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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: Jwh on January 12, 2009, 04:02:22 pm
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Hi,
Two weeks from today, I have my translab scheduled (but who's counting). I have my pre-op scheduled for 1/20 and hope that I feel brave these upcoming weeks. My doctor was out of network so I filled out a non-participating form and just found out he was approved by the insurance company as an "in-network doctor". I was waiting for a battle. I see a lot of AN folks have there surgeries coming up. Good luck to all of us ( :
Jen
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Jen:
The time will fly between now and the 26th. I was pleased to learn that your doctor was approved as 'in-network', saving you substantial money, I'm sure. You'll have the thoughts and prayers of many going with you, not only on the day of your surgery, of course, but also during the time in-between, as you go through the pre-op tests and deal with the natural but unproductive anxiety that usually accompanies the waiting period before the Big Day. Try to stay strong in spirit and positive in attitude - and know that we're all rooting for you. :)
Jim
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I can totally relate to your feelings, but be strong and relax... before you know it you will say things like "oh yeah that was before my surgery"... Today was my 3 month check up and th Dr. was so happy with my recovery he said "We will see ya in 6 months". The Pre-Op was pretty quick for me and uneventful. It was at the same hospital that I had my surgery so it made me feel comfortable when I went in. Think positive and just look forward to a goal you can think of. Post here before you go so we can send encouragement your way... ;D
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Once more, with feeling! This one will get it done, Jen. You will do great. Just as a courtesy, though, we'll give you a full 24 hours to get your result posted back on the forum. :) Stay calm and upbeat, we are cheering you on.
Steve
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ALL ( :
Trust me, I will be using the forum a lot the next couple of weeks. It feels good to hear from everyone with positive thoughts. I'll have my husband send an update within 24 hrs of my surgery ( :
Jen
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Jen -
great news about the insurance coverage. I always say that insurance companies are "necessary evils" ;) Glad you didn't have to do battle ;D
Good luck with the surgery. Is it on the AN Calendar?
Jan
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Yes, it's listed on the calendar.
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Jen-
You know I am thinking of you and sending you lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers. And, you know you are in great hands. Let me know if I can do anything, okay?
Debbi
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Jen-
You know I am thinking of you and sending you lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers. And, you know you are in great hands. Let me know if I can do anything, okay?
Debbi
Thanks debbi
I do have a lot of faith in Dr. Roland and Golfinos that is what is getting me through the next couple of weeks. I will see them next Tuesday during my pre-op.
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Hi Sweetie,
Believe it or not the waiting for the surgery was far worse than the surgery and aftermath itself. This happened for us a year and a half ago and now it is just a memory. Just know things will happen in waves then calm down and I am sure things will be just fine. During this time we stayed away from anything negative and stayed as positive as possible. It worked for us.
Good luck,
Robyn
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Jen,
Good luck with your upcoming surgery, please keep us posted on how you are doing before and after. I have my 3rd MRI scheduled in Feb of 09. So I hoping for good news in Feb.
LisaP ;D