Thank you, @chicagomichelle, for sharing your personal experience. As I read it, emotional tears filled my eyes, because I lived some of the same sights and sounds and caring at Mayo, Rochester. Mayo is indeed a special place. It is almost impossible to explain it; it has to be experienced to be believed!
I hope that your upcoming appointments go well for you.
Stay safe. Rosemary

@rosemarya, thank you so much. It is quite true, without actually experiencing it, it's hard for people to even imagine what happens at Mayo Clinic. It's unfortunate that all medical facilities will not/can not adopt their philosophies. My primary medical care has been at what are touted to be 2 of Chicago's finest medical institutions, and what has happened to me is a sin. I'm writing a book which will contain my entire story, as it simply needs to be told. No longer will I accept such complete and total incompetence. While it is hard to go "against the establishment," what I have experienced has been much harder. I am so grateful for the compassionate care Mayo has offered me and will forever be indebted to them, along with the friend who told me, "just show up.".

@chicagomichelle As I sat here reading the account of your visits to Mayo my eyes are welling up. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am contemplating visiting Mayo Clinic Florida. I just am not sure I can be as brave as you. You have given me much to think over. Thank you!
Jen