Yesterday got away from me, in regards to getting a post typed out. DH wasn't feeling well - ran a fever all day Monday and spiked high Monday evening. It came back down yesterday morning and has been normal since, but he still feels kind of crummy.
Plus, I had payroll to get processed yesterday. I was trying to get it done early, even got up early to get it done, just in case we had to go to the doctor. Thankfully we did not, as of course, payroll had a glitch with some new code that needed to get applied to every employee (that my boss knew about but hadn't done yet), so there was a delay in me submitting it, waiting for that to get done.
On Monday afternoon I filled out the online info for an appointment request with Mayo Clinic. It said an appt. coordinator would be calling within 3 days, so should be hearing in the next day or so. Their online application was a very easy process. I kind of scoped out hotels in the area, should we have to go there. It sounds like most of the hotels nearby offer a shuttle to the clinic, so that is handy. I'm thinking the Holiday Inn Express. But, I also want to see what's nearby and convenient for eating.
While I was typing this the Mayo Clinic appt. coordinator called. This is going to be a slow/long process. It will be April 16th before they can even do the initial "pre-visit phone consultation". By then he'll have also had his next MRI his GI dr wants him to do (that's on April 15th). But, I guess on the bright side, this should all be able to get done in this year, so still covered 100% by insurance.
Good thing you went ahead and reached out to them now so you could get the process started. Everything takes SO long now with healthcare.
ReplyDeleteFor sure, at least we have a plan in place now to get a second opinion.
DeleteWhat is causing his fever?
ReplyDeleteNo clue, it was only 24 hours and has been back to normal since yesterday morning
DeleteI cannot believe you let real life get in the way of blogging for us, lol! :p I hope DH continues to improve, so glad at least the ball is rolling for the Mayo clinic.
ReplyDeletewhen I heard April my first thought was that's like 4 months out! But in reality it's "only" 2 1/2 more months.
Deletethat time will fly by! hopefully you can get in not too long after the initial April date.
DeleteI've often wondered what the protocol was for the Mayo Clinic.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're checking them out. The pancreas is serious business.
I hope your DH feels better soon. :)
he is feeling better this morning. Our retired nurse friend said her 2 relatives got in Mayo really quick, but I've read online from others experiences it can take 3-4 months. I guess we are in that category :/
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