Married to or dating doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, EMTs etc.

I have been dating a veterinarian, slightly different but she's probably more qualified than some human doctors. She is very knowledgeable about my j pouch now and always helps me deal or figure out what is going on. I definitely get harassment from her if I am not looking after myself or following my GI's direction. If anything she is a big help keeping me healthy.

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Hey - I married an Emergency Dept MD.  Not my intent, of course, to find someone in the medical profession ... just happened.  

Her knowledge is extremely helpful.  Lets see ... she reminds me to chew my vegetables thoroughly ... keeps me hydrated through double-headers while coaching our daughters softball games ... fluently translates any medical-speak that I don't quite get, and while she does not treat me, per se, knew I had gallstones after a few taps on my abdomen and pinpointing where my pain was. 

It's fascinating when she comes home and shares (no names, of course) details of a J-pouch patient she treated.  And, in turn, she has my complete permission to share what I've gone through and experienced with patients with pouches or UC.  

Luck, Michael

Hi, I married a Dr, a surgeon, and he is very supportive, helpful in every way. He knew before we married how my health can take over sometimes, blockages, pain, and had always accepted this is a part of me and I can’t change it.