Never underestimate the power of persistence. On the other hand, be sure and have realistic time expectations. Early this morning I was told that it would take at least a week to get the approval for the pump and medication. I spoke with the insurance company, then the doctor’s office and them the provider of the pump and medication, over and over again until I figured out what was happening and got everybody on the same page. The result is the hospital called and Philip was admitted this evening into the IUC unit to begin the process. This evening they will begin giving him the medication through and IV and tomorrow they will install a line into the central vein and the pump.
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As an academic, I tend to do major research before every medical procedure, from giving birth and nursing, to most recently, rotator cuff surgery for my shoulder. People grimaced and told me that this was one of the most painful and debilitating surgeries of them all. I was so fortunate to find Lorrie Klemons, who immediately provided me with a list of items I could do to prepare for the surgery, for the family to help me through the time, as well as clever and simple ways to make life easier and more manageable with a whole assortment of tips and ideas. Lorrie's list and expert advice, as well as her warm and loving support, got me through a very difficult time. One year later I am pain-free, fully mobile, and extremely happy. What a wonderful resource!!
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hi ran —
i just read the blog and i’m afraid it’s too late to call you. if you’re awake and feel like talking, please call. it’s amazing how everything changed since we talked this afternoon. i’m so glad you were able to get them to move their butts. i know everything will go well when they do the line tomorrow.
give phil a big hug from me and here’s a giant hug for you!!!!!!!!!
i love you my friend — robbin
Hi y’all
It’s close to 12 midnight and I just read the latest blog.
Hugs to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Steff
Baruch HaShem!!
Have a Good Shabbos!
oh cool, this information is really useful and definately is comment worthy! hehe. I’ll see if I can try to use some of this information for my own blog. Thanks!