“My” therapist is back from vacation so we’re meeting again this Monday. I put “my” in quotes because I’ve only seen her twice so far for a total of two hours. I think we’re still in the introduction phase so we haven’t really discussed anything yet. A lot of my friends know I’m seeing a therapist post-surgery and asked about it. I have to tell them not much has happened yet. I only get 16 sessions paid for by my work insurance; anything past that will likely be charged at her regular rate which is $135/hour.
I’m more looking forward to meeting the psychologists at the Cardiac Rehab Program. I think they have experience dealing with patients that experienced major cardiac surgery or heart attacks, and the resulting depression that follows. I am still a bit anxious, but the level of anxiety is much lower than a few weeks ago after getting some definite milestones regarding the current kidney transplant schedule. After that, I’m most worried about the persistent numbness in my feet, and the large number of dental problems. I swear I had dental clearance for transplant 18 months ago. How did things fall apart so fast?
Life with chronic diseases 