1st visit to Surgeon update

[Guest guest]

Just an update. I went and saw the surgeon today and he is lovely,

he answered all my questions and is rather laid back about the whole

procedure and on going care. Don't get me wrong he is very

professional but his bedside manner is fabulous.

My next steps are to go and have some blood tests done. I know just

have to work out when I can have them done. Obviously I need to fast

before hand and need to work out when I don't have an early meeting

at work so I don't have to stress about how long I have to wait for

them. At this stage its looking like it might be next Tuesday that I

will go and get them done.

I've also made another appointment to see him to discuss the blood

results, next steps, payment of the out of pocket expenses and when

I can have the operation. At this stage it is looking like the

operation will be in approximately 8 weeks time. As an estimate the

out of pocket expenses are between $3500 and $5000 which is what I

was expecting. They are going to send me a quote as it depends what

my health cover will pay for and what the others charge.

Whilst I would prefer to have it done on the public list, sadly in

Sydney the list has been closed and they are not taking any more

names. The list is way too long, last I heard it was about 8 years

and I would not wait that long.

I so can't believe that I stressed for nothing over this appointment.

I so excited about this and now can't wait for it all to happen.