Jana calls me before lunch and gives me the names of some doctors she recommends. Her first choice is a Dr. Kaufman here in town, but his first available isn't until November 4th and she's concerned that that is too long to wait. Great. She also gives me a couple of names of some doctors in Mt. Vernon that may be able to see me sooner, but suggests that I really just need to talk to Aetna to find out what they will cover. I hang up feeling very alone. How the hell am I supposed to know who to go to? How do I know the best path to take?
Jeff takes me to lunch and then I lock myself in the
training room at work and start to make some phone calls...
I call Dr. Kaufman's office and they are expecting my call - well, okay, that makes me feel a bit better. They suggest I come in and watch a video that
Kaufman has done and fill out some preliminary paperwork. Ok.
Got that scheduled for today at 3:30. Small progress.
Next, I call a clinic in Mt. Vernon and get a
consultation appointment with a Dr. Hawkins.
Next up is Dr. Paul. I better bring him into the loop and see what kind of counsel he might be able to provide.
I can see him tomorrow at 3:30.
Okay, now I feel a little better. Plans are made and I have a few things on the calendar. For a 'Virgo Betty' like myself, that helps to stem some of the building anxiety.
I go to Kaufman's office and watch an hour long video on his version of "Breast Cancer 101". Wow. It's a lot to absorb, but very well done. And
I get great news that he can see me next Friday at 4. Cool.
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