It has been a while.........

It has been nearly a month since I have posted any new information and now seems to be a good time to update everyone. Progress has been slow on the lap band surgery adventure. As I have said before I have to complete a long laundry list of items. On February 16 I will be attending a surgical orientation class and after that I have the followings items to complete. I have to meet with these people:

1) EKG, Chest X ray and Blood work.

2) Pulmonary Doctor to clear for me surgery.

3) Psychologist

4) Hospital's Registered Dietitian

5) Physical Therapy (Basically starts an exercise program)

6) Consultation with my surgeon.

7) Hospital's Head Surgical Nurse.

It is possible the doctor will order more pre-op testing after my consult with him.

I am going to try my best to accomplish the majority of these tasks within the next two weeks. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Georgescu click on the link below:

http://www.cssdenver.com/index.htm

While on the home page click on Our Doctors to see a picture of Dr. Georgescu and read his bio. Dr. Georgescu has done gallbladder surgery on Jackie, Brian and me. He is a very compassionate doctor and has an excellent bedside manner. He will stay and answer all of your questions during an office visit. I would not want anyone else to perform the lap band surgery on me.

I want to also update all of you on my claim(s) against the Department of Energy. I talked to a representative with the Department of Labor today and was told it may take up to 90 days for the adjudication board to issue a ruling. I was told that it normally does not take the full 90 days. The representative I talked to still maintains I have a very good case and that we are nearing the end of this road.

He also gave me good news regarding my case. As of January 9, 2009 the government has approved me for medical benefits which will pay 100% of all my medical expenses. I feel that if the government has approved medical benefits for me then I should have a good chance of winning my claims. They are supposed to be sending me an insurance card to use when I go to National Jewish Research Hospital or anything related to Beryllium disease treatment.

Please pray for me and my family regarding the disposition of my claims. Hopefully we will receive some closure after a long hard battle.

Hopefully I have not bored you with this posting, but I wanted to take time out to update you all on my current status.

Also I want to wish my sister in law, Jerry Sue, a very happy birthday which is on the 9th of February. When it comes to having sister in laws I was blessed with the best.

Until Next Time.....Danny a.k.a. P Bear