One down....one to go!

well, my first consult with Dr Pohl is over. What a wonderful man! Not all of my tests results made it over even after I made calls to make sure they were there but I made several calls after I got home and stopped into my PCP's office so now everything is straight and should be together by the end of the day. Dr Pohl had them schedule the EGD and I guess I will hear something in the next few days about that. They said everything will be submitted to insurance today and BCBS seems to be good about approval quickly so Dr Pohl thinks I'm looking at the beginning of November!  I'm supposed to call his office as soon as I have the EGD to schedule the follow up and get a date. Of course thats all assuming that insurance approves me, which I dont see why they wouldnt and I've talked to them about requirements and such already so I should be ok. Things are moving along nicely!

Great news Angela! Hopefully soon you will be on your way.  Now it will just fly by, and before you know it you'll be having your surgery. ....dave

wow! that is just over a month away- wow!!!!! let us know!

I was most nervous about the EGD test.  I don't know why but it really bothered me.  After it was done, I could not believe I had been so worried.  It was a piece of cake.  Good luck!

 

Jen

I admit, that one unnerves me a bit, but it will be fine. I just hope the appt comes quickly! I'm so glad you got your approval! You'll be in surgery in no time!

Dr Pohl girls are pretty good at making the appointment, but if you don;t hear back be Thusday I would call. WOW November will be here before you know it. BCBS is really good about approving you as long as the all the test are done.

yeah- I have to admit, when reading about the test- freaks me out a bit too- glad to know it isn't as bad as it seems

It really is not that bad.  The worse part is you have to gargle with this NASTY pink stuff to stop the gag reflex.  I had to do it 3x because I almost threw it up once and I guess I have a really strong gag reflex.  Once that part was done, it was a piece of cake from there. Jen

I didn't have to gargle before the test... It really is no biggie.  Before you know it, they are gently waking you up and sending you home. 

I was really nervous about the EGD also but the dr and nurses were really great! They knock you out and before you know it your on your way home!  :)