I spent much of last week on calls and sending emails dealing with my insurance company who didn’t think my scans were medically necessary!!!
You heard me right! You can imagine how I have been feeling. The primary cancer/tumor is still in my colon! What’s wrong with these people?! Are they trying to kill me?? I want it out yesterday!!
Fast forward to today, March 7th, my day of appointments: Blood work, scans that I wouldn’t have, seeing colon surgeon Dr. Seth Felder and urology/GU surgeon Dr. Logan Kemp. We were determined to make the best of it and hope the clinical notes from today will change my insurance’s mind!
Blood work was a breeze. Andy and I took a walk, sat on a bench outside in the sun for a bit, and then went to the cafeteria to grab lunch and burn some time (time that would have been for scans).
We met with my colon surgeon, Dr Felder. He was in good spirits and was willing to move forward with scheduling!! Hallelujah 😇 I still need the scans, but thank goodness we are moving forward!! I won’t know the date until the scheduler calls me. We do know it will be in April. Of course they tell you all the worst case scenarios 🤪 but they are not expected in my case 🤞🏻. He still wanted me to meet the GU surgeon in case my left ureter is involved, but based on his review of scans currently available he thought it might be ok! More good news!
I know the pic looks crazy, but I love it!! 😍 It means we have a plan!
We then hurried down to the GU clinic and met with Dr. Logan Zemp. He was funny and laid back but most importantly he also thought my ureter may be fine. He will still place stents as a precaution to help preserve the ureters during the colon surgery. Of course they tell you all the worst case scenarios 🤪 but again they are not expected in my case 🤞🏻.
So, what does all of this mean?
It means we are moving forward with surgery to remove my primary colon tumor in hopes of ridding my body of cancer!
It also means I will be holding my breath 😱 until I am able to have the 3 phase CT scans which will confirm no new cancer, show my liver growth, and show the surgeons the blood flow which allows for a final surgical plan!
Please Don’t Stop Praying! Pray the cancer is completely gone from my body! Pray the CT scans will be approved and show only good news! Pray for one another and be kind! I am also praying for each of you! 💕
COLON CANCER is preventable! GET your COLONOSCOPY!!! 💩💩(stop waiting)
Such amazing news and SO happy for you! Prayers Prayers and Prayers for you to be cancer free very soon. Love you
Praying praying praying. ❤❤❤❤
Praise the Lord, GOD is Great!! Continued prayers for you speedy recovery. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹😘
Angela, I am so proud of you, and for all of your friends and family who are praying daily for your healing. I love you – to infinity and back ! Love, Mom
We’ll keep praying and you keep fighting and getting better!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Angela, I’m praying regularly for complete healing. Much love to you and Andy!❤️
Sooo happy for your news!!! So great to hear, I think of you often and say a prayer when I do…continue the healing and best wishes for this new journey xoxo 😘
Happy for this encouraging report. Sorry we didn’t get to see you this time. Just know we are here for you when you need us or just when we can take you to dinner.
Angela ,
These insurance fricken companies really piss me off ! I hate this control they have over lives ! Of course they are medically necessary.. wth ,, sorry venting ! You are doing amazing and I love the diagrams and you share ! Being a RN , you understand that you have to be your own advocate and not to accept any nonsense.. I know you will have the surgery in April and it’s going to be very successful!! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Angela ,
These insurance fricken companies really piss me off ! I hate this control they have over lives ! Of course they are medically necessary.. wth ,, sorry venting ! You are doing amazing and I love the diagrams and you share ! Being a RN , you understand that you have to be your own advocate and not to accept any nonsense.. I know you will have the surgery in April and it’s going to be very successful!! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Angela, I am so happy things are going this direction! These freaking insurance companies are ridiculous. Of course it’s medically necessary, give me a break! I’m so glad you’re an RN and your own advocate and will not accept any nonsense.
April is around the corner and I know your surgery will be successful! I’m sure the scans will be approved, and you will soon be able to say that you are cancer free! You’re a warrior and an inspiration!
My colonoscopy is scheduled for April 22,❤️❤️🙏🏻
Love that crazy picture of your colon!! Love that it means there’s a plan!! Continued prayers for more moving forward and for you to be cancer free!! Much love, Tina
So happy to hear good news again. Keep fighting.
Great news Angela! God and his warriors are fighting for you🙏❤
You got this hon!! I can’t wait to read the update that says that you are cancer free. Loads of love and prayers headed your way. 😘😘😘😘
Thank you for the update and looks like your docs have a good plan for you. Let us lift you in prayer and positive thoughts as you prepare for the next phase of treatment. You’ve got this❤️
Yes!!! Moving forward. So happy for you
I’m so happy to hear that things are moving along. Sending continued strength, love, and prayers.💪❤️🙏
I am so angry after reading that the insurance company won’t approve these much needed scans. It makes me wonder if the Insurance companies truly have anyone’s best interest in mind. Do they think that by preventing the scans they might also prevent the surgery? Let’s all Storm the gates of Heaven with our prayers that ALL Angela’s diagnostics and treatments will be approved. God will have the Final say!
Glad for the good news and praying for the insurance company to get this right and for more positive news leading to good health!
Angela, your attitude is EVERYTHING! You will beat this because your energy is so positive! I continually pray for you & Andy. 💝
Angela- Your name is on my bathroom mirror and I lift you up in prayer eery morning- Praying for all cancer cells to vacate and be gone in Jesus name!
Continued prayers from your Mom’s neighbor!🙂🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Angela, What a relief you must feel to have a plan after so much waiting and uncertainty. Your diagram is awesome! Keep up the good fight. We are behind you and we pray for you to be 100% cancer free.