varia domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/robohara/public_html/www.LegsLikeMine.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114varia domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/robohara/public_html/www.LegsLikeMine.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114I thought I’d provide you all an update on where I am with having surgery.\u00a0 Dr. Schwartz’s office called a couple of weeks ago on a Friday evening to let me know that my single case agreement with Aetna had been approved.\u00a0 All I would need to pay for all the surgeries would be the $2900 deductible and everything else would be covered.\u00a0 This is a huge win, especially since all of this occurred with one submission of paperwork.\u00a0 The surgeon had a cancellation for February 17th and I took it.<\/p>\n
The minute you get a surgery date, there are many plans to be made quickly: travel arrangements, care arrangements, pre-op clearances, lists of things to bring, and doctors appointments.<\/p>\n
My husband and I learned early on that the covid restrictions were a little bit hefty for a double trip to CA, to just sit in a room and for him to not be able to go in to any pre, or post-op appointments, or be there on surgery day.\u00a0 We opted to use Pearl Recovery Retreat<\/a><\/strong> and have them pick me up from surgery and provide nursing care after surgery.\u00a0 Of course you know I’ll provide a review after surgery.\u00a0 I immediately booked airlines, and other hotel arrangements using points and airline credits left over from before covid, when I used to be a very frequent traveler.<\/p>\n I had two or three phone calls with the surgeon’s office to ask questions, and a form from work to fill out, which they worked on immediately.\u00a0 I got a big paperwork packet from the office as well that provided some expectations for care before and after surgery.\u00a0 I also got dates for pre-op, surgery time, and two post op appointments set.\u00a0 Dr. Schwartz’s office also arranged for me to have a covid test before surgery with a doctor in the same building.<\/p>\n I consulted with several ladies in my support groups and got lists of things to bring and not bring, which I’m sharing with you below:<\/p>\n For me, I had to move some savings around and that took a couple of days, then I called the office and paid my $2900.\u00a0 I still have some expenses, that I think I will save for a blog after surgery to kind of give you an idea of what it was like for me.\u00a0 Of course, everyone’s expenses are different, but this will just capture one perspective.<\/p>\n Finally, I met with two doctors here to have cardiac clearance and an EKG, extensive labs, and a physical.\u00a0 I also needed a med change for blood pressure due to my classic White Coat Anxiety.\u00a0 Gotta love it.\u00a0 Tomorrow, I will verify that all these tests and clearances have made their way to the doctor’s office and I’m all set.<\/p>\n A day or two before I leave, I will have some meds called in to my local pharmacy – I think an antibiotic, and a pain med, and then something to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis post-surgery like a Lovoanox injection (seriously, no big deal), or Eloquis (?).<\/p>\n Once I get into town, I’ll relax for an evening, then get up for an 8 am pre-op, then covid testing, then I have to go buy some protein shakes to drink after surgery (3x\/day). I should get a couple of calls from the doctor’s office after that to finalize times for the next day.\u00a0 I think that catches up where we are for now.\u00a0 But have I mentioned that I’m super ready to get these legs fixed?\u00a0 I keep looking at befores\/afters and hearing how much other ladies like me have had their mobility restored and pain reduced from even one surgery, I cannot wait!!!<\/p>\n\n