Planning for The Journey

It’s Sunday, 10 days after The News It’s started off as an exciting day, and for once one not filled with medical, dental, or car service appointments. JT would be coming over for a “project kickoff” meeting. There are a lot of logistics, and that’s one area JT is particularly good at. What’s the best… Continue reading Planning for The Journey

EUS Day; The Mystery of the Surgeon’s Appointment

It’s Friday, 8 days after The News. EUS Day Thankfully I don’t have to do the bowel prep that was necessary for the colonoscopy. For the EUS (technically a “endoscopic ultrasound with flexible sigmoidoscopy”) it’s suppositories. This is my first experience with them, and to spare you the details all I’ll say is that it… Continue reading EUS Day; The Mystery of the Surgeon’s Appointment

Your Insurance: No Longer Accepted Here

It’s Wednesday, 6 days after The News. Your Insurance: No Longer Accepted Here I have a grandfathered PPO plan which I originally got in 2009 – pre-ACA. Being in the tech industry with its associated generous income I figured I could handle medical expenses up to the deductible (currently $5,900 – for perspective this is… Continue reading Your Insurance: No Longer Accepted Here

Enter the Social Worker from Stage Left; What’s My Insurance?

It’s Monday, four days after The News. Enter the Social Worker I was awoken bright and early by a call from a social worker. The nurse navigator had mentioned that a social worker was part of the team at PAMF who would help me along but I wasn’t expecting a call so soon! From what… Continue reading Enter the Social Worker from Stage Left; What’s My Insurance?

Cleaning the House; Avoiding the Web; Asking For Help

It’s Sunday, four days after The News. It’s amazing how the universe can conspire to be supportive in times of need. On Friday CG “just happened” to be at Stanford Hospital (though the circumstances of why she was there weren’t necessarily the best). Today while out for a quick walk around the block a former… Continue reading Cleaning the House; Avoiding the Web; Asking For Help

The Day After: The Journey Begins; Cancer – It’s The “In” Thing

It’s the day after I received The News. I still don’t “feel” very much. I’m still ever so grateful for all that JT had done – even just in listening to the doctor. I’m not alone. The Journey Begins The day started off with a call from the Nurse Navigator, bright and early at 8:30… Continue reading The Day After: The Journey Begins; Cancer – It’s The “In” Thing