Some Light at the End of the Tunnel

I was back in the ER last night beause my pain has become unmanageable. I couldn't get comfortable in any position sitting, standing, or laying down. Luckily the ER doctor that had originally seen me on November 23rd and had referred me to a neurosurgeon was there and very frustrated that it had been 4 weeks since he saw me and that I STILL had not been seen by the specialist. He called over to the neurosurgeon's office and talked to a different neurosurgeon this time. Once he explained what was going on, the surgeon said he wanted me to call the office the next morning and would make sure I got an apt Monday or Tuesday. I called this morning and cringed expecting the same cranky receptionist to tell me I would have to wait and "we can't make an apt till your doctor reviews your cast....stop bothering to call. Instead, I met no resistance, she still had quite an attitude, but she put me right through to the nurse. When I spoke to the nurse she said that Dr. Tolbert had called his office and let them know I would be calling and that they were to make me an apt. I was actually able to get an apt tomorrow at 2:15. About time!! I WON'T be  seeing Surgeon "I am too busy to make you a priority, who cares about your pain!"  I WILL be seeing Surgeon "Wow you need to be seen as soon as possible!" I like the second surgeon he agrees with me and my ER doctor. Guess being the squeaky wheel over and over has finally paid off. Yet another Christmas Miracle!