I was battling for months to get a new p-doc (my former one, not a very talented p-doc, had been deployed to the mideast). Finally, I was assigned to a new p-doc and she is AWESOME.
I was a hairball of nerves going into the appointment. I really do think that apprehension is a normal reaction.
I hope you get a wonderful p-doc who is very helpful for you, Fuzzy. And sure - a pocket rider is a super idea