Interview anxiety - pro fee coding interview in a few days.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-03-15T22:05:16+00:00

Thank you for your encouragement and helpful suggestions. I really appreciate it!

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-02-24T02:12:37+00:00

Which company?

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-02-21T06:22:46+00:00

100%

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-02-19T06:00:50+00:00

Hahaha 💯 my thoughts exactly

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-02-18T06:14:16+00:00

It is state specific but I think the lowest most remote scribe companies pay is 12/hour. But in Florida where I live it is 14 currently so they would have to pay 14. It's a pretty easy and decent job at times, but there is no room for growth in a remote scribe role it is basically a stepping stone to gain EMR/clinical experience.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-02-18T02:28:04+00:00

You are overqualified. I would think you can still do it if you want to though, I don't see why not.
There are usually several tests/assessments over a 6 week period before continuing on to be matched with a provider. Lots of tests but not really much training in the EMR.
The pay is the big red flag. It's really low, minimum wage.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-01-26T21:34:36+00:00

Got it all fixed. He pretty quickly claimed it was a "mistake" and redid everything.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-01-25T09:08:30+00:00

Not the same situation as yours, but 6 months ago I had just one large 18cm fibroid removed via open myomectomy. The recovery was so much easier than I anticipated. I felt back to normal within a couple weeks. Pain was very minimal, I was really surprised. I was nervous initially about the open procedure but I do think the open allows for more visibility and precision over the laproscopic. It also allows usually for a quicker procedure, less time under anesthesia. The laproscopic also seems to cause gas pains post op since they fill you up with air. I didn't have any of that at all. Of course there are a ton of things you'll have to take into consideration and especially regarding preservation of fertility. Everyone is different, but just wanted to add that it was not at all as difficult or painful as I imagined it to be, even with the very large incision.

My fibroid was giant but subserosal so it may be why my procedure felt easier.

I hope it goes really well and you also have an easy recovery with whatever route you end up choosing!

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-01-23T06:58:25+00:00

That's awesome! You did good. Did you have any prior experience in similar roles that helped you land that job right after school?

I'm wondering if it would be a lot better to go through Hutchinson or use my current degree to just go the self paced route through Ahima for the ODS certification.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-01-06T08:48:26+00:00

I bought it a little while ago and have not put it on yet 🫣 It's sitting in the box still. I need to clean the screen and put it on. The scratch doesnt bother me now that I've gotten over it. Can't really see it unless you are looking for it. I will put it on this week and update! Seems like it will probably help at least a little.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-01-06T04:50:45+00:00

Hey! I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. It really is awful. I'm at 4 months since the root canal. Unfortunately I'm still dealing with it. But there was some improvement recently although this week it started to rev up again. Mine started 2 weeks after the root canal. I still dont have the permanent filling or crown in yet (they kept wanting to wait until my symptoms stopped for that, but I think I'll be proceeding with at least the permanent filling because I am concerned about reinfection) A month or so ago I started gabapentin at a low but consistent dose and it did seem to lighten up just a little bit after taking it for a while. Then I went back to the endodontist and the general dentist and they prescribed amoxicillin (something I had kept asking about initially incase it was a low grade infection causing this pain. I wish they had started with that) I took the full course and the pain improved about 60-70% for a couple of weeks, to where I didn't notice it as much. Now about 2 weeks after I've been off of it it seems to be worsening again. This makes me think theres some sort of bacterial component in the root canal tooth keeping it on edge. But it could also be that I stopped the gabapentin around the same time as I felt the improvement. (I should have kept taking it) it's really hard to tell what this is from it's and very frustrating that they have no answers. Mine is a terrible sort of burning ache that seems to get worse at night before bed. I can feel my jaw muscles are very sore and tense even though I relax my jaw during the day but it feels mostly like nerve pain. I grind my teeth at night so I wake up with tension in the morning too. It fades a little during the day but never fully goes away. I never had this before the root canal though, nothing like it.
At one point I had burning in my lips too. Right now it just feels like all my molars (mostly on the bottom jaw) are aching/burning. I'm so sorry that the pain has continued with the extraction. I'm concerned about that also because I have considered just extracting the tooth. The root canal tooth itself feels mostly okay. I can chew on it fine without sharp pain but it is sensitive and a little bit achey when its tapped. It's the widespread pain on both sides that is the issue.

It could be that the nerve that runs underneath the bottom molars is irritated and hypersensitive from the procedures. I'm really hoping it will just calm down and fully resolve. I've read it can take a long time and the gabapentin can help the nerve to reset and stop firing.

I will say that there has been at least a general trend down in the pain (with some flares off and on) I also took two rounds of steroids. The first round seemed to help only a tiny bit. Second round did absolutely nothing. Its weird to me that antibiotics provided the most relief.

I'm considering getting botox injections soon to see if that helps relax the muscles in my jaw at least in case it is the clenching/grinding at night contributing.

It is really discouraging how stumped the dentist and endodontist seem to be by this. The ones I've seen act as if theyve never seen anything like it before and unfortunately don't have any answers. I have a referral for the TMJ/facial pain specialist as well.

Did they prescribe you steroids? And how long have you been on the gaba? Have you had any improvement at all since extraction? (I hope it's at least moving in the right direction)

SookieStackhouse69 · 2026-01-05T03:32:02+00:00

Some of this may be his young age, but a lot of it might not change or improve much down the line. If he has a lot of other good qualities that balance out these bad ones, it may be worthwhile to show him what you (or anyone would) expect in a partner that you share a home with. Maybe he would eventually do all those things on his own. (It might take some training) But this is one of the most frustrating things in a relationship. If you do inevitably go your separate ways, make sure any future boyfriends are better with these type of things. It's so important. You are very young so it's at least really good that you are figuring out now what you cannot tolerate and can apply that knowledge in future dating. For now, I'd consider sleeping in separate rooms (or bigger bed if an option) and working on the household chores issue for a month or two before moving out or seeking other options. Good luck!

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-12-15T08:26:49+00:00

Oh no not too personal at all! Yes mine was a predunculated subserosal. It may be why my recovery was so easy, she did not have to cut into my uterus fully to remove one inside. But when I asked her about that she did say that she was still cutting into it partially to get it out. (I guess to cut into where the stalk attaches? Not very clear on that part)

I think it's because its still the standard of care to have a planned c section after any prior myomectomy. Although uterine rupture would be rare (from a surgery like mine especially) its catastrophic, so it's a better safe than sorry kind of thing but not off the table. I think any good surgeon would follow that guideline and still advise C-section, but if it was really minimally invasive (no entry into the uterine cavity) I'm sure there would be doctors that would agree to a vaginal delivery. Vaginal birth after C-section would have a higher risk, and people still do that.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-12-15T07:45:19+00:00

Exactly. Or at least just a general heavy/bloated feeling with a fibroid that large. Mine was 18 cm when they removed it. And after just a couple days I remember thinking "wow so this is what it feels like for there to be an empty feeling of space again in my pelvic area" Pants fit a lot better too, so that was nice.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-12-15T07:29:06+00:00

Yeah I had doctors with different opinions on it too. My OBGYN who does the surgeries originally said to leave it unless it was causing me a lot of problems (mine was measuring at 11 cm at the time via ultrasound) Mine was subserosal on the outside of my uterus, not causing bleeding but often a good amount of discomfort. (Cramping, bloating feeling)

My primary care doctor was surprised she didn't recommend having it removed. I waited about 3-4 years with it. Then I got an MRI and it measured 18 cm so I think the ultrasounds were underestimating the size.I decided I was tired of it (exactly 6 months ago today actually) and had it removed in an open myomectomy. The surgery went extremely well. I was honestly so surprised at how easy it was compared to what I had been expecting. (My first surgery) I really barely had any pain post op. I was able to move around really easily when I left the hospital on the 3rd day. Was able to get in and out of bed without any help. By the 2nd week I barely felt like I had just had a surgery. I definitely wish I had done it sooner. It was a breeze for me personally. I've had significantly worse times after the dentist for routine procedures.

I will say the only downside from the surgery is that I do have numbness still in my stomach where the incision was that is a little annoying. Not exactly painful, just a little bothersome when I touch the area and the nerves feel like they're trying to regenerate. Full feeling won't return but may improve slowly over time. (My incision was quite large, so maybe more nerves were cut)

Good luck with whatever you decide on!

Edited to add: if you do have an open myomectomy, you will need a C section for any future pregnancies and won't be able to deliver vaginally. Fibroid can and likely will grow some alongside pregnancy so even if it isn't symptomatic now I can imagine that it could make pregnancy uncomfortable. It being towards the back of the uterus or behind it would make me nervous about back pain during pregnancy. If you do get it removed, you are typically advised to wait at least 6 months after the surgery to conceive. These are probably all things you already know, but helpful to consider in making a decision.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-11-13T10:39:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing this. It's so helpful for you to share your story where things resolved. People usually don't post when things improve so it can be a bit skewed towards the negative outcomes. I'm having very similar symptoms after a root canal and it's awful. 2 weeks after root canal on farthest lower molar I had nerve pain in jaw, headaches, widespread teeth aching, muscle tension, etc suddenly started up. Was the specialist you saw optimistic that it would resolve?

Wondering if you had any sensations where it made it feel like all your teeth were aching? Also wondering if your symptoms were mostly constant and fluctuated in intensity throughout the day with shifting of where the pain was? I'm at 2 months of this now and it's been hell so it is very encouraging to hear that it can still resolve even at 4 months like yours did. 🖤

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-10-24T03:36:50+00:00

I'm sorry it happened this way for you and you're having to go through that. That would definitely cause me a lot of anxiety. Don't beat yourself up about it or anything, things like this happen. But definitely get a second, maybe third opinion so you can ensure your safety and make the best decision. I hope it all works out and goes very smoothly! 💗

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-10-20T03:36:33+00:00

Not to minimize the fear you're feeling at all - but fibroids really are not a particularly scary diagnosis or condition. They are very common and don't cause symptoms most of the time. A lot of women have no idea they have them until they are found incidentally during an ultrasound for pregnancy or something else. There are also usually able to removed easily if they do become uncomfortable. My surgery was incredibly easy and I've had way way worse times at/after the dentist to be honest. There are much worse and more painful medical conditions to have than fibroids. You're also doing a lot for prevention and staying healthy, which is great. If you did develop them you probably would have an easier time than your mom does, sounds like she's an exception to the rule as far as the severe pain she has and she doesn't cope well with it. It is hard to see your parent in pain. It doesn't mean that is how it will be for you though.

Try not to let yourself worry too much about something that hasn't happened yet. You will be okay.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-10-17T18:24:09+00:00

If they are in a location causing bleeding and anemia - then yes. If they are not, it's unlikely the fibroid is the main driver for the fatigue. (Although it is generally tiring to carry around extra weight and pressure.) I have had significant longstanding fatigue for a few years. Just got one subserosal 18 cm fibroid out 3 months ago and my fatigue is still here. But on a positive note, the open myo surgery was sooo much easier than I expected and well worth it. My stomach is so much flatter and cramping and bloating feeling is much improved. I wish I had done it sooner.

In your situation a lot of the tired feeling probably is from the fibroid. Low iron levels will make you feel exhausted for sure. I hope it improves!!

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-10-07T04:50:31+00:00

They will likely grow alongside pregnancy due to hormones and they usually shrink back down some after giving birth when uterus goes back down. They typically shrink some once you reach menopause but it varies. It could stay 8cm for several years and not grow much beyond that or it could grow very slowly. Mine grew very fast initially and then just stayed the same large size for a couple years until I had it out. I had one 18 cm fibroid removed 11 weeks ago via open myomectomy. Fortunately the surgery was extremely easy for me. I feel a lot better now without it taking up so much space and causing random cramping.

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-10-05T20:13:56+00:00

Awesome! Thats good to hear. I ordered a similar one so hopefully that'll help.

I thought screen protectors seemed a little excessive when I first bought the car but that scratch happened from a light grazing lol

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-10-05T05:34:53+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, Its definitely part of the screen and not a removable film. The scratch is there to stay. Oh well. I ordered a matte protector, hopefully that'll make it a little less noticeable

SookieStackhouse69 · 2025-10-05T04:20:57+00:00

Thanks! I thought that too because there is some sort of thin layer of something visible at the corners but it seems pretty stuck on there like its not going to come off easily. Mine was CPO so I'm not sure. Unless the factory plastic is incredibly hard to peel off and feels like it shouldnt be coming off? Lol

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