USC medical center, here I come...(maybe)

[scaeagles]

Well.....seems unimportant really in the light of Capt Jack's tragedy, but my saga continues.

I went to see a surgeon today (got postponed from the 23rd). The insurance company, in looking for a qualified surgeon, found this surgeon. Unfortunately, when looking, my case manager was looking for a surgeon who could perform the surgery I already had. So I went, spoke with him, and upon looking at my stuff and talking with me, he told me he wasn't qualified to do what I need. And he suggested....the doctor at the Mayo clinic that was suggested to me already and the insurance wouldn't cover. He also suggested the surgeon at USC medical center.

So....I called my case manager. She was a tad embarrassed. I'm taking more steps backwards than forwards it seems.

One other bummer.....the surgeon I saw today seems to think I need a radical surgery involving using part of my small intestine to replace my esophagus. I am hoping a different surgeon will have a differing opinion. I think I'd rather have a feeding tube, frankly, than go through that.

Sigh.