Laura:  Dr. Chet. is asking for the clearance now and I won't be able to change my surgery date from "tentative" to "confirmed"  until he gives the OK.  And, of course, I'll have to wire transfer the down-payment before my date is secure.

As the surgery date is Jan. 21, I have time to contact a local Dr., have a physical, & see if he/she will accept all of my current labs and assessments (ie. therapists) from the VA and if he/she won't accept them. I'll have to repeat them.
Alot of duplication and expense, but it is what it is and I'm not to be denied. "Where there's a will there's a way!"   

Bottom line is that I am in good health and have nothing to fear.  Weight stable, BP stable, no chronic health issues.

Will keep all posted on how this resolves.

Hugz,
Joi

Quote from: Laura_7 on August 07, 2015, 05:45:30 PM
There might be the possibility this can be done in Thailand. Someone reported having an exam in a hospital before srs.

If you fail the exam and its only days before the surgery, I imagine it would be cancelled and you'd lose a lot of money.

Quote from: SorchaC on August 07, 2015, 11:29:44 AM
Hi Joi, You only need one letter from home and Chett can sort out the other one. As you only have to arrive in Bangkok 3 days before you have allot of time yet to sort it out but if the worst happens and you need to delay I'm sure Chett will agree to a delay. Could you pay a different gender Psyche to write the letter and not involve the VA? You have time now to get in 2 or 3 appointments before you have to send anything.

I hope you get this sorted.

You deserve it and you know it will be a fun time. See you on 7th

Hugs

Sorcha 

Girl, can't wait to meet you! Sooooo anxious now

Quote from: bootifulone on August 08, 2015, 02:24:56 AM

Girl, can't wait to meet you!

That's what Som said as well  In fact she called me adorable in response to a couple of questions I asked re the revision. I'm gonna have a great time in between sleeping and looking out for you

See you soon but try to relax otherwise you'll end up with high BP  I'll make sure Chett doesn't drink his gift until after your op

Hugs

Sorcha 

SorchaC, what dates are you there? We may cross paths

Quote from: Isabelle on August 08, 2015, 10:25:17 PM

SorchaC, what dates are you there? We may cross paths

I arrive on October 7th early evening and depart October 24th. Chett advised 10 days recovery so I thought I'd give him a window of a few days to do the surgery and he chose the day after I arrive. I'll have nothing to do for 2 weeks but enjoy myself. My partner has decided not to come this time so I'm hoping there will be a few folks there and we can all support each other. I'll do the shopping and some cooking for those confined to base

Hope we can meet if you're around

Hugs

Sorcha 

only 5 & half more weeks til I leave!!! Can't wait. I'm counting down the weeks & days!

Quote from: bootifulone on August 26, 2015, 12:54:00 AM


only 5 & half more weeks til I leave!!! Can't wait. I'm counting down the weeks & days!

If you think you're excited now wait until you're counting down in hours not weeks and days You're gonna love it

Hugs

Sorcha