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Texts Between Mom and Diane Chemo and Insurance

Texts between me and Diane.

He’s in the most pain I’ve seen in a while.
Sent March 12

Why More?….just being moved around and
port etc?
Rec’d March 12

Took lots of fluid off of right lung.
Sent March 12

Sorry I’m running a little behind, Danielle and Dan
came over. I’m leaving now.
Rec’d March 12

Ok
Sent March 12

If Mat becomes overly sedated acting or
very confused….let the nurse know.
Sent March 12

Yes, she explained what to look for.
Rec’d March 12

Did he do ok last night?
Sent March 12


Was very stressed by chemo but did good. A tiny
nausea but alerted nurse and meds helped
immediately. Team came by…no new orders except
phy therapy to come.
Rec’d March 13

Help him get up and walk.

Great. I am finishing laundry
getting cleaned up. Then to post office
and quick stop at my parents.
Sent March 13


Arpie said to bring all medical bills to you. 
Remember to ask me for them.
Sent March 13

No rush as I said….take your time…I’m ok.
Rec’d March 13

Debra Bock R.N.*** is coming back a little later to have a
conference call w/insurance over injection drugs
needed when at home. I prob need to be here for
that also.
Rec’d March 13


****Debra Bock, RN, RN Case Manager.. She was an amazing resource which will become obvious and Diane and I start navigating insurance, pharmacy, the discharge process and meds for at home.

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