Evidently, the professionals at Scottsdale Hospital can't read an EKG! Because, after I saw the cardiologist today about my ECHO...which was normal, they re-did my EKG...and low and behold it must be a miracle because it was NORMAL TOO!!!!!!!
So, this week I spent my time scheduling my own STAT ECHO, asking the surgeon's office to send my EKG to Cardiovascular Consultants...which CVC never received, which is why they repeated the EKG....and now I will have a 20% copay for all of it, on top of the $50.00 total amount paid in copays.
So, when I got home from finding out my results, who should call but a very unfortunate nurse from Scottsdale Piper Center. Unfortunate, for her, because I chewed her out! And that is so TOTALLY not like me! But, she started off the conversation by wanting to know if we had time to discuss my upcoming procedure...so sure, I've got time. And "Did I know I was to be there at 8:30 AM?" And I told her that I was originally told 8:30, then I was told 8:00 AM..and I was planning on being there at 8:00....I was told "OH NO!!!! 8:30 is PLENTY of time :)"
Then, the unfortunate nurse said "So, I see you had your pre-op lab and EKG here, do you have any questions about that?" And I said.....Why YES! Could you tell me whom it might be that CAN'T READ AN EKG??????? And then I explained all of the above... when I got to the money part, she said she couldn't do anything about that! And I said I was fully aware of that.
I also told her I have been jumping thru 15 hoops just trying to get this surgery accomplished with the Scottsdale Campus....and that I had NO CONFIDENCE in them WHAT SO EVER!
Well, I think that may have upset her just a bit. She said the staff at the Piper Center would do their utmost to make sure "I was well taken care of".....which is what I'm kind of afraid of at this point! I told her what she could do for me was GET ME DISCHARGED ASAP ON TUESDAY!!!!!! Guess that comment didn't make her happy....
With that, she told me to "have a nice weekend" and hung up! Like a NICE weekend prior to losing my breasts is even possible???! These people are CLUELESS!!!!!
oh, so the surgery is on for Monday.....I have clearance from MY cardiologist :)
Oh my gosh...I can imagine how angry you were!!
ReplyDeleteI would have been too...to put you thru all that with what you are already going thru!! And like you said it shakes your faith in them!! And I love the way you call her the unfortunate nurse..
LOL...she deserved what she got...and would be nice if you go higher in the chain of command.
I am just so thankful your EKG Is NORMAL!! YEAH..
Hang in there...stay focused and angry (*_*)..against the invasion of bad germs in your body!! And have faith in the surgeons and God..
Hugs...big get healthy hugs...and we love you!!
Love Debbie
awww, thanks for all the support Deb! :)
ReplyDeleteSweetie....I wish I could say something positive about the medical community...but now a days..it's difficult. I dont even like Cody's vet.
ReplyDeleteI am just now discovering your BLOG. I have been thinking of you constantly and I KNOW God has got you by the hand. Keep your spirits high and know..THIS TOO SHALL PASS
Love you,
Joe
Thanks, Joe :) Well, I do like Tippi's Vet... her name is Dr. Dusty :) If all else fails..??? lol I certainly can't say anything good about the hospital I'm going to...hopefully they will change my mind and I can write something NICE.. time will tell...........
ReplyDeleteI think it's great you let them know about all the confusion that's been going on... with the stress and then all this running around... it's too much!
ReplyDeleteSending you prayers and lots of love and thoughts. I hope all goes the very best it could, my friend!
with love, Lynne
thanks, Lynne :)
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