Today has been even more busy than anticipated. I knew it would be hectic because it's my last day at work for three weeks, but it's been non-stop talking to doctors, assistants, nurses, medical equipment people, etc.
First of all I received an email from Dr. Davis' (the genetic dr) assistant. I had emailed her on Wednesday after the echo to let her know how it went. Dr. Davis is out today so hopefully will hear about the report early next week. She also decided to arrange for the biopsy, so her assistant had to send me some forms to sign off on. I am relieved she's decided to have it done now as it will be one less cutting episode for me. I had a biopsy on my shoulder once and it was not an enjoyable event. So one less thing for me to deal with, yippee! She also informed me that my prep on Monday was scheduled for 7.30am and surgery for 8.00am. It helps to have insider contacts! I am very relieved that I am the first surgery scheduled.
After my chiro appointment (have I mentioned how much I love Active Release Therapy?!?), I came back to work and had two messages waiting for me. One was from a nurse at HSS and the other from biotech regarding the Game Ready unit.
First I rang the nurse back at HSS. She went through the typical items: no food or water after midnight, wear loose clothing, no jewelry, and confirmed that someone would be coming with me. Then she said I had to arrive at 5.45am! I couldn't believe it. What can they possibly do with me for over two hours. But I guess I shouldn't complain, I wanted to be the first surgery of the day. The nurse also said I should be going home by noon. I'm not holding my breath about this statement, we'll see if she was right. I know how things can get delayed in hospitals all too well.
Next I rang back the biotech lady. Just as a note, Game Ready (GR) units are not covered under medical insurance, as they feel you can just use ice packs and don't need the GR. This would be great if ice packs would stay in place and would apply compression, but they don't. It's just a sneaky way for the insurance companies to get out of paying for something that they really should cover! The lady said that I need to pay for it now and it would be at the hospital, so that's all sorted. I also had her fax me the receipts so I could send it into my FSA plan, I figured one less thing to do after surgery, and at least now I'm not loopy on pain meds. Plus I would like to be reimbursed as soon as possible. This item costs $295 for 21 days!!!
So I think that is as up-to-date as I can be for the moment. My next post will probably be after surgery, so have a great weekend!
