Comments on: Core Lessons

By: joy

joy — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:06:28 +0000

my endro is back for the 3rd. time. I’m looking forword to talking to Dr. Cook, cause the doc. i’m seeing is not wanting to go forword with treatment. I’m very thankful for all of your stories but most of all my inner spirit telling me to seek more info. and stumbling into this site.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:28:28 +0000

I was also shocked when my doctor at home, said he didn’t want to do anymore surgeries. He was all like, someone else can, but I wont. His attitude and my feeling from him was, you are (me ) full of xxxx, you don’t need another surgery, and if I do, one it will just cause more trouble for me cause of your horrendous pain after all surgeries. Sorry, not my fault with that one, but how selfish and unethical is that?? He was supposed to be the best surgeon and pelvic laaroscopist in Alaska. So apparently that isn’t saying much and i am not a bit surprised. Thank you Dr. Cook for not making me feel bad for wanting a surgery, when I knew I needed it against any reports or previous data or previous doctor’s judgements.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 09:18:46 +0000

After having my first endo surgery in November, my dr told me I had stage 4 endo and wouldn’t touch it. He said I should have a full hysterectomy. This didn’t sit well with me and I sought out Dr. Cook for another opinion…during the first phone call his calm, soothing voice came through the line telling me he would do the surgery. That a hysterectomy was not necessary. I am now a little over 4 weeks post-op and Dr. Cook continues to be that calm, soothing voice on the other end of the phone working with me, listening to me, and answering all of my questions. I was terrified after my experiences with previous doctors and Dr. Cook has had to put up with my fears and questions, and yet even when I question him…he treats me with respect and patience. Thank you Dr. Cook for fighting for all of us women who suffer from this disease. Thank you for all you do!

By: colleen

colleen — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:13:02 +0000

Thank you for sharing this story, Dr. Cook. I have had more than one dr. tell me that the pain was all in my head. By the way, I did read the book that you suggested. Thanks.

By: Diane G.

Diane G. — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:56:46 +0000

I saw Dr Cook when the doctors in my hometown would not touch me and stated there was nothing they could do. Not only did Dr Cook listen to me and did the surgery but he gave me my life back and took away 99% of the pain, I am forever grateful to him and his staff.
Sincerely, Diane