Consult done....

Apr 18, 2011

Well, I had my consult today.  Got my bloodwork done, met with Dr. Applegate for psych consult, met with dietician (Liz), and met Dr. Sudan and his staff, Nurse Sheila Peeler and NP Williams.  Great day and great staff!  But they took a lot of blood (side note-she gets 5 stars cause she hit my vein first time!!!) and it took forever.  I got there at 9:00 am and walked out the door at 1:35 pm.  Set my appointment for my pre-op stuff for Thursday, April 21.  I will get the barium swallow done and have an EKG and chest x-ray.  After that, it is hurry up and wait for denial.  Dr. Sudan is still trying to get BCBS to add BPD-DS for those with BMI under 50.  He did say he had just sent an email out with information.  Based on our discussion, I should push for what I want and actually what is recommended for me due to the osteoarthritis and need for NSAIDs.  I guess we will see what transpires over the next few weeks.
I am going to call tomorrow and see if my Disability Insurance and/or riders will provide any money for the surgery and such. 

I am excited and relieved but realize there are still hurdles and obstacles.  Only time will tell...

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