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Complications: A Doctor's Love Story
Dr. Gromko's true story begins with the implausible inheritance she receives from a former patient. Completely unexpected, the windfall jolts her life, which is already out of balance with the demands of her profession. She reshuffles her life's priorities and finally gives in to the need to seek a life partner once and for all. Browsing on the Internet, the Seattle doctor advertises "I'd like to meet a nice Democrat." She finds Steve, a businessman who is "gifted at banter, irreverently funny, and loyal as a beagle." Steve brings joy, but he also brings unforeseen complications into the doctor's life. For one thing, Steve has full custody of his nine-year-old daughter who greets the doctor with "I hate every centimeter of you - get used to it!" Then, there is the more serious issue of Steve's health. Known to have diabetes and high blood pressure, Steve falls precipitously into the abyss of kidney failure. Without a kidney transplant or dialysis, Steve will die within one to two weeks. Written from a doctor's perspective, the book takes the reader on a tumultuous course of medical and personal trials, as Dr. Gromko exerts the most powerful advocacy of her life.
176 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2009
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December 18, 2020
Very detailed and informative.
I read this book in just a few hours. I have type 2 diabetes and have not been an ideal patient by any means. Having read this book and having the utmost respect for the author I realize that I need to and can get myself back on track to a healthier lifestyle. I recommend this book to anyone living with any type of metabolic disorders and their care givers. Dr. Gromko writes in layman terms to help the reader understand. Full disclosure... I am a former patient of Dr. Gromko's from over 30 years ago. I have not had any contact with her in 27 years but could hear her sense of humor in her writing and appreciated it.
I read this book in just a few hours. I have type 2 diabetes and have not been an ideal patient by any means. Having read this book and having the utmost respect for the author I realize that I need to and can get myself back on track to a healthier lifestyle. I recommend this book to anyone living with any type of metabolic disorders and their care givers. Dr. Gromko writes in layman terms to help the reader understand. Full disclosure... I am a former patient of Dr. Gromko's from over 30 years ago. I have not had any contact with her in 27 years but could hear her sense of humor in her writing and appreciated it.
December 23, 2015
A very moving and inspiring love story. She is a doctor in the practice that I go to. I don't see her as a patient myself but as I've watched her interact with patients over the years she strikes me as a very kind and caring person as well as a very good doctor. A must read for anyone that has lost a love in their life.
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