Monday Madness

Well I thought I'd pop out a quickie post to update everyone on my Dr's appointment this morning. I saw my Dr this morning and after faxing her last week only to find out that she hadn't had a moment to read my fax, she decided to read it while I was with her. It was nice not to have to explain the letter I recevied from OHIP again. When she was done she decided to call the number for me and she spoke to Diane at the OOC offices, who told her that a doctor of some sort would be calling her back.

We decided to send out my referrals marked as URGENT again to Ottawa and a new one to Guelph and Windsor. She checked me out physically and I believe she finally understands how necessary this is for me. I felt like she started to feel pity for me and I wasn't overly comfortable with that but she saw the pain I'm in and understands now why I don't want to wait much longer. She told me she wants to see me monthly after the surgery and wants to do everything she can to help me be successful with it. I was happy to hear that. It was almost as if a light went off for her and it was greatly appreciated. So at least I know for sure she will give me that support later.

Anyway, I was home maybe a half hour and she just called me back to let me know they had called her back. They told her that the waiting times for the clinics are as follows: Windsor - 1.5 weeks (!!!!!!!!), Ottawa - 3 months, Guelph - I think she said 6 months I was in a bit of shock over the Windsor one so it didn't sink in. She told me that she hopes the Windsor one works for me although I'm stressed about that since it's so far away from here but I will do what I have to do. She also said they told her that I should still keep my appointment with Dr. Graber since they don't charge for their first appointment.

So now I'm stressed because I know nothing about the Windsor clinic but at least I know a little more than I did last week. I'm still in waiting mode though! lol I'm seriously okay with getting things done here in Ontario if things move fast enough and it would be nice to get it done sooner rather than later. I just want to be sure the surgeons know what they are doing and are experienced with everything.

Now, it's been a few hours later and I've learned a few more things. First of all Windsor is only an assessment centre and they refer you out for surgery. So, on one hand this is positive because perhaps they will refer me to Dr. Graber in Utica and things will move forward as planned. I also figured out my doctor doesn't realize this but I'm starting to feel guilty because they are being super nice there now for me and are doing everything I ask with speed and competence. I now feel like crap asking more! So I think I'm going to ride it out for a bit as well.

I did call Dr. Graber's office and the girl I spoke to really didn't know very much about things at all but she did tell me that they can't do anything at all in the approval process. She agrees that I ought to keep my appointment. So maybe where ever I get to go for the assessment, they may refer me to him anyway. What a huge pain in the ass I think. Especially if they are just going to turn around and send me where I planned on going in the first place.

I'm just glad to know today that my doctor understands finally. I told her straight up that if I do have to wait much longer to get moving with this that I may have go back on Morphine. I told her it's something I do not want to do since it's so hard to get off of. She agreed with me. Thank god. I hate doctors that just prescribe things all the time without really caring. I think it may be the time of the year but my lower body aches terribly the last few weeks and it's really hard to get moving these days. I've been attempting to get back into swimming and walking more often but it's hurting like crazy. I'm going to do it anyway though. It's a necessary evil.

On another note, I've been a bit scattered doing my xmas shopping but hope to be done soon. It's crazy out there! I'm happy to of found out my parents are coming between xmas and new years too. I was really worried about driving up there with my sleepiness when I drive. It's getting worse constantly. It may be a wonderful xmas after all.

Till we share again!