I wish I'd known they were planning something here but we've been talking about a Cali trip for a while just to get away.  Let me know if you need help or if there's anything I can do for the event here because we'll be there with bells on.  I enjoy hearing the speakers and learning how everyone else does it as well as seeing the vendors for new ideas.  I'm still working on taking an extra day to head to the beach.

Hi Ann!

O.H. events are always sooooo much fun!  But, if anyone can't make the trip to CA then they'll have another option!  .....  July 30-31st!  Stay tuned for details!!!

There's a 4 day event in Seattle in March that sounds WEIGH fun too!!!

http://SeattleBash.org

If I can swing the Costa Mesa event or if my surgery in that area is around that time (wishful thinking) then I'll join y'all!!!  Nothing like getting charged up with insipiration, education and motivation!!!!

Joyce

I feel so bad for you, Did I meet you in  tempe st. lukes over the Christmas/new years week? I was there for a second revison and bowel obstroction surgery with Dr. S., admitted 12/24 and discharged Jan 3? I know walked the halls alot with my PICC line and was on a similar type of treatment. I also have a problem with adhesions and scar tissue and slow healing. I am home and still have home nursing but when the PICC line was removed just before a CT scan, I developed a blood clot in my are at the site, thanks to the radiology dept there putting the pressure cuff right over the PICC line site!
I found the nurses quite nice but the sanitation terrible and during my 10 day stay NEVER was I given a bath or clean up! I was not stronge enough to use a shower so they left me as is!
During the 10 days, My lung wa*****tured accidentally, my kidneys started to fail due to wrong meds, and I got a blood clot that will require 6 months to resolve! They also "forgot" to give me my regular meds until 5 days in and i screamed for them. Can you tell I think Tempe St. Lukes is so far from a Center of Excellence that to consider it is a joke.
Dr/ S is probably the most obnoxious doctor i have ever dealt with and very condensending. he may be very good at surgery, in my case, that has yet to be determined in my mind, but his hospital is a house of horrors. I feel for you to still be in limbo like you are, it's been too long and if it were me, i'd see another Dr pronto for a second opinion.

Congratulations!  I am excited for you.

Debbie

I have straight Medicare ans was approved very easily. I went to Dr. Daniel Fang and had surgery at Phoenix St. Lukes. Medicare does require going to a Center of Excellence. He should get the surgery fairly easy according to what you have mentioned about his health. He might consider starting the seminars ahead of time! One more step ahead of the game.
Good luck on this journey and stay positive!