Happy? Scared? FREAKING!!

Got a call today from a Financial Counselor at Hospital B. The lady was very sweet, asked me a series of questions. She then explained that they estimate the cost to be $10,000 and they would let me make a down payment of $100 and at that time they can contact Dr. F and schedule the surgery.

I am a very happy camper right now. 

I have already filled out the Financial Aid Application and sent it back with last year's tax return. It took me all of 15 minutes after the email arrived!

I believe I can pay the down payment on Friday morning. She said I could just call and pay with my debit card!!!

If the Financial aid Application is not approved, I will owe the balance but they will make arrangements with me that are well within my budget!!

Sorry for all the exclamation points but I am a very happy person right now. Blessed beyond belief.

Yes, going under has risks, especially for someone with COPD & Rheumatoid Lung Scarring. The recovery time may be prolonged as I also need a rectocele repair. Frankly, I am not sure which scares me more-going under or waking up knowing I may not be able to work for six weeks to three months. 

The prospect of being "normal" once again is very enticing.

All the rare but possible problems are running through my head--if this isn't done soon, I may turn yellow!!!

Good News--Hopefully!!!

As I wrote preciously, PCP that referred me to Dr. F for my surgery, just did my yearly physical and asked how things were going with getting my hysterectomy done.

After explaining how much the hospital, C, wanted either up front or the payment plan of $1500 down and six payments of approximately $800 a month, my surgery was on hold--for an undetermined length of time.

She got the office manager working on it. J and I have spoken twice now. The first time he explained that Dr. F is credentialed at two hospitals, one of them well known for working with indigent patients better than than the other one.

I just spoke with J and he has informed me that although Dr. F prefers to perform surgeries at hospital C she will do mine at hospital B. Hospital B should be calling me within the week to make arrangements.

You can believe that I will not be getting too far from the phone until that call comes in.

My prayers have been answered.

New Developments

I went for a physical with my PCP. She asked how getting the surgery done was going. I explained about what the hospital the GYN surgeon wanted (In full up front $4300 or to finance was $6000 with $1500 down and balance in 6 payments). She said she would get the office manager working on it.

He has called, and is working on finding another hospital in Nashville that will work with me on more affordable terms.

The PCP did give me some Tramadol to try for associated pain. I could have hugged her neck that she didn't just give a bunch of Loritab. Its like doctors think that is all there is! Sad to say though, the Tramadol isn't working.

I know this post is short but I really want to get some crafting done today.