Good for you! I'm so glad you got through the gyn exam but I'm sorry it wasn't a pleasant experience. Finding medical providers you are comfortable with could go a long way toward improving your overall health. Once you get through this crisis you should put some energy into tracking down people who can provide the care without the bad attitude. They're out there, the trick is to find them.

My heart goes out to you on the dental issue. I've had a phobia about dentists since I was a kid. I finally figured out why. My body just doesn't react properly to the stuff they use to numb the pain. It just doesn't work for me at all. I finally found a dentist that believed me when I told him it hurt instead of just arguing with me about it. Finding the right provider can make all the difference in the world, and I think jumping through the hoops to connect with them is worth every bit of energy you expend on it. With a disease like Diabetes, it might even save your life someday.

Chris steps off soapbox.

And you go with the weight loss! Those baby steps add up, huh?