15. Finding The Right GI Doctor & How To Prepare For Your Appointment For Better Care

IBS Nutrition Podcast by The IBS Dietitian

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Struggling to find the right provider for your IBS? Join Dr Andrea Love, Dr Wendi LeBrett, and me as we explore the challenges of finding a suitable healthcare provider. Discover the importance of open conversations about poop and how to choose the right gastroenterologist for your specific needs. Dr Andrea Love opens up about her journey with finding the right colorectal surgeon and treatment for her health concerns. And Dr Wendi shares her advice on preparing for appointments and finding credible resources for GI health information.
What we discuss in this episode:

• Finding the right GI provider
• Destigmatizing conversations about bowel health
• Navigating the healthcare system for GI issues
• How you can best prepare for your appointments
• Red flags to look out for when finding a GI provider
• Where to find credible resources

Questions we talked about!

• How to find a suitable healthcare provider to help you?
• When to ask for a referral for a gastroenterologist?
• How to do to prepare for your specialist appointment?
• What to note before leaving your specialist appointment?

Listen now to discover expert advice on how to overcome the challenges of managing GI issues and finding the best care available

Resources mentioned in this episode:

💩 Check out the different types of poop https://poopedia.org/
Dr. Andrea Love Instagram
Dr. Wendi Instagram
Rome Foundation
Mayo Clinic
Penn Medicine
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
Key Points:
04:53 Dr. Andrea Love's GI Patient Experience
18:00 Finding the Right GI Provider
19:50 Normalizing Conversations About GI Health
20:00 Process of Finding Better Care and the Right Gastroenterologist
34:35 Preparing for a Specialist Appointment
40:16 Overcoming Embarrassment in Discussions
45:00 The Importance of Evidence-Based Treatments
46:31 Identifying Red Flags in Healthcare Provider
53:31 Resources for Patients
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Thank you for tuning into the IBS Nutrition Podcast! We hope today's episode brought you valuable knowledge on understanding and managing your IBS. Remember, you're not alone on this journey to freedom from IBS.
Until next time, take good care of your gut, and here's to your health and happiness!