Hello again. I have some news finally. It could be better news but some news is certainly better than no news. After calling patient relations and my doctors office this morning I finally got a phone call. I go for pre op on September 9th,also a CT Scan, and a visit with my doctor. On September 17th I meet with the pain management and speech therapist to discuss what I should expect. My surgery is scheduled for September 29th. I was also.told.that I could possibly be scheduled.for an earlier surgery. Date but I may receive a short notice. I pray I get moved up to an earlier date. The team of doctors I have do about 4 of these surgeries a week and it's a CCC hospital. So I am praying for the best.
I tried this morning to find another doctor and hospital but they do not take my insurance. I think in this area where I live the hospitals have an agreement that each would except different insurance so that the patients can't defect. At least that's how it appears. But final outcome no nurse navigator.

Last edited by Corlis Smith; 08-18-2015 02:05 PM.

6/23/15 DX SCC left lateral tongue and dysplasia floor of mouth
Surgery in October procedure: partial glossectomy, dissection L floor of mouth and neck
No RT or Chemo
Radial flap reconstruction