When he said the next step was surgery and that he was referring me to a surgeon, that he was automatically referring me to a colorectal surgeon, because why would he refer me to any other kind of surgeon? I guess I got ahead of myself and assumed... if it hadn't been for these forums I wouldn't have thought twice about the next step. Now I'm assuming he did this because my insurance is Medicaid. Tomorrow I intend on calling the colorectal surgeons and seeing if their offices accept Medicaid.
I also have a lot of brain fog right now caused by my fibromyalgia. This rectum issue caused a full body flare up with intense exhaustion, and the pain and other unknown factors cause issues with memory, decision making and alertness.
What sort of questions should I be asking? How do I get their credentials without seeming rude? I've never been in a situation where I faced surgery before. I don't have any family to instruct me or advocate for me.
Thank you kindly for wishing me luck... I am going to need it.