MAR 7, 23 .. SUDDENLY .. INSTANTLY .. BACK TO THE MAYO CLINIC IN PHOENIX .. TODAY

Tuesday the 7th of March.

This morning (hopefully before 12 noon) Patti and I are driving (206 miles, 4+ hours) from Lake Havasu City to Phoenix for another appointment at the Mayo Clinic.

Here’s the deal.

During our last visit to the Mayo Clinic, the week before last, on February the 23rd, Patti was in an appointment with her Allergist (a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases). Will you all keep-in-mind that Allergists are not heart doctors. Will all of you keep-in-mind that Mayo Clinic Doctors may be among the best Medical Doctors in the U.S. bar none.

Because her Allergist noticed that both of Patti’s legs (from the knees down to her feet) were swollen (Edema) Patti’s Allergist highly recommended that Patti see a Cardiologist. As many (probably most) of you know, Cardiologists are medical doctors who have extra education and training in preventing, diagnosing and treating heart conditions.

Her Allergist then “placed an order for treatment by a Cardiologist” into the system. You can’t “just see” a Mayo Doctor. You need a referral. 

The same day, February the the 23rd, Patti contacted the Cardiology Department and was told she needed an EKG and a special blood test. Again, the same day (February 23rd), Patti had both the EKG and the special blood test.

Patti was now “in the system”. Next step, she contacted scheduling in the Cardiology Department. Patti was told : ” We will look into the availability of a Cardiologist and advise you.” She heard nothing. Each day thereafter Patti called them again and was told :”We are still working on this for you. It will probably be June before we have an appointment available. We will get back to you.” Once again she heard nothing.

Yesterday afternoon, Monday the 6th of March once again Patti called the Cardiology Department.

She was told : “You have been approved for an appointment with a Cardiologist. We will connect you with scheduling.”

After a short, perhaps 5 minute wait, an automated voice in scheduling advised Patti over the phone : “Your approximate waiting time will be twenty six (26) minutes.” Patti sighed ready to hang-up. I said : “Patti WAIT!”

In just about twenty six (26) minutes an outstanding scheduler answered. Patti was told : “Yes appointments are into June.” Patti said : “Can I do a video appointment?” .. “NO your initial appointment MUST be live and in person. Let me check for you on cancellations.”

VOILA ! Get this ! GET   THIS !!

The outstanding scheduler said : “We have an appointment available this Wednesday the 8th of March at 9:30am.” 

Patti said : “We can’t make it!” 

I literally screamed across the room from Patti : “Yes we can make it!”

So out and off we will head for Phoenix (206 miles, 4+ hours) hopefully before 12noon.

To Be Continued. So Stay Tuned.

Cap and Patti

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