Originally Posted by
eatontkd
Argh! The frustration of waiting.
I met with my cardiologist today. He thinks I'm a good candidate for the corrective procedure. But, he won't continue till I get clearance from yet another Neurologist!? I know I have good health insurance. (Believe me, I pay enough for it...) But I feel like my insurance is being charged for extra opinions so everybody's buddy can make money here.
Sorry.
Had to vent.
Whoa ... I would have expected you to have already had the procedure. My understanding is that it is not that invasive ... they use a little umbrella shaped thingy to plug the hole, and it is inserted through the femoral artery. Given the stroke risks, I can't imagine why they *wouldn't* approve the procedure. That's bizarre.
Sorry, man.