Written Off

OK, my feelings are hurt.  I can't decide if it's dumb or not but I honestly thought my PCP would want to see me for a follow-up after surgery. I called to see if I had an appointment and they said they would check with the doctor and get back to me.  They didn't even bother to call, I just got a two liner response in my patient portal:   

Hi Melanie,  your doctor doesn't need to see you for a follow-up after surgery.  We wish you all the best.  

Ouch.  How generic and unauthentic.  What did they do, go to formletters.com to find that gem?!  In this post I wrote about how much I love my doctor and how important it is to have a good PCP who you trust and feel comfortable with.  I truly felt like I had that with Dr. K. but now I just feel like I've been written off, dropped like a hot potato.  I mean I know she's busy and probably doesn't need more on her caseload but damn.  I had major, life-changing surgery!  She saw me through to that, from being at my very worst during my illness to finally finding my health again.  Through making this momentous decision and then doing what it took to actually be able to have the surgery.  It was a big ordeal with a lot to do!  I'm just frustrated that she doesn't even want to see me one more time to see how I'm doing or anything.  I guess I feel really dejected and cast away.  Logically I know I'm just another number on her patient spreadsheet but I had hoped for a little more attention to detail and compassion from the doctor I've come to really like and respect.