On Friday, May 6, 2016 I saw Dr. Ellison. At first I tried to see Dr. Kristopher Mitchell who preformed the first surgery, but he is no longer affiliated with the clinic. He relocated to Montana or Wyoming. I didn't know whether Dr. Ellison's opinion would be relevant since it was obvious to me that I was experiencing the same thing (but on the other side) as I did back in 2013. Dr. Mitchell said that it might occur on the other side.
I needed a referral anyway, and Dr. Ellison agreed that the procedure was definitely in order.
I had a golfball sized pouch on the right side of the lower abdomen. This was almost identical to the location (only on the left side) back in July of 2013.
When I left Dr. Ellison's office on Friday afternoon I went across the street to the ATT store, but found nothing that seemed reasonable. I want a smartphone, but forty bucks a month is way too expensive for how much I would use the device. I think the route I'll take is another Tracfone. I'll invest in a good smartphone, and skimp on the monthly plan. This seems to be the most popular, 'Pay As You Go' option .
Dr. Ellison got me an appointment with Dr. Eric High at 900 N. 1st, Springfield Clinic for 2pm. Tuesday, May 10th. I got into the office after going to two different places. I don't think that 900 North was there when I had the operation three years ago. I got right in and he agreed that the surgery was in order. He said that it could be done next week. I said yes.
I went downstairs for an EKG and lab work. This took longer than the consultation with the surgeon. However the nurse scheduled the procedure for next Tuesday at 530 AM!!! I said that was a little too early, and I'll call back tomorrow (they've already left word, but just to call them).
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