trishnmiller Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Holy Moley what a couple of weeks. Jeffrey got out of the hospital on Feb 10 and everything was groovy until the 16th when he went for a CT scan of his lung that needed to be done before the cyberknife procedure. The radiologist called his radioncologist and told him that he had "signifigant" pnemothorax (air) in his lung cavity. He insisted we take Jeffrey to the ER to get the air out. OK, so we take him and the ER doc says it is not "signifigant" but they put him in for observation. The next day at the hospital the pulmonologist on staff cames onto look at Jeffrey and says that Jeffrey looks good for a guy with one lung. I said that he should look even better because he has TWO lungs. Apparently, in a phone call, our cyberknife surgeon told the hospital doctor that Jeff had had a pumonectomy! NOT! Also, the same doctor called me on my cell phone at work to tell me that I need to pay 3000.00 cash to him on the day of the procedure because he didn't realize what kind of insurance we had and he doesn't take it. Now, mind you, the fiducials for the treatment have already been placed. That procedure and the lung biopsy caused the pneumothorax to begin with!! Of course it is now a long week-end so I can't bang any drums. I am beyond frustrated with this whole thing. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I can't believe that! What a fiasco. I hope you got everybody straightened out. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Oh boy, Trish, am I sorry. Unfortunately, doesn't this type of thing seem to be becoming more the norm than the exception??? Let this be yet ANOTHER warning to us all....be vigilant on your own behalf. Wish I was there to help beat those drums ! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Trish, darn what a major bummer. You guys just can't relax a bit. Always something I know tomorrow you will raise some kind of he*l with this. Thinking of you and praying this will pass fast and Jeffrey will get his scheduled cyber knife. Keep us posted. That really sucks! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Trish: what a bummer. I hope you can get it all straightened out this Tuesday. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 ugh, trish. what a wringer you've been through! everything will work out, hopefully sooner rather than later. let us know how it all goes. you're never far from my thoughts. xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Holy buckets! I can't imagine what you are going through right now. What a mess. I hope that things will improve for you soon. You'll be in my prayers! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Trish, I am so sorry you are going through all this . It sounds absolutely crazy . I do want to thank you for sharing it with us though. We sure need to stay on top of things for sure. Sure hope everything gets straight and everything improves with Jeffrey. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Trish, I'm sure some people will have a bad Monday, and I don't blame you to give it to them. Hope all will be well for Jeffrey. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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