My chemo was a nightmare on Thursday, not the actual chemo part, that was fine. But the part before I even got my chemo was the pits. We waited and checked in as usual in the oncology center sat down and 45 min ticked by. I texted my nurse navigator and she came out right away. she went back to check and see what was up and came back with someone to explain. Because my chemo was new and had not used before my insurance company had not approved for me to get it. So we sat for a bit longer and then the hustled us back to the infusion center. I had to sign a paper saying if my insurance company did not cover the infusion that we would be responsible to pay the bill. A whopping $10,000. They hooked my up and gave me and IV just to be ready. I got my premeds, After an hour of my hubs and another hospital rep talking to the insurance company they got the approval. Signed sealed and faxed. So I got my treatment which lasted about 2 minutes.
It was an emotional draining process. I am glad that I won't have to go through that again. I guess getting a brand spanking new drug is great but sometimes it takes a while for the insurance companies to catch up.I am feeling well and have not had any side affects so far. Just sleepy.
Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers, they mean so much to me.
Really is a shame you have to go through the hassle with the insurance company.
Glad to hear you haven't had any side affects.
You're in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by: Makingnoapologies.blogspot.com | December 05, 2010 at 10:19 AM
I just found your blog. The pictures are beautiful. I'm sorry to hear you're going thru Chemo. I'm adding you to my 'prayer box'. God's blessing be with you. Heather
Posted by: heather | December 05, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Remembering you in prayer.
Posted by: magnolia | December 05, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Sarah,
I am so sorry you had to go through that....I can imagine what a nightmare that was. I am glad they approved it! Glad you have no side affects...
thinking of you lots,
annie
Posted by: firefly hill | December 05, 2010 at 01:20 PM
So much unnecessary worry for you both - what a horrible experience.
I am so glad that you are safely back home.
Alicex
Posted by: Alice C | December 05, 2010 at 01:36 PM
Too bad they don't let you know about these things ahead of time.
Glad you are feeling well, I'm sending good vibes!
Posted by: M.J. Jacobsen | December 05, 2010 at 03:36 PM
insurance blows! just sending some calm and positive thoughts your way....
laura
Posted by: laura | December 05, 2010 at 05:36 PM
Praying for you that the next infusions will go quick and that the side effects continue to go easy on you.
Posted by: Xtremeparnthood | December 06, 2010 at 06:18 AM
Glad they approved payment in time for you to relax - at least a little! - before the treatment. And I hope you continue to feel well. I think of you often, and send good thoughts.
Posted by: quinn | December 06, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Well, I have to say that I am happy that you are feeling well, despite all the run-around you had to go through! It is good news that you didn't get stuck with the $10k.
Posted by: Farmer Gal | December 09, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Hate that you have to go through this. Hope the sleepy goes away soon and that you are feeling energized soon!
DI
Posted by: Di | December 10, 2010 at 07:50 AM
Hope that you are feeling good and ready for the holidays. I hope you have the best time ever!
Posted by: Weekend Cowgirl | December 14, 2010 at 09:39 PM