neglect.

Deb, I am truly truly glad for you! I do hope that this doesn't turn out to be a basket full of wishes to find out 'naught can be done' kind of thing!!
What is the magic day? I'll be sitting here w/my fingers crossed and my legs [can't do eyes or toes...sorry?]! So keep us up to date.

PS I'm glad you had such a great trip. Numb butt and all! - j