- my expectations are the same since 2020... what kind of question is that? 

Am I being funny about this?

Every time I see the physiatrist,

She always at some point after

We talk some asks me what my

Expectations are from today's

Consultation, and each time,

It makes me feel pretty stumped.

Also makes me feel like she's

Reached the end of her ideas

On what to do to manage or

Improve the difficulties...

My expectations?  That she

Uses her expertise to sort

Out some sort of solution

Instead of throwing the ball

Right back into my court as

If I have any idea which

Way forward would be the

Best for our follow-ups.

My expectations?  That she

Helps me figure out a way to

Not be in so much pain all

Of the time, is that reasonable?

Why is she asking me this?

Feels like she doesn't know either.

Do doctors ask you that, and if so,

How does it make you feel?

Am I being funny about this?