It started with a liver ultrasound for Dr. R. With my new insurance, my portion of the procedure would cost $150. However, I knew I had met my deductible already, so I had them re-run it. My portion for the visit was reduce to $30! Score one for me!
When I got to the hospital, I stopped in to see an old friend, D., who knew me when I had cancer the first time. It was good to see her and tell her everything that has been going on. It was a nice blast from the past that just added to my good day.
My next visit of the day had me shaking. I was called to see my endocrinologist, Dr. B., because he is putting me on a new, more concentrated, insulin. He took the time to explain a new regimen to use, how to draw the new syringes and how to factor the now very concentrated doses. It was kind of overwhelming and scary, but I took notes and hopefully will catch on soon. Dr. B. also gave me some great coupons so the insulin won't cost an arm and a leg at the pharmacy. Phew!
At the end of our session, Dr. B. asked if I had any questions or problems. I told him how bad I feel for needing such high doses of insulin - like I'm failing at managing my numbers or something. I asked him if I had to be one of the worst cases he's seen since I'm using such high doses of insulin a day. He just laughed at me and said that he sees cases like me all the time in his office. Now if I go to a regular, general medicine office, they might be a little taken aback or shocked.
My last visit for the day, as usual, was with Dr. A. and a boob pumping session. Ok I admit that sounds weird. Anyways.
Right now we're in the process of pumping the expanders up and getting them ready for surgery. He thinks we're getting close to what they need to be, which in a weird way makes me excited. I've had many people tell me I already look like I did before my surgery, which feels pretty good. Call me shallow, but I'm ready to have big boobs again! Dr. A. says that they are coming along nice and we are on track for surgery. He talked a little more with me about the first surgery to do the fat grafting and what to expect. I'm ready to get it on the books and start making plans. It's all starting to feel o real now!
The day was already going great and I was surprisingly in a good mood, but I always leave Dr. A.'s office feeling awesome and even a little bit special. I think I'll be a little sad when the time comes that I won't have to come back anymore. Noooooo!
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