It feels like a mighty long time

@GardenGerty (159033)
United States
April 12, 2024 10:05pm CST
About two months ago Bob was told that he likely would be a good candidate for a referral for hyperbaric therapy. He had to wait and see what the urologist said. About one month ago, Bob was asked if he would be interested in the therapy. We had done some reading and such and immediately said "yes". They said to expect a call when they could start scheduling. I got the call and was asked what location would be best. He only will have to drive a half hour. A little over ten days ago we went to the wound treatment facility at the Newton Medical Center and had two and a half hours of discussion and information. They said they would need to hear from his cardiologist, neurologist, and pacemaker manufacturer before a final decision was made. At a little after 8 this morning the call came through. Next Monday will be his first treatment. He will have four treatments next week. I am already scheduled to be off work that day. I really wanted to be able to go to the first one with him. I had taken off because I have an appointment with a cardiologist later in the day. We shopped, and went out for a nice dinner this evening. We feel like it is a good start. Yay!!
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@sallypup (59185)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Apr
That's great that Bob will at last get the medical treatment that he needs.
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@GardenGerty (159033)
• United States
13 Apr
I had asked about it before, as stroke treatment. It has been shown effective but insurance will not pay for it for that. It will still benefit him for that I believe. With all the documentation of radiation damage and sickness that is what got him in for treatment.
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@just4him (314721)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Apr
I'm glad the treatments are starting soon.
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@GardenGerty (159033)
• United States
13 Apr
Yes, finally.
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@just4him (314721)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Apr
@BarBaraPrz (46175)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
13 Apr
Let's hope it does the trick.
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@GardenGerty (159033)
• United States
13 Apr
We feel very positive about this.
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@RebeccasFarm (87332)
• United States
13 Apr
I am glad Bob is getting the care he needs.
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@GardenGerty (159033)
• United States
13 Apr
We are excited.
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• United States
14 Apr
@GardenGerty I really am too. I hope it helps him a lot.
@LadyDuck (465996)
• Switzerland
13 Apr
I know that a pacemaker is not a problem for hyperbaric therapy, I am glad that Bob has been accepted.
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@GardenGerty (159033)
• United States
13 Apr
It is not supposed to be a problem but the wound clinic still likes to let the manufacturer know.
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@LadyDuck (465996)
• Switzerland
13 Apr
@GardenGerty It is better to check twice than to have problems.
@LindaOHio (166250)
• United States
13 Apr
I'm so happy for you and Bob. I hope your cardiologist appointment goes well. Have a good weekend.
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@GardenGerty (159033)
• United States
13 Apr
The cardiologist will probably ask why I am not on statins. When I saw him before he had no real concerns.
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@jstory07 (135935)
• Roseburg, Oregon
13 Apr
That is great that Bob will get the treatment that he needs.
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@GardenGerty (159033)
• United States
13 Apr
We are excited and pleased.
@wolfgirl569 (100049)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Apr
Great news. I hope it helps
@RasmaSandra (76335)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Apr
Best of luck to Bob with the treatments, Glad you got to go out for a nice dinner, I hope you have a good Sunday,
@TheHorse (211974)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Apr
Hope things work out well.
@JudyEv (332014)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Apr
That's really good news. It's amazing how many health professionals have to be involved/consulted before some of these procedures take place.
@paigea (36223)
• Canada
14 Apr
I hope that treatment is successful.
@grenery8 (5898)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
13 Apr
i am glad you had a good dinner and wish you both luck next week