This weekend was a long weekend. The not knowing and just waiting on doctors is the hardest part. On Saturday we went grocery shopping for Corey's dad's surprise party and I think that pretty much drained him. That entire afternoon, even with my folks here, he just slept. Yesterday, we had the big party and he was up and energetic all day long. It was great, but I know it was hard too at the same time. The party turned out great though!!
Well, this morning I called the Pulminologist and they said the earliest we could get in would be Wednesday. In my opinion, this is unacceptable, so the Nurse said she'd look into another location as long as we were willing to drive farther that might get us in earlier. So around 9:30, a Nurse at the Bellevue location called me back to say that they too couldn't get us in until Wednesday. I explained to her why I was so concerned and that I wanted to talk to anyone that would help me. I was very upset (trying not to cry) and said that if they can't get us in today, that I want to have the consultation and the biopsy at the same time then. She told me she'd also make some phone calls and get Corey in as soon as possible, even if that meant we had to leave the Group Health Network. By 12, I heard from a different Pulminologist at Group Health in Seattle and they are getting him in tomorrow at 10am for the consultation and the Biopsy immediatley following. He is hoping he can get enough of a sample through this procedure, so we'll know in the next day or so what type we're dealing with and next steps.
Hopefully I'll have another update for you tomorrow evening of what will be happening next. Please keep the prayers coming we apprecaite the all.
Corey and Melinda
That's great news, Melinda and Corey! Good job, Melinda for pushing for the right to get answers quicker! It is absolutely unacceptable to make you wait longer than you need to. Keep pushing when you feel it's necessary!
ReplyDeleteGlad you both had a good day with Ravi!
XOXO
Cammi, Anil and the big R
Melinda and Corey,
ReplyDeleteI know that things are hard and you are frustrated and probably angry that this is happening. I wanted to share with you some words that have gotten me through the last 15 years that I have had to repeat to myself many times.
"If God takes you to it, God will get you through it."
"There isn't anything that God wouldn't give you that you couldn't handle"
Remember there is a reason for everything and one day you will realize that reason.
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH,
Elena
BIG, BIG, BIG, Hugs to you both!!!
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