THIS!!! You're such a wonderfully smart, resilient young woman, who's prepared herself well -- for herself! There aren't a lot of people who'd have said, "Hold on a minute...I need some time to figure this out."

I think most folk would've immediately deferred to that doctor out of fear (which is why I think he tried to over-talk you), never investigating what, if any other options might've been available, particularly because, well you know, doctors are supreme beings who know everything and are never to be questioned.🙄🙄

I'm so glad your Mom's there with you! I'm sure it's as good for her as it is for you. Keep taking good care of yourself, Darlin'!!