Hi, Julie,

I agree with Eric. Be a squeaky wheel. Tell the girl answering the phone that YOU CANNOT WAIT and you need to get in ASAP.

Also, can you take someone with you to your appointments who can be a second set of ears? It is important for you to understand the information the DR. is giving you. It can all be very overwhelming. And write down all your questions and bring them with you. Make sure the Dr. sticks around to answer your questions. Many times when the Doc was halfway out the door I said, "Wait, I have more questions". He came back and answered every one of them.

All the best-
Anita

Anita (68)
CG to husband, Clark, 79,
DX SCC 11/07, T4N0Mx, PEG 1/08, RAD, post rad infection 3/08,
HBOT 40 dives, ORN, Surg 11/09 mandibulectomy w/fibular graft.
Plastic Surg 4/10, 12/10, 3/11, 10/11, 4/12, 10/12. All PETS clear,
PEG out 1/11. 6/11 non union jaw fracture
Fractured jaw w/surgery 7/14
Aspiration pneumonia 7/21, 10/22
PEG 7/21
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