As usual, I am behind on my posts and I apologize again. I really don't like when people keep me hanging so I shouldn't leave you all hanging. So, here's the news. . .
As you know, I was prepped and ready for my Pet Scan. Lindsey came with me for moral support and to drive me home if I needed. I went in to see Dr. Schwartz for my usual bloodwork prior to the scan. Anna put me in my supposed lucky room- #17 and we waited for the doctor to come in. I don't usually have to wait so I was getting concerned and told Lindsey that something must be up. Sure enough, the doctor came in and said, "So, I suppose you heard about the Pet Scan?" and I said, "I'm supposed to have it in 30 minutes." His response was, "Aetna changed their minds. They won't pay for it. As of Friday, they said yes and had approved it and then this morning they said No!!" WTF!!! Insurance companies make me sick!!
The game plan changed and I was heading for a cat scan instead, a reliable scan but not as in depth as the pet scan. Only problem was the special diet I did was useless. I had to now drink the barium liquid which is just plain gross!!! Then we had to sit for an hour while it worked its way through my body. I finally had to ask them to bring me back for the scan because I thought they forgot about me. The nurse's response was, "Well, we will do it but it might not be a good scan if we do it too soon." Really??? It had been over an hour and I wanted to get out of there.
Scan, iodine injection and nurse gossip. . . I was finally on my way.
Barbara, Dr. Schwartz's nurse called me the next day to say, " The scan is clear. There have been no changes. The doctor says it very good news!!!"
Needless to say, I am very relieved. I now continue on with my life, keeping my positive attitude (most of the time) and waiting for the next scan in January.
