Sisters and Doctors Part 2

 Pre-surgery Work

Alright, the appointment had been made. I needed to get two things before the surgery, an ultrasound on the hands and bloodwork.

The bloodwork went relatively quickly. Went to the billing office, paid for the tests, and went straight in. 

The Laboratory

The ultrasound was a little more complicated. I walked up to the radiology desk was told I needed an appointment, and I could get it done that day if I wanted. But they couldn't tell me the price until they talked to the doctor. So I made the appointment and waited. And waited. And waited. And waited.

Finally, some one came to me and said they had the cost. So they took me to the billing office , talked to the clerk and walked off. I asked the price and he said 6400 rupees. I did not have 6400 rupees on me. So I was just going to leave and bring back the money later. But my first stop was the radiology department to tell them I didn't have the money. I walked up to the counter and told them as much. Their response, "How much DO you have?"

I took out all my money and counted it there. 5500. They said, "Wait here and maybe we can get a discount, 10% or 20%." So I waited. And waited. And waited.

Finally, the same women that got me the first price came back to me, walked me to the billing office, talked to the clerk, and walked away. I asked the clerk the price. His response, "3400 rupees." Well hells bells, that I had. So I paid and got my appointment.

So to make a long wait short, I got into the ultrasound room. A cramped room with what must have been 10 people. Both hands were thoroughly ultra-sounded. And another 1.5 hours later, I had my reports.

A long day, 5-6 hours at the hospital. But my tests were done and the last thing to do was the actual surgery itself. This will be saved for part 3.