Preauthorization Received - It's a Go
In just under eight (8) days my insurance company GEHA precertified my MMA surgery. I am amazed and proud of GEHA. Our prayers have been answered. My surgery is still set at Stanford University Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center on January 5th at 7:30 am. Check in is at 5:30 am which is great, since I am sure I will be finished sleeping by 3:00 or 4:00 am anyway. We will be staying in Palo Alto Jan. 3rd through Jan. 14th. We are driving our car both ways. It is 11 hours and 735 miles from Phoenix.
The only thing left to do, is enjoy Christimas and New Years with the family, pack and say my prayers for the doctors, nurses, hospital staff and a successful surgery. Amen
Pre-Op Testing Complete and Passed
I have completed the Pre-Operative Testing, CBC blood workup, EKG & Treadmill stress test and all is well.
Swallowing Concerns
I recently had some concerns about my upcoming MMA surgery and how it would affect some swallowing issues/choking issues I have had since my first soft tissue sleep apnea surgery. I sent Dr. Li several medical swallow test results which took place 1-2 years ago. I was afraid the new surgery might aggravate these issues. He informed me the surgery would not impact them. So no more worries. I am good to go. I would go tomorrow if I could.
