I went to see my Neurologist this morning for one of my regular 6 month check in. I have been on Tysabri for 18 months now, and this is the first appointment that didn't require me to have an MRI, which is great.

I love my Neurologist, he was the first one I had seen that actually had a heartbeat and compassion.

After going through all of my questions (and DH Q's), the Dr. told us that he will be retiring in November 2011! I instantly felt like I had been punched in the gut! I am not ready for him to retire yet, I've only been seeing him for 2 years and I really, really like him and have so much respect and admiration for him.

Dr. Parry is going to be heavily involved in hiring his replacement, and I asked that he make sure that the prospect has a heartbeat...that is the best place to start. I really hope I like him/her, because I don't want to have to look for a new one. I sure hope this one is young and is very far away from retirement!

I am so sad....I start crying whenever I think about it.