Bonfire of the Goddesses

Thought I would give you an update on my appt. - Calling for prayers - Hoping this isn't going to be long and drawn out. 

This is what happened on my first consult with PS:

Nurse
took me to the room and asked a few history questions. Went over what
the doctor would do.

Doctor
came in and verified that we were talking about a breast reduction.
Had me explain what I was thinking and told me what he needed to do
to get an insurance acceptance. 
Explained insurance and how they
play games so they don't have to pay for it. But said, if you keep
trying, you might get them to budge.
 He asked me what size I wanted
to be. I told him: Small enough to lessen movement – B/C.

He measured my breasts and looked at my lumpectomy scars. Said my
breasts were good after radiation and should not have too much issue
with the scarring. He said that my expectations made me a good
candidate for the procedure because he could take what was necessary.
He thought it would be about 500-600 gms?. He also showed me how
small my breast could be and suggested that he could make
me a nipple on the right side. To think about it.

He
asked me if I had any questions. He had answered everything I had on
my list. Told me it would take him about a week to put the
authorization for insurance together. Then the insurance would
probably take at least another week. He said don't be surprised if
they deny it. I had a 50/50 chance they would. If they did, he would
appeal with more info. He also said he would do a phone consult if I
had any questions. That way I wouldn't have to drive 3.5 hours for an
appt.

Easy
as pie. Don't know why I was so stressed. PS was very nice - I don't know why I research these docs beforehand on the web.  The only things that you see are the complaints - thing is, he wasn't anything like they described.  He was very knowledgeable and honest about what was expected.  He also said, "I would tell you if you were wasting our time.  You have a valid complaint and I can fix this, its just getting insurance to agree with us."

All that sounds very promising GMA. I really hope this all works out for you!! 

Keeping everything crossed and saying tons of prayers for you!!

Jo, my girl is loads of fun!! You would all love her.

I went for my diagnostic US yesterday and got turned away. I drove an hour each way and burned 1/4 tank of gas, only to be told they don't do diagnostic US's. They didn't know this before they booked the appointment? Or....they couldn't have figured that out before I left my house?? I got the call as I was entering the parking lot. My MO is on vacation and my BS was off.  I didn't want to go to the stinkin' appointment to begin with, and it was all I could do to get out the door. Needless to say, I was irritated. An irritated me is NEVER a good thing.

Hope you're all having a better day than I had yesterday.

Love to all!!

slow, they suck!!! thats a huge FU!!! I hate that. it's probably a good thing i didn't go with you, i would have yelled at them till they called the cops. seriously.

yestrday i got a phone call from my tx place of torture, and they said they added two appointments. one, for a followup appt with my old BS that i fired... and when i told the girl she was no longer my doc, her voice got icy like, i was the one too stupid to know who my bs was, and then when i asked her why i was having a follow up THREE DAYS BEFORE my mammogram? aren't they usually done AFTER!!? she goes, oh, well, i will have to ask her!?! oh thanks for reminding that bitch of me, just what i wanted.

Gma, i hope and pray you get what you need.

I hate BC, but I can honestly say I have the best Dr.'s known to man........I have been very fortunate tha everyone I have is fabulous......My BS is an absolute saint...........my  MO was so good my BS said "they should insure her brain she is so smart.........my RO, was fantastic.......now want to ask me about my Letrozole.....................That shit is the only part of this BC that has killed me.............I was dong super till I started that shit..........it aged me, slowed me down, and literally destroyed my life...........next appt with my MO I am telling her I"m stopping it...............I want my life back......

By the way my Spine Surgeon is amazing, my Primary care Dr. is wonderful, never denies me anything, an my female Derm is woderful.....................oh and forgot about my Cardiologist........he's great too, and best friends with my BS........doesn't get better then this...................now to get rid of the "Devil Pill, and I will be great.................hugs everyone.

Kathe, I still can't believe that BS's office had the nerve to call you after all you've been through with them.

Ducky, I will be so glad when you get rid of that devil pill and you start to feel better.

geewhiz, Thank you! I'm not sure what Brava is but it doesn't sound good. Into the fire!!

I don't like any drs....especially in PA....In my neck of the woods the only good dr.is a natural Dr.

We have a few sistas

Let's meet at the bonefire

I don't no about u but it hot now in PA

From the hi 30s to the med 60s

And I have the oven on

Someone please thro an ice cube at me

what's a gully washer ?????

I'm on my way

Anyone else??

Wait I gotta show u my new broom

Be right back

this one

Or

I just love the auto correct NOT

agreed - 1st broom suits your style FK!

Gully washer is southern for LOTS of rain!!!!!

Love the brooms!

lol

Is it a Hoover?

woooo hooo!

Hugs FK - be there with you!

I'm with you, too, FireKracker! Chemo brain, bald head and all! Don't know what I may say or do next, especially since I'm on chemo drugs, so it should make for an entertaining day!