Wed 12/04/13 - Dr Schusse update on neurologist

So as I was driving to California with my mom on our mom/daughter trip - I received a call from Dr. Schusse.  She stated that she had spoken with Jennifer at CRS and also to Breck's case worker.  She was told to put some more information together and write a letter as to why the continuity of care was so important to Breck at this time.

Dr. Schusse reassured me that Dr. Johnsen was a very good choice - that she knew of him personally, yet --- it would be best if Breck switched over a couple months AFTER surgery when she was more stable.  That the timing is very bad right now.  She was going to do all she could to try and get approved to see Breck a little longer.

Dr. Schusse also calmed my heart by saying that Breck really didn't need to have an office visit before surgery - that the office visit AFTER surgery would be more critical.

And - also to our relief - Dr. Schusse was able to send over prescriptions that Breck needed.  I was so worried as her refills had run out and she was almost out of meds with no way to see a neurologist!

So - all in all - the conversation was good.  I am constantly amazed at the goodness of these doctors who would go to bat for Breck while knowing full well that she would not STAY as their patient.

Smiles
Sean A'lee

Tues 12/3/13 Insurance Issues --- changing neurologists.

I received a call from Jennifer at CRS.  I was informed that CRS had denied approval for Breck to continue seeing her neurologist - Dr Schusse or Dr. Varma.  They have referred her to a Dr Stanley Johnsen at St Joseph's Hospital.  I was very frustrated.  Really?!  A week and a half away from surgery and we have to switch her neurologist.  This made no sense to me.

I called her surgeon - Dr Kris Smith.  They were not familiar with Dr. Johnsen but told me not to worry that the surgery would still go forward - they didn't need the neurologist in the room with them for this one.  They would have needed the neurologist if we were having the probes put in.  I still was not to comfortable with this.

Then I called Dr. Schusse and Dr Varma's office.  I explained what was going on.  The nurse relayed my concerns to Dr. Schusse and I was told they would get in contact with Jennifer at CRS and see what they could do.

I then tried to call Dr. Johnsen's office to even see if she could make an appointment.  The nurse said she would pass on the information.

I decided I had done all I could at this point and tried to let it go in God's hands... Praying that my mind would stay calm so that I could hear what to do next.

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Sean A'lee