Jennie26's Journal

I am finally getting a Coaguchek machine.

I gave up trying to get my insurance to cover it. Plus, last mintute, I decided it was imperative for me to have it for my Europe trip. I am fortunate to know a lot of doctors, due to the fact that I work in insurance, sell HMOs, and refer docs a lot of patients, thus putting money in their pockets. One in particular has been a big help with my whole ordeal. He is the one who, the second time I was in the hospital, got my filter put in ASAP and had everything taken care of for me....he evn helped me get a private room for a few days!

So he's actually giving me his office's old machine (Coagucheck S) since they just upgraded to a Coaguchek XS. I  bought 48 test strips for $216 online....tomorrow I go in so they can give me training on how it works. I am so excited! It's a bit weird to feel so happy about pricking my finger but I will feel so much better for my Europe trip! I am soooooooo incredibly relieved. It's awesome. I also had another scan of my leg done (yep---I'm crazy...but my INR has been low and I've been having some leg pain...better safe than sorry). No clots! I've got my compression stockings, although they are only 20-30 grade, but they'll work.

<sigh>

I am a bit relieved.

Now I just have to fit all my crap in a carry on. Hmmm....