Cat Out of the Bag & Bobcat

Cat Out of Bag

Well. I was finally able to see my GP. He isn't happy at all with the fact that I'm not getting the help. Like he says he's not a neurologist, he's not a neurosurgeon, he's not a crystal ball reader, just a GP. What he does know is that I need tests I need a CAT scan, I need an MRI. However, he doesn't know what to order. (Claification: He's not sure what to focus on the part of the head that the pain feels like it's at or another part, the neck?, spine?, he's afraid of being too general and too specific; because to vague and something might be missed; too specific and something might be missed. Everything that's been caught has been through a fluke in the past and he's not sure how to create another fluke. )So he re-wrote the request for me to be seen by neurosurgeon.

What's interesting is that we learned why I've been having issues with getting into a Neurosurgeon. The cat is out of the bag now so to speak. (I've been trying to get into see a neurosurgeon since the one that dx me with TOS and the bulging discs was asked to stop practicing, so it's been an ongoing problem trying to get into one for a while now) The problem with this is truly medical coverage prejudice for the most part. Also, the proper steps weren't followed. See, IF I really needed to be seen by a neurosurgeon then the ER doc not only would have called one to come straight in, he would have admitted me for observation overnight or until a neurosurgeon could be pulled in. Since he didn't do either one of these things.... I'm not in bad enough shape to truly need to be seen by a neurosurgeon

In order for me to get in, the following needs to be done: a letter requesting that I be seen from my GP needs to be written (No problem but he needs to write it based on things he can't write about because he's not a neurologist hence a technicallity that is both a problem and a way to turn a patient down). , a letter documenting the extent of my injuries needs to be written up by the ER doc. (Again because testing wasn't done in the ER based on not being able to get a neurosurgeon in ) this can't really be done either. Now the GP's (reg & ER) don't feel they can write said letter because they don't know what is wrong with me other than they feel that my symptoms put me in need of a neurosurgeons care. Talk about an oxymoron type of thinking is frustrating. meaning a GP has to use neurosurgeon speak in regards to my testing but can't do so because he's a GP. The GP can order the MRI & CAT scan but if he orders it not specific enough and something is overlooked then it will remain overlooked because well a GP was trying to do the job of a neurosurgeon and vice versa if it's too specific and something is over looked. Damned if you do Damned if you don't.

I also have to get the green light from the car insurance. (We still don't know which car insurance company we are dealing with and if it falls into my insurance... Well that's gone already maxed out. It's what we get for dealing with an insurance company we can afford premiums through.) The insurance wants me to answer questions that I can't answer. It's a damn blank. Plus, I need to be able to put down a deposit of thousands of $$$'s in case the car insurance is maxed out and I have to use Medicare. (They don't do Medicare or Medicaid). All of these hoops must be met before they can see about getting me scheduled because of the ER doctor not admitting me at the time I was brought in as created this situation and yet he couldn't admit me without a neurosurgical consult.

Meanwhile the clock is ticking and every tic is critical time lost. (That was part of the lecture I received over not getting in with my eye, not getting into my GP sooner, and can expect to get from the neurologist if I'm actually seen and then again if and when I make to the neurosurgeon... All for waiting so long to come in to be seen by someone when in reality it wasn't my choice to wait so long for any of them.

Bobcat
Current mood: jubilant

The thrilling news is we have a Bobcat in the family.

Now before all the calls to the ASPCA start to happen. And animal rights shows up on my door.

This is a badge that boys earn in the Boy Scout program. My son has earned his Bobcat.

He was thrilled to be part of a ceremony and get his face painted. (Which is a huge thing in and of itself). I was thrilled to see the change that came out in him when he realized this is for real.

I'm so thankful for the ones who gave me an ear to bend and shoulder to cry on and kept on encouraging me that I would find a troop that would accept my son. Change is really hard for him and after one too many broken promises and being left on the sidelines it happened.

This new group is wonderful. They've accepted him and have done their best to include and work with him. That's why I said that yes this is his 2nd time of getting this particular badge. Because of an out of state medical appointment he was unable to be there when the badge was handed out and thus never received his badge. (just a fine example of what his other troop was like)

For those who know us yes, this is his 2nd time of getting it technically. And no it didn't come easier this time around. Although it does seem to be etched into his brain a little clearer, a little deeper. I'm hoping that with being part of this new group and having had this special ceremony will impact him and help him get through tough times ahead.

I'm so proud of my boy. Thankful for his brief moment to shine with the rest of the boys in his pack who earned theirs as well and most of all thankful that he was able to be included.