If this post showed up today, I had to delete it because I wanted to add something at the end of the page.
So a lot has been going on. I am truly overwhelmed with things right now. I do have a few appointments set up. I have one set up to get an ankle boot made on April 8th. I doubt it will be fun wearing it but it is supposed to help with the pain.
I have an appointment set up on April 9th to see the podiatrist. That's to talk over the procedure I will have done at this time which is an arthroscopic debridement to clean out debris. That procedure will be done at the hospital possibly on April 15. Still a lot of things to work out. (I will explain later in this post)
They had me see my primary doctor to get a surgery clearance. That involved an EKG, blood work and a chest x-ray. What a day I had. I was out for six hours. They did the EKG and then I got the paperwork for the other items.
So I went to the Centerlake Imaging that I always go to for x-rays, MRI, etc. Well guess what? Their x-ray machine was down. So they directed me to one that was about 15 minutes away.
So I went and the woman behind the desk was having issues with my insurance cards. We have had a crazy year with our new cards and I mean extremely crazy. I won't go into all the details. Anyway, I did get the x-ray done.
Then I headed to a Walgreens where I always go for my blood work. No issues there and my blood work appears to be okay.
Then I get home and get a call that my colonoscopy was cancelled again. This is the second time. The woman said it wasn't going through insurance.
So I spent hours on the phone last Friday morning trying to get things figured out. What a hassle that was. Anyway, there was a woman who helped me out and she said to call her back on Monday and things should be fixed by then.
This year insurance changed our card numbers. They have been the same for years. Then we ended up getting a few other cards that were totally wrong with the primary doctor we see and the medical group was wrong.
So we had finally gotten that straightened out. Mark made some calls and we got new cards again with the correct information. However, when I called and talked to this woman she said apparently the medical group wasn't changed on their end.
So at this point I'm not sure if my ankle procedure will be approved for April 15th or not. I have literally been going nuts here. My colonoscopy was supposed to be done because it appeared swollen in an MRI I had on my pelvis area a few months ago. In all honestly, I have no issues that I know of when it comes to my colon.
So with the appointments and procedure I have schedule for in April now, I'm not sure when we can schedule the colonoscopy.
In some good news, I had a mammogram done at the end of December last year and when I went for the ankle x-ray a few weeks ago I asked them to check on it. I was supposed to get a letter in the mail. So that was good news, all is well with my breasts.
I will keep you posted when I can. I am still having some issues here and there with my lungs and it's been very frustrating. Like I've said before, I just want Debby back the way she was.
I do appreciate all of your prayers. You have all been so wonderful praying for me.
UPDATE: My lungs are terrible today. It started last night. I had to start steroids and antibiotics.
Love,
Debby
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I am so sorry you are having so many problems. It's bad enough witht he health issues but to throw the problems with the insurance co in the mix just adds frustration. Sending thoughts and prayers that everything works out for you
Oh, goodness...it's like adding insult to injury having to deal with insurance issues and getting appointments scheduled and rescheduled, etc. It seems like that can be a full time job for us these days. And then when you don't feel well on top of it all...well that's what really makes it difficult. I am praying for you now, that things can be finally resovled regarding your appointments and insurance, etc., and also praying for your breathing issues and the ankle situation, as well as the need for the other appointments. Sending you (((HUGS))).
Its like you take one step forward and then two steps back and the issue with insurance. How maddening! We don't have private insurance. Between my Medicare and the supplemental from the military, they communicate well and things go through fairly quick. No co-pays and with my surgeries we've never had to pay. I do hope all of that insurance gets worked out. I think it's a crime to put people through that kind of ordeal. It shouldn't be that way. Continued prayers, for you Debby. Keep hanging in there.
Oh, Debby, I'm so very sorry that you've not only had health issues but problems with the insurance, too. That's so frustrating!!! However, I so appreciate your update. I will continue to pray for you!
Praying for you right now !!!
For pain, complications about insurance and timely dr. visits.
Enough with all of your trials.
Thinking of you today and your lung issues.
(((hugs)))
Sue
I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. Continued love and prayers, and thank you so much for keeping us informed. ❤️
dealing with insurance can sure cause a person to be ill from just dealing with the insurance. dealing with bob's and mine makes me crazy. he doesn't even know his doctors name or where his card and license is. I carry his and my card/license in my wallet
Sorry these health issues just keep on and on, you have been dealing with the ankle and lungs a very long time. prayers it will all work out with insurance and get you back on the road to recovery
Oh my goodness, what a mess! And here you are, right smack in the eye of the hurricane. I'm so sorry, Debby.
Please keep us updated (as you're feeling able) and I'll keep praying.
Just reading this made me exhausted for you! You must be so tired and overwhelmed. I am so sorry - this is truly a mess. It sounds like you just got all you appointments ready and that you were going to get some things started then insurance messed them up.
Tie a knot and hang on.
You can do it.
Hello, my friend. I am so sorry you are going through all of this. The phone calls, the cancellations, the frustration, all on top of the health issues. Prayers for peace in your heart, mind and body. Yay for a good mammogram report!
Hugs.
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