Finally getting things going

[Brighteyes 237]

A couple weeks back I posted about my frustration and hurt over my primary physician declining to work with me through my pre-surgery insurance requirements. To add insult to injury, after asking to switch to another physician in the same practice (at my primary physician's suggestion), I was declined as a new patient. A few tears later I called my surgeons office and they suggested a different physicians group. I was able to schedule an appointment with a new physician the same day I was going to be in Nashville for two other appointments. New physician was kind and understanding. Went over all the insurance requirements and took the whole thing seriously. Talked about changing some eating habits and incorporating exercise into my lifestyle now. Challenged me to loose some weight before my next appointment in a month. Had my upper GI test done and my first of two nutrition appointment complete. Had a couple 'oh crap what am I doing' moments during that day at the hospital. But finally feeling like I am on my way. When things first started to get difficult a friend said 'if you want this bad enough you will find a way to make it happen.' She was right. It helped me keep perspective in this journey. Three months to go!

[SuzyB 182]

I am glad you were able to find a new doc that is supportive. I think it is really important to have the primary be on board. I recently changed primary and I know my old one would have relunctantly supported my surgery, this new one is really on board with it which makes going to the dr not so much of a dread.

Reality is some dr still have a hard time believing surgery is a good option.