Paperwork Hand Delivered

Apr 28, 2009

So I finally got my PCP clearance and the paperwork today.  It took a longer time than I had anticipated because my blood work showed a few things.  My PCP ordered an ultrasound and the images showed both a swollen liver and many gallstones.  She called to tell me, and requested I take a blood test to check for clotting and liver cancer.  Turns out I am in a very high risk group for liver cancer.  Thankfully the test came back negative!! 

Little bit frustrated with my doctor because she has only talked to me over the phone about this and also she is always in a hurry.  Reading the paperwork today I learned more about what the ultrasound showed than from her.  She is recommending a liver biopsy and also to have my gallbladder removed.  Nice to know! 

Anyway I picked up the paperwork and hand delivered it to the surgeons office as requested.  Now the waiting game.  My psych eval is in.  My paperwork is in.  Naomi, the patient coordinator will email me when she submits the paperwork.  She said the wait time for my insurance is usually around 3 - 5 days.  I am worried that some of these complications may hamper the situation.  Obviously if there are real concerns I want those worked out first, but in my experience, sometimes these things are a matter of bureaucracy than medical concern.  Anyway the process continues... 

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