This morning I had my radiation consultation (Dr. Rad). I completed the usual paperwork and first met with Dr. Rad’s assistant. She asked questions and then Dr. Rad came in.

Dr. Rad was unfamiliar with Dr. Opth but seemed to feel better when I told him that Dr. Opth has had at least a couple of melanoma cases before. When it came down to it, Dr. Rad said that they have no experience with this type of melanoma and doesn’t know how he could help. Since Dr. Opth isn’t thinking radiation therapy, it didn’t really matter.

Dr. Rad’s assistant told me I should be putting together my own medical chart, including all test and scan results. She also said I should at least consider going to Wills Eye at some point for a consultation.

I still haven’t received anything from my insurance company, so I called to ask why. They didn’t know why I hadn’t but were willing to send new ones out. I needed to give them appointment dates so they could track them. However, after five I told here there were just too many to use this method. She told me I could access them online, so I’ll look there.

Dr. Opth’s office called and I’m scheduled for surgery on the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week (11/25/08). It’s not until 1:00pm though. The nurses told me at the hospital that it’s best to get the first surgical spot of the day because everyone’s fresher. However, Dr. Opth’s admin said it’s the first surgery he has scheduled that day so I won’t be #5 on the list at least. So my only issue will be the fact that I won’t be able to eat that day until about 3:00pm! I can already hear my stomach growling!