So I got a call this morning from my first surgeon's nurse. He isn't going to have back surgery after all! Thank goodness for him! And pretty good news for me, too! So, now I am back to my original surgeon again. I still don't know the exact date of surgery, but they are giving me a guess of mid-August. I am waiting for all the surgeons to jive their schedules and give me a date. Pre-Surgery testing is still on the books for next Monday, the 22nd.
***deep breath***
I was able to get a little bit of a discount from my original quote of $6800 down to $6495, which basically equates to 10% off the hospital's portion for the non-covered part of my surgery. I have about $2400.00 I can access in a deferred retirement fund for part of that, but had to borrow $4800 against my car for the rest. I borrowed enough money to ensure that other out of pocket medical expenses will be covered as well. No surprises, if I can help it. Any money I can earn, save or raise will go toward paying off that loan.
***deep breath***
I have living expenses pretty much covered for the time I will be off work, which will be for 6-8 weeks. I have some leave time built up, and have short term disability insurance that will help me recoup some lost income. And of course family and medical leave will protect my job with Game and Fish.
***deep breath***
I am trying to remind myself to just keep breathing. Soon this will be a memory and I will be well, and well on my way to the healthier person I know is in here someplace.
To those of you who have encouraged me in this endeavor to keep everyone updated and ask for prayer and support, thank you for the encouragement! When stress weighs so heavily down upon you, you just don't know where to start. Thank you for reminding me:
***Just Keep Breathing, Kimberly...***
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