My Kidney disease- the pre op visits Part 2

My appointment at the hematology clinic was scheduled at 11:00 but I was running an hour behind.  I met with Dr. Sheehan and his resident.  They had received the treatment plan to control excessive bleeding due to hemophilia during the surgery.  They would give me 3200 IU of Advate (recombinant Factor VIII) prior to the surgery and then every 12 hours post.  I went back to Transplant clinic.  Dr. Luis Fernandez, surgeon, was to meet me then but was not able to as he was pulled into surgery.  I was told that the surgeon would meet me prior to the surgery the next day. After a wait I left to the anesthesia dept.  They asked me if I had any prior surgery and any allergies (shell-fish) or problems with anesthesia (none).  Then on to get an ECG.  I met some with the financial counselor once again upon request.  I wanted my Medicare related questions answered.  Based on my conversation I agreed to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B which would be effective Dec 1.  The premium for Medicare is $105, billed every 3 months.  Signing up at this time was more for peace of mind and to avoid complications later on in life. My final stop was admissions.  I got a printout of my day's visits and the lab results. Around 3 pm I received call with my surgery time.

A brief note on what I learnt on signing up for Medicare Part A and Part B.  I have some documents I received at UW with answers why signing up for Medicare at the time of surgery would give piece of mind.

Returned to RR-Deepika 's and had an early dinner.  There were a number of pictures taken that evening to kick-off the transplant surgery.  UW Hospitals has reserved a room for us at the Best Western near the hospital.  We went there to sleep.