kjdcolts66
2nd and 3rd baby steps
Apr 28, 2009
The first baby step turned into a 2nd baby step as I called Dr. Pohl's office and was told I would have to attend a seminar first. I didn't get the name of the gal I spoke with (which is VERY unusual for me) but she was very nice and answered my questions. Maybe not with answers *I* wanted to hear but nonetheless, they were answered. ~smiles~ I will be attending the seminar at Roger Williams Hospital on May 13 at 6pm and I will be filling out the attendance form - she stressed this several times!I also called the pre-approval department for my insurance company and spoke with a very nice lady about my insurance coverage. I left all the details and someone was to phone me back this afternoon but didn't. I'll phone tomorrow morning to confirm that I am covered. Once I get confirmation of approval, I'll feel better. I'm pretty certain I'm covered since my last phone call to them was a few weeks ago and I was told I was -"You have a great insurance plan...can I work for your company?" is what the customer service rep asked. ~laughing~
I started tracking what I eat, again. I had gotten away from it for the past month or so but starting back and watching what I eat now has me more motivated than ever to change now before surgery so I won't have a hard time afterwords. I researched protein choices and shakes this evening. I'll start trying a few...maybe I'll find one I can't live without!
I also scheduled an appointment with a neurosurgeon. I'm going to have him check me out, check out my MRI and nerve tests and see if there is anything he can do for the back pain, as well. I need some relief. I am taking a new medication through the day...a muscle relaxant that's not supposed to make you sleepy. I used it all day and no sleepiness but horrible burning in my back and down my leg. I didn't take the 3rd dose and the burning sensation is fading. I read online where some people tend to have worse pain in the beginning but once they are used to the medication-things start to turn around. What do you do when your pain level is at a 7-8 to begin with? Making it go to 9-10, while working, doesn't help.
I'm gonna try to get some sleep now; insomnia has been hitting me hard for a few weeks.
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Pawtucket, RI
Location
31.6
BMI
Surgery
09/22/2009
Surgery Date
Apr 20, 2009
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