Hi Again!  I wrote a few weeks ago about my DH having MM and my wanting him to get a second opinion.  I did talk him into it.  Stanford confirmed receipt of his images last Monday.  How long should it be before we hear back?  I hate to keep calling them as I know how busy they must be. 

We are in a time crunch for a few reasons.  One, if he needs the surgery, I don't have much sick time left to be with him.  I am a teacher, and spring break is coming up.  I'd love to be able for him to have the surgery when I could actually be there with him as much as possible.

Secondly, he was "laid off' this past week.  He hasn't worked since Nov. 21, and he did receive a note to go back to work, but suddenly his shop "is really slow" and there is no work for him.  (Of course, no one else got laid off.)  My DH refuses to persue a wrongful suit against his now former employer.  I think he got laid off because of his health...he needs to find another job ASAP, and there actually are a few places around that have jobs listed right now...we just need to find out if he needs more surgery first.

Any input you have about the turn around time for a recommendation from Dr. Steinberg would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Shari

Hi Shari,
I too have some films being reviewed. Teresa told me yesterday that there was an emergency surgery on Monday that interrupted the scheduled weekly conference. She said they'll do their best to review films during the week. I usually communicate with Teresa via email, teresab@stanford.edu. Given her tremendous workload, I'm always amazed at how quickly she responds. I hope you hear soon.

Jessina,
You'll be in my prayers.
Kim

Why 3 surgeries?