Pain in a very bad place - update

[Guest guest]

To all who have sent hugs and help, thank you, that means a lot.

My primary physician referred me to a colo-rectal specialist who I saw last

Thursday.

He said they are NOT hemorrhoids. He then took a biopsy. I thought

I had a high pain threshold - I found out differently. I was in more pain for

three days, but it had to be done.

Unfortunately I don't get the results until this coming Wednesday. The

specialist wants to completely rule out cancer which was the reason for the

biopsy. He did tell me that he did not think it is cancer but was not able to

even hazard a guess upon the initial exam.

Of course I'm anxious and pensive to find out what it is because without

insurance, if I have to go into the hospital for any kind of procedure, I'll

have to work out some kind of payment terms.

The specialist did give me a prescription for 5% Lidocane ointment which has

been a God send. At least I've been able to function except for eating.

As the old saying goes, what goes in must come out. As I told the Dr., my

appetite is good but I'm afraid to eat anything. He told me to continue with the

" High Protein, Low Residue Diet " and I should be Ok as it is important I keep my

strength up.

As soon as the specialist calls me, at least I'll know what decisions I'll have

to make. I can get individual health insurance and not have to pay more than

what I was paying each month for my Cobra, but the problem there is the

deductible. I've yet to find any plan that has less than a $2,500 deductible

for hospital admittance. All I can do until Wednesday is pray.

Keaven

[Guest guest]

Prayers coming from here in Ct.God bless, cathie

[Guest guest]

keavan@... wrote:

> To all who have sent hugs and help, thank you, that means a lot.

> My primary physician referred me to a colo-rectal specialist who I saw last

Thursday.

>

> He said they are NOT hemorrhoids. He then took a biopsy. I thought

> I had a high pain threshold - I found out differently. I was in more pain for

three days, but it had to be done.

>

Keavan,

I have had polyps and so has my Sister and on my colonscopy, he snipped them out

and biopsied them and was okay, so hope it is okay. Bennie

[Guest guest]

As soon as the specialist calls me, at least I'll know what decisions I'll have

to make. I can get individual health insurance and not have to pay more than

what I was paying each month for my Cobra, but the problem there is the

deductible. I've yet to find any plan that has less than a $2,500 deductible

for hospital admittance. All I can do until Wednesday is pray.

Hi Keaven

I am so glad you saw the doctor, and hope the biopsy will be

negative.

Please contact the hospital, if your income is low enough your

bill might be free. Virtually all hospitals have programs.

What a relief that you now have 5% Lidocane ointment for relief.

Let us know how you are doing, you know we care about you.

Kaylene

[Guest guest]

Bless your heart. I am sending prayers and gentle hugs your way.

SHELL

>Keavan wrote:

> To all who have sent hugs and help, thank you, that means a lot.

> My primary physician referred me to a colo-rectal specialist who I saw last

Thursday.

>

> He said they are NOT hemorrhoids. He then took a biopsy.

[Guest guest]

You should be able to apply for state insurance through the hospital. A alot

of times they will send in an application for you if you don't have insurance.Â

I would ask them. If they don't apply for you then go to your local DHS

office.

SHELL

--- Keavan wrote:

>As soon as the specialist calls me, at least I'll know what decisions I'll have

to make. I can get individual health insurance and not have to pay more than

what I was paying each month for my Cobra, but the problem there is the

deductible. I've yet to find any plan that has less than a $2,500 deductible

for hospital admittance. All I can do until Wednesday is pray.