Guest guest Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hey Jeff, I had a hip replacement at 36 yrs old (6 months ago). It is no picnic, but neither was living with the pain or limitations. Find a good surgeon who wants to help you achieve your goals. My surgeon gave me no limitations post surgery, he just told me to live my life. I walk, hike, and do yoga. I don't think an employer can ask why you are limping unless it may have an impact on your job, what kind of work do you do? Anyway, the down time was about 6 weeks for the limitations/restrictions and healing, after that you bounce back slowly. I spent 5 days in the hospital and came straight home after with outpatient pt coming for the next 2 weeks. Good luck to you. - > > > I need a hip repalcement..that really sucks..I'm 43 and limp a > lot...what is the cost and down time? Is the way to go metal or > plastic? I just move to a new area and need to get insurance and > it will be hard when I walk into an interview limping..what do I say? > My feet hurt.....? Help...Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Look into metal on metal, what we have found has my husband going to go for one. And can you get a resurface? That seems to be better, because from everything I have read that you can get one more replacement out of your hip. Where do you live? Free yourself from those irritating pop-up ads with MSN Premium: Join now and get the first two months FREE* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 $63,000 for 23 treatments?! That is ghastly! I had 115 treatments for $17,250, which is $150 per treatment. Of course it was at a clinic. When I received them at a hospital they charged $700 per treatment, 5 years ago. I'm sure they are much more now. ___________________________________________________________________ Get Juno Platinum for as low as $4.97/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 250MB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/half to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi, I almost hate to post this because it is rather depressing, but my husband just informed me that our two boys' prescription meds costs last year were about $20,00. They are both on " basic " meds (SSRI, antifungal, antiviral, Tenex, Strattera, antihistamine, nasal sprays) & one is on antiseizure meds. And then there are multivitamins which of course are not covered. Fortunately our insurance covered almost all of it but it is a huge expense... especially when there is no end in sight. Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested to know the costs. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 In Pennsylvania Medicaid pays for all that my insurance company does not (Dr. visit copays, prescriptions etc...) Lori in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 At what age can you do this for your child? Can you have this in addn to your regular insurance? Our insurance pays for some of the meds but not others. Would medicaid pick up what the insurance does not? I really fear what will happen when he is 18. Will our insurance not cover him anymore under our family plan? I fear that we will not be able to find an ind. ins. to cover him what with all of his medical expenses. He has a diagnosis of Autism as was given to him when he was 9, but he is almost 15 now, and I'm sure it would not longer apply. It is still in his school iep, however. I was about to have that changed, but maybe I shouldn't. He is really more a.d.d. with severe ld. I had no idea medicaid paid for prescriptions. do they pay for all of amt or a part? BArb --- Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: > , > > Thanks for this info... I have never looked into > that before, and we fear > what would happen if we were without health > insurance. > > Caroline > > > > From: nancy ballard <atlantickayaker@...> > > Reply-< > > > Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 06:53:58 -0800 (PST) > > < > > > Subject: Re: FW: Cost > > > > Get your kids on Medicaid under the Beckett > Law. THis way you pay zero > > prescription expenses. Go talk to your > pediatrician about who can help you. In > > our state it is the dept of disabilities and > special needs. Getting your kids > > on medicaid first requires you apply for SSI for > your kids as disabled > > children. They will reject you based on your > income, but once you get the > > letter of rejection on both boys, you should > approach the Dept of Social > > Services in your state to get them signed up for > medicaid and state that you > > are filing for medicaid under the Beckett > Law. > > > > It is very important that you do not have any > assets in your child's name, > > that includes bank accts, treasury notes, etc. > Once you state your kids have > > no assets at all, and that you are applying under > Beckett, they should > > begin to get your medicaid application underway. > You will need to supply the > > diagnosis information to DSS. Hopefully you have > an official diagnosis of > > " autism " some states include " aspergers " under the > autism umbrella, some > > don't. > > > > Its very important to get Medicaid if you can, > that way they will have > > medical/prescription insurance across their > lifetime. It also pays for speech > > and OT therapy. Your pediatrician should be able > to help you. > > > > Good luck, > > > > > > > > > > Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I almost hate to post this because it is rather > depressing, but my husband > > just informed me that our two boys' > prescription meds costs last year > > were about $20,00. They are both on " basic " > meds (SSRI, antifungal, > > antiviral, Tenex, Strattera, antihistamine, nasal > sprays) & one is on > > antiseizure meds. And then there are > multivitamins which of course are not > > covered. > > > > Fortunately our insurance covered almost all of it > but it is a huge > > expense... especially when there is no end in > sight. > > > > Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested > to know the costs. > > > > Caroline > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Responsibility for the content of this message > lies strictly with > > the original author(s), and is not necessarily > endorsed by or the > > opinion of the Research Institute and/or the > Parent Coalition. > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > ! GROUPS LINKS > > > > > > Visit your group " " on the web. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I THINK if you use Medicaid you HAVE to use a Medicaid doctor and therefore the Medicaid doctor would have to be the doctor on the prescription. I looked into SSI a few years ago (most kids with SSI have Medicaid, too) and you really give up a lot of options. It would also give a label that would stick for a long time (maybe his/her lifetime) for your child. This might become a problem if you are looking for your child to recover. I'm no expert, so don't quote me! - in Mobile, AL Reality lies beyond the horizon... Wonderwegian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Barb, I just found this " official " page for Indiana Medicaid waivers... it doesn't have a whole lot of information but it has some contacts, which might help in figuring out what the set-up is in our state. http://www.in.gov/fssa/elderly/medicaid/ Caroline > From: Barb Katsaros <barbkatsaros@...> > Reply-< > > Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:46:28 -0800 (PST) > < > > Subject: Re: Cost > > At what age can you do this for your child? Can you > have this in addn to your regular insurance? Our > insurance pays for some of the meds but not others. > Would medicaid pick up what the insurance does not? > > I really fear what will happen when he is 18. Will > our insurance not cover him anymore under our family > plan? I fear that we will not be able to find an ind. > ins. to cover him what with all of his medical > expenses. He has a diagnosis of Autism as was given > to him when he was 9, but he is almost 15 now, and I'm > sure it would not longer apply. It is still in his > school iep, however. I was about to have that > changed, but maybe I shouldn't. He is really more > a.d.d. with severe ld. > > I had no idea medicaid paid for prescriptions. do > they pay for all of amt or a part? BArb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Barb, My mom is on medcaid to pay the part of the expensive that does not covered by medicare b. When she went to get one of the med for hypertension, and was told us medcaid will pay half because the dosage is two times a day. They will only pay one times a day. Jin > > > Hi, > > > > > > I almost hate to post this because it is rather > > depressing, but my husband > > > just informed me that our two boys' > > prescription meds costs last year > > > were about $20,00. They are both on " basic " > > meds (SSRI, antifungal, > > > antiviral, Tenex, Strattera, antihistamine, nasal > > sprays) & one is on > > > antiseizure meds. And then there are > > multivitamins which of course are not > > > covered. > > > > > > Fortunately our insurance covered almost all of it > > but it is a huge > > > expense... especially when there is no end in > > sight. > > > > > > Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested > > to know the costs. > > > > > > Caroline > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Responsibility for the content of this message > > lies strictly with > > > the original author(s), and is not necessarily > > endorsed by or the > > > opinion of the Research Institute and/or the > > Parent Coalition. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > ! GROUPS LINKS > > > > > > > > > Visit your group " " on the web. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Your mom's medicaid is different then for disabled children. Children pay zero cost for prescription drugs until the age of 18, after that age they pay a $3 co-pay. If you have additional insurance, the private insurance will be billed back by medicaid. This won't be held against you. Their is no 3rd party charges, for example the office visit, hospital visit costs $80, medicaid pays $40, the provider (doctor or hospital) has to write off the difference its against the law to third party bill the difference to the medicaid client (disabled) Senior citizens have a totally different program. jinyang061629 <yanglou@...> wrote: Barb, My mom is on medcaid to pay the part of the expensive that does not covered by medicare b. When she went to get one of the med for hypertension, and was told us medcaid will pay half because the dosage is two times a day. They will only pay one times a day. Jin > > > Hi, > > > > > > I almost hate to post this because it is rather > > depressing, but my husband > > > just informed me that our two boys' > > prescription meds costs last year > > > were about $20,00. They are both on " basic " > > meds (SSRI, antifungal, > > > antiviral, Tenex, Strattera, antihistamine, nasal > > sprays) & one is on > > > antiseizure meds. And then there are > > multivitamins which of course are not > > > covered. > > > > > > Fortunately our insurance covered almost all of it > > but it is a huge > > > expense... especially when there is no end in > > sight. > > > > > > Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested > > to know the costs. > > > > > > Caroline > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Responsibility for the content of this message > > lies strictly with > > > the original author(s), and is not necessarily > > endorsed by or the > > > opinion of the Research Institute and/or the > > Parent Coalition. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > > ! GROUPS LINKS > > > > > > > > > Visit your group " " on the web. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I think I remember hearing that Dr. Goldberg doesn't take Medicaid. Is there a way to have those costs reimbursed in some way by Medicaid after the fact? (i.e. If we could submit the prescription costs to Medicaid later?) I'm just trying to figure out if this would help us. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 dr g also doesnt take b/c ppo anymore. vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 if you live in california, you can apply for medi-cal for the child regardless of income of parents. lanterman r/c practically made me apply. i was totally skeptical cause my husband makes a nice salary and we have property, etc. i applied and my son is covered under medi-cal. however, what good is it? my son only sees specialists and you have to pay out of pocket. NO ONE takes medi-cal. my point? with my son " in the system " , it is supposed to carry over at adult age cause he is disabled. who knows, in the future it may become practically impossible to get medi-cal. vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 I would think that it works the same way as it does with our insurance. He does not take our insurance. But we submit the bills to them and then insurance reimburses us. Anyone else have any experience with this? Barb --- Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: > I think I remember hearing that Dr. Goldberg doesn't > take Medicaid. Is > there a way to have those costs reimbursed in some > way by Medicaid after the > fact? (i.e. If we could submit the prescription > costs to Medicaid later?) > I'm just trying to figure out if this would help us. > > Caroline > > > Barb Katsaros barbkatsaros@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 perhaps B/C but he did take Blue Cross / Blue Shield ppo as of June 05 doris -maryland > > dr g also doesnt take b/c ppo anymore. > > vicki > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Barb, he only take united health care and Blue crosss blue shield. In many ways, I do not blame him. My insurance pays about nothing to any doctors/labs. However, they pay a lot more on med. I think doctors should be unionized, otherwise, they are all going out of bussiness soon. On the other hand, my insurance used to pay them quite well, specially the ots, charging $150 or more for 45 minutes. My insurance has been paying %90 for many many years, before they put a stop to it three years ago. Last time I know they only pay 75% of 75. I get out of OT quickly. Health care should be taking care of by goverment, not by private company. Thanks for suggesting getting double dose in one tablet the other day. We did that yesterday, and the insurance paid the full amount. Jin > > > I think I remember hearing that Dr. Goldberg doesn't > > take Medicaid. Is > > there a way to have those costs reimbursed in some > > way by Medicaid after the > > fact? (i.e. If we could submit the prescription > > costs to Medicaid later?) > > I'm just trying to figure out if this would help us. > > > > Caroline > > > > > > > > > Barb Katsaros > barbkatsaros@... > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Hi Caroline - Medicaid will not reimburse to you. The physician has to accept what they pay, and they will only pay directly to that physician. In Alabama, that's about $24 for an average office visit, and they have to agree to write off the rest. Pediatric well-checks are fortunately reimbursed at a higher rate, but still nowhere near the average charge. Phone consults are never covered. But if you were only talking about meds, it depends on if you're in California and if they require a Medicaid physician to write the rx, which I don't see why they would. Medicaid will usually pay for the prescriptions, at least, but only if they are written by an in-state physician. They are (at least in AL) not covered if not prescribed by an in-state physican. Whether that doctor has to accept Medicaid in order to rx and have the meds covered, I don't know, but you could call your Medicaid and find that part out. --- Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: > I think I remember hearing that Dr. Goldberg doesn't > take Medicaid. Is > there a way to have those costs reimbursed in some > way by Medicaid after the > fact? (i.e. If we could submit the prescription > costs to Medicaid later?) > I'm just trying to figure out if this would help us. > > Caroline > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 , Thanks for your input... I know you're well versed in insurance and I appreciate you taking your time to explain that to me. So that means that maybe I could have Dr. G tell us what meds we need to get and then ask our dear local pediatrician write the script for us (we're in Indiana)? I am concerned, though... is this a major inconvenience to the doctors? I don't want to make their lives more difficult or strain our relationship. I would like to have some money left for college tuition someday, though, so I'd like to do the best we can planning our medical costs. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Hi Caroline... Yes, having your local doctor rx the meds is exactly how you would get Medicaid to cover them, as long as your pediatrician is supportive and will do so. It would not be an inconvenience for him if you schedule an in-office appointment with him for that to be done. Do you think he'll write them, especially when that's the only way to get Medicaid to pay? If you're in the office, then you are paying for the service, and it would not be an inconvenience. And future refills can be simply handled like any other. Just depends on his cooperation. And he can consult by phone to Dr G if he needs to. Hope that helps- --- Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: >So that means that > maybe I could have Dr. G tell us what meds we need > to get and then ask our > dear local pediatrician write the script for us > (we're in Indiana)? > > I am concerned, though... is this a major > inconvenience to the doctors? I > don't want to make their lives more difficult or > strain our relationship. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 No, under no circumstances does medicaid reimburse for medical expenses to the client or his/her family. Federal law. Barb Katsaros <barbkatsaros@...> wrote: I would think that it works the same way as it does with our insurance. He does not take our insurance. But we submit the bills to them and then insurance reimburses us. Anyone else have any experience with this? Barb --- Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: > I think I remember hearing that Dr. Goldberg doesn't > take Medicaid. Is > there a way to have those costs reimbursed in some > way by Medicaid after the > fact? (i.e. If we could submit the prescription > costs to Medicaid later?) > I'm just trying to figure out if this would help us. > > Caroline > > > Barb Katsaros barbkatsaros@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Barb: Get this now. First thing you have to do is apply for ssdi, they will turn him down, but you need the denial from ssdi before you can apply for medicaid. Then go to DSS and apply for medicaid under Becket law, you will need your local ped to give you a statement validating his disability. As mentioned before you need to have no assets in his name. (you will need to later set up a special needs trust, so that monies assets you leave to him after your death go to the special needs trust and not him, that way medicaid can't confiscate it) What happens with insurance you have (my husband has federal blue cross/blue sheild ) is that the pharmacy processes the rx under medicaid/or the dr's office visit and you pay zero. Medicaid then sometime during the year charges the private insurance for the meds and dr's office visit so they can get a reimbursement. This will not get held against you or your child as a pre-existing condition because he has medicaid by the insurance company...it would be illegal. get the medicaid as soon as possible. it also will provide you with a personal care aide to come in and care for your son, and do things like prepare his dinner, give him a bath, clean his room, clean general living areas and go pick up prescriptions. The personal care aide can also be used to teach living skills. Most nursing services can provide you with staff. You will probably send quite a few away before you find a good one that fits. Its important you get this now. Talk to your pediatrician, if he doesn't know he will help you get to people who can. Also if you can hook up with other parents who have done this it will help you. Barb Katsaros <barbkatsaros@...> wrote: At what age can you do this for your child? Can you have this in addn to your regular insurance? Our insurance pays for some of the meds but not others. Would medicaid pick up what the insurance does not? I really fear what will happen when he is 18. Will our insurance not cover him anymore under our family plan? I fear that we will not be able to find an ind. ins. to cover him what with all of his medical expenses. He has a diagnosis of Autism as was given to him when he was 9, but he is almost 15 now, and I'm sure it would not longer apply. It is still in his school iep, however. I was about to have that changed, but maybe I shouldn't. He is really more a.d.d. with severe ld. I had no idea medicaid paid for prescriptions. do they pay for all of amt or a part? BArb --- Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: > , > > Thanks for this info... I have never looked into > that before, and we fear > what would happen if we were without health > insurance. > > Caroline > > > > From: nancy ballard <atlantickayaker@...> > > Reply-< > > > Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2006 06:53:58 -0800 (PST) > > < > > > Subject: Re: FW: Cost > > > > Get your kids on Medicaid under the Beckett > Law. THis way you pay zero > > prescription expenses. Go talk to your > pediatrician about who can help you. In > > our state it is the dept of disabilities and > special needs. Getting your kids > > on medicaid first requires you apply for SSI for > your kids as disabled > > children. They will reject you based on your > income, but once you get the > > letter of rejection on both boys, you should > approach the Dept of Social > > Services in your state to get them signed up for > medicaid and state that you > > are filing for medicaid under the Beckett > Law. > > > > It is very important that you do not have any > assets in your child's name, > > that includes bank accts, treasury notes, etc. > Once you state your kids have > > no assets at all, and that you are applying under > Beckett, they should > > begin to get your medicaid application underway. > You will need to supply the > > diagnosis information to DSS. Hopefully you have > an official diagnosis of > > " autism " some states include " aspergers " under the > autism umbrella, some > > don't. > > > > Its very important to get Medicaid if you can, > that way they will have > > medical/prescription insurance across their > lifetime. It also pays for speech > > and OT therapy. Your pediatrician should be able > to help you. > > > > Good luck, > > > > > > > > > > Caroline Glover <sfglover@...> wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I almost hate to post this because it is rather > depressing, but my husband > > just informed me that our two boys' > prescription meds costs last year > > were about $20,00. They are both on " basic " > meds (SSRI, antifungal, > > antiviral, Tenex, Strattera, antihistamine, nasal > sprays) & one is on > > antiseizure meds. And then there are > multivitamins which of course are not > > covered. > > > > Fortunately our insurance covered almost all of it > but it is a huge > > expense... especially when there is no end in > sight. > > > > Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested > to know the costs. > > > > Caroline > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Responsibility for the content of this message > lies strictly with > > the original author(s), and is not necessarily > endorsed by or the > > opinion of the Research Institute and/or the > Parent Coalition. > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > ! GROUPS LINKS > > > > > > Visit your group " " on the web. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I wasn't even a 36A. I would have like to be able to fill a A cup. Buying bras was always painful for me. Which was one reason for the implants. With implants I was a full 36C/ or a D cup depending on the bra. Dr. Feng told me she didn't think I needed a lift. I didn't think I needed one either, but I kept that quiet to see if she was going to push one. She didn't. When the drains were taken out she was happy with not getting the lift. She even said "they were cute." If you choose Dr. Feng, you will not ever feel pressured or pushed. She is very compassionate and concerned for her patients regardless of their needs. Like I stated before, my husband and I are very impresses with the incisions. My doctor was impressed also, he thought I was going to looked "butchered". jdebolt@... wrote: I was a very saggy 36A before implant. I am a 36 fullC/small D with implants. I don't think I need per say a lift....but it may be recommended. I could live without it I am sure. Was Dr. Feng okay with your choice to not get the lift even if needed? Is the lift another $4000? How is your size before/with and now after ...without the lift? ~julie Re: cost of explant...wow , I had McGhan 350's textured under the muscle. Dr. Feng did my explant. Do you need a lift after explant? Did you get this quoted by Dr. Feng's office? I didn't need a lift and it only cost me $6650.00 for the surgery and and an additional $500 for hotel stay. I could only afford the explant, I chose not to go with a lift, even if I needed it. Which as it turned out I didn't. I don't know if BCBS pays for explant, you could call them and find out and ask what hoops you need to jump through to get them to pay for it. It will be a fight, insurance companies don't like to shell out money on "whims". Especially without a lot of doctor support of the explant. I was not willing to wait on the insurance company, I wanted them out ASAP. I know not all are able to do that, however there are things you can do in the mean time. Get your doctor on board with your decision to explant, even go to the surgeons he can send you within your network. This is to see if they can and will guarantee tha they will do the procedure properly. Like Rogene says, run away from any surgeon that will try to tell you that you will look horrible if you remove those toxic bags. You need a doctor that will support you not increase your stress. On the subject of stress...keep your stress levels as low as possible by doing things you enjoy and stress releif exercises. Your symtoms may increase during stressful times. If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask anything. Prayerfully, Ljdebolt@... wrote: Hey everyone, I had no idea that explant could cost so much. yikes. How does everyone afford it? I have McGhan smooth saline under the muscle over-filled to 450cc. I have had them for six years this spring. I don't know if they are leaking.......I do have a lot of symptoms....vaguely. I have BCBS insurance, will they pay for any of it? Will it be a fight? Will they pay upfront? Are there payment plans? Do I have to wait until I am really really sick? I am in Michigan, and can't afford $10,000 for Dr. Feng, plus hotel expense and travel. wow. Is it really that much? I would be afraid to go to someone without experience. I would never trust my origonal PS....he wasn't honest with me about the risks. I just can't imagine spending that much on myself...when I have a big family with many needs. Is this ever a dilemma for you guys? what do you do? Thanks, Travel Find great deals to the top 10 hottest destinations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I was a very saggy 36A before implant. I am a 36 fullC/small D with implants. I don't think I need per say a lift....but it may be recommended. I could live without it I am sure. Was Dr. Feng okay with your choice to not get the lift even if needed? Is the lift another $4000? How is your size before/with and now after ...without the lift? ~julie Re: cost of explant...wow , I had McGhan 350's textured under the muscle. Dr. Feng did my explant. Do you need a lift after explant? Did you get this quoted by Dr. Feng's office? I didn't need a lift and it only cost me $6650.00 for the surgery and and an additional $500 for hotel stay. I could only afford the explant, I chose not to go with a lift, even if I needed it. Which as it turned out I didn't. I don't know if BCBS pays for explant, you could call them and find out and ask what hoops you need to jump through to get them to pay for it. It will be a fight, insurance companies don't like to shell out money on "whims". Especially without a lot of doctor support of the explant. I was not willing to wait on the insurance company, I wanted them out ASAP. I know not all are able to do that, however there are things you can do in the mean time. Get your doctor on board with your decision to explant, even go to the surgeons he can send you within your network. This is to see if they can and will guarantee tha they will do the procedure properly. Like Rogene says, run away from any surgeon that will try to tell you that you will look horrible if you remove those toxic bags. You need a doctor that will support you not increase your stress. On the subject of stress...keep your stress levels as low as possible by doing things you enjoy and stress releif exercises. Your symtoms may increase during stressful times. If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask anything. Prayerfully, Ljdebolt@... wrote: Hey everyone, I had no idea that explant could cost so much. yikes. How does everyone afford it? I have McGhan smooth saline under the muscle over-filled to 450cc. I have had them for six years this spring. I don't know if they are leaking.......I do have a lot of symptoms....vaguely. I have BCBS insurance, will they pay for any of it? Will it be a fight? Will they pay upfront? Are there payment plans? Do I have to wait until I am really really sick? I am in Michigan, and can't afford $10,000 for Dr. Feng, plus hotel expense and travel. wow. Is it really that much? I would be afraid to go to someone without experience. I would never trust my origonal PS....he wasn't honest with me about the risks. I just can't imagine spending that much on myself...when I have a big family with many needs. Is this ever a dilemma for you guys? what do you do? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 You can do an initial payment of $600 then $600 a month for four more months directly from your checking account. You can do an initial payment of $1500 and then 3 monthly payments of $500. Lastly you can pay up front and get 10% off making it $2700. We did this and put it on mastercard to get points from MC. You pay the day you are casted. Hope this helps. Bobbi H. 6.5 mos., tort/brachy/plagio DOC band 5/8/06 PHX > I someone posted the break down cost for the doc band but i just can't locate again - I know it was $600 a month or $2700 up front but what was the first initial amount. > > . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2006 Report Share Posted May 27, 2006 many thanks so my question is if the treatment only goes 6-8 weeks do they refund you? or is that just wishful thinking. > > You can do an initial payment of $600 then $600 a month for four > more months directly from your checking account. You can do an > initial payment of $1500 and then 3 monthly payments of $500. > Lastly you can pay up front and get 10% off making it $2700. We did > this and put it on mastercard to get points from MC. You pay the > day you are casted. Hope this helps. > > Bobbi H. > 6.5 mos., tort/brachy/plagio > DOC band 5/8/06 > PHX > > > > > > I someone posted the break down cost for the doc band but i just > can't locate again - I know it was $600 a month or $2700 up front > but what was the first initial amount. > > > > . > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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