The paper trail starts here.......

We received the forms from our Western-Southern cancer policy, so whatever we get from them will be paid directly to us to help with whatever. When Earl started filling in the form last night, he said "well, if we did not have this policy, I wouldn't be having the operation." I immediately told him that of course you would, we have health insurance to cover most of the bills, etc. He said "no, I mean if we had cancelled this policy 3 months ago, as we almost did, I wouldn't be having the operation, because you would have KILLED me!" and we laughed.......
I made several calls this morning, to Aramark in South Bend, to Aetna, our health carrier, and to Dr. Warren's office. Marianne at the dr.'s office said they do not charge to complete the forms we will need for Earl's employer & for the insurance, so that is some good news. I've heard of other doctor's offices charging up to $20.00 for each form they complete.
I talked to Earl around 12:30; he said he is not having a good day today--tried to eat his tapioca pudding, but even that is getting difficult. It is so hot out today, he is drinking cold water & maybe that has something to do with it. He told me last night that it helps a little to eat when he is drinking something hot. Tuesday cannot come fast enough.