Doctor Visits

I’m seeing my primary care physician later today for the first time after surgery. I had to put her name down on all the paperwork but have not really spoken to her about anything regarding the surgery. I think in this case the cardiologist is the primary contact for the care team. That appointment is Monday but the cardiology office assigned me to a new doctor. I’ve only been to their office several times before the surgery (for something else) so a new doctor in the same office is probably ok. It also appears that the cardiologist is the primary contact for all documentation as well. I filed for a disability claim with the California EDD and the cardiologist needs to go online to provide info regarding my claim. Since they’re the main cardiology office affliated with St. Joseph hospital, they should have plenty of experience with government forms.

Today is also potentially the last appointment with the home nurse program. The RN will decide today whether to discharge me from the program. I think they said that I was recovering well, though I don’t feel it with the nausea and insomnia, probably things a visiting nurse can’t help with anyway. I think it was nice to have someone come by to make sure you weren’t dying but after 4 weeks and doctor appointments coming up, I’m not sure how much value they add anymore.