07.06.05 - On Hold.......
Well, I was all psyched up for starting with the chemo today, but I am still waiting on my insurance to basically see if I am 'sponge worthy'. It's absurd because it is an FDA approved drug for what I have.
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM???
on a separate note, this was an actual phone conversation with a receptionist at my Doctor's office about 2 weeks ago. (to defend my Dr, I do think this receptionist was subbing while the 'normal people' were out to lunch)
me: Hello, I have an appointment to have a scan at 1275 York Ave, NYC on Saturday. Could you please tell me what the cross street is?
receptionist: Yes what is your name?
me: Phil XXXXXX
receptionist: Could you repeat that?
me: sure, Phil XXXXXX
receptionist: How do you spell that?
me: P-h-i-l--X-X-X-X-X-X
receptionist: When is your birthday?
me: 9/28/57
receptionist: could you repeat that?
me: 9/28/57
receptionist: Okay, please hold....
2 minute pause.......
receptionist: Yes, it's at 1275 York Ave
me: CLICK! (I was able to find the cross street but with no help at all from her)
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM???
on a separate note, this was an actual phone conversation with a receptionist at my Doctor's office about 2 weeks ago. (to defend my Dr, I do think this receptionist was subbing while the 'normal people' were out to lunch)
me: Hello, I have an appointment to have a scan at 1275 York Ave, NYC on Saturday. Could you please tell me what the cross street is?
receptionist: Yes what is your name?
me: Phil XXXXXX
receptionist: Could you repeat that?
me: sure, Phil XXXXXX
receptionist: How do you spell that?
me: P-h-i-l--X-X-X-X-X-X
receptionist: When is your birthday?
me: 9/28/57
receptionist: could you repeat that?
me: 9/28/57
receptionist: Okay, please hold....
2 minute pause.......
receptionist: Yes, it's at 1275 York Ave
me: CLICK! (I was able to find the cross street but with no help at all from her)
5 Comments:
Beaurocracy is maddening.
When will you start your chemo?
By
fugusashi, At
July 06, 2005 8:09 AM
The 'plan' is next Wednesday, subject to insurance approval of course. Sloan Kettering seems to think that I will have no problem and I will be good to go. Not looking forward to the side effects, but what can I do?
Grin and bear it....
The funny thing with starting this blog was that I thought I'd have nothing to say, I can't seem to shut up! ;-)
By
:phil:, At
July 06, 2005 8:24 AM
Another week. It's hard to put everything on hold, especially when you've psyched yourself to face a difficult challenge. I hope the chemo doesn't make you feel too bad.
Keep talking! You're a great talker.
By
fugusashi, At
July 06, 2005 9:01 AM
"What time does the 8 o'clock show start?"
By
evawebdiva, At
July 06, 2005 5:46 PM
at 8 o'clock of course.
By
:phil:, At
July 08, 2005 7:54 AM
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