Worries, Worries, Worries

Feb 27, 2013

     Haven't written in a few days.  Went to my primary, and I was getting my preop checkup and bloodwork, when I got a call from my surgical coordinator.  Turns out that the doctors at Lenox Hill have all gone off network for AETNA effective Feb. 1st.  If I had known this, I would have had the ds surgery sooner.  I have been eligible since December.  She told me on Friday that I would have to pay a higher deductible, but that they would waive the patient share of the doctor's fees, which coes to around $30,000.  I can live with that.  Tuesday;s call was to tell me that now that they are part of LI Jewish, a new administrator is not allowing them to waive those fees.  Suddenly this surgery could cost me 32,000.  I really cannot afford that.  Needless to say, my blood pressure skyrocketed.  When I went home, I stress ate, although I did so with lo carb items, such as peanut butter on a low carb wrap, and cheese with carrots. Told my wife about my stress eating, and I got nothing but criticism.  Thankfully, I held back from the temptation to overeat after her criticism.  It would be nice to feel like I have a little support going forward!

Breakfast

Yogurt, Uncle Sams, Blueberries

Lunch

Gyro Meat, Avocado, Orange

Mid Day Snack

Fiber Bar

Pizza (cheese only)

Dinner

Chaat Papri (lentils)

Fiber Bar

Exercise - 25 minutes swimming

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