Today I had an appointment with my neurologist. I told him I want a trial for the spinal cord stimulation. I asked if I could have the trial and then have the pump taken out and the stimulator put in at the same time (same surgery) and he said that was doable – obviously if the trial is effective. I also said no to pills.
Someone from his office or the office where they will be doing the trial (an old doc of mine, someone I like, actually) will be calling me to set it up. I requested specifically, “soon!” The only downside is that because I have the pump they may make me stay in the hospital overnight for the trial – it’s usually an outpatient procedure. But that’s not even a downside, really. A minor inconvenience.
Now I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the call. I’ll keep everyone posted. Maybe this is the beginning of something actually happening again!
Here’s a little COBRA update: President Obama’s relief efforts include something where people might be able to pay only 35% of COBRA costs, while the employer absorbs the rest and then passes it on to the government. My husband read about it, and if we could qualify, if it was real, it means the difference between health insurance and not having health insurance. Wow. I love the President!
Hooray!!! I'm so excited too! I love having a plan! And I'm glad you've got one too!!!
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"And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' Doesn't that just say it all? Hope springs eternal, especially with a proactive president who's not afraid to buck the good ole boys on capitol hill! And yes, we all anxiously await your phone call and then your posting!
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