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Posted February 13, 2003 · February 13, 2003

,

Welcome to the group, sorry you're here. I know how frustrating it

is to not have an A-list near. You may want to read up on some

insurance posts from members who've gotten (through vigorous

fighting) approval to see a specialist on the A-list.

Also, you mentioned that your insurance company will cover $6000 of

infertility care. My experience is that Asherman's is NOT considered

infertility treatment for insurance purposes. Again, you need to

make sure the diagnosis is listed as Asherman's, but there are

medical reasons to treat it regardless of fertility. You may have

another possible fight on your hand, but try not to use the 6000 on

this. Ask questions if you need more help.

My case began as a mild one as diagnosed at the first surgery, but

symptoms returned and the next time it was severe. The second doctor

couldn't get the scar tissue in the upper uterus out. I did not have

an A or B list for these surgeries, so I will from now on!! It

actually may save you money in the number of surgeries and in future

fertility costs to seek the help of someone who has experience.

Posted February 13, 2003 · February 13, 2003

,

Welcome to the group, sorry you're here. I know how frustrating it

is to not have an A-list near. You may want to read up on some

insurance posts from members who've gotten (through vigorous

fighting) approval to see a specialist on the A-list.

Also, you mentioned that your insurance company will cover $6000 of

infertility care. My experience is that Asherman's is NOT considered

infertility treatment for insurance purposes. Again, you need to

make sure the diagnosis is listed as Asherman's, but there are

medical reasons to treat it regardless of fertility. You may have

another possible fight on your hand, but try not to use the 6000 on

this. Ask questions if you need more help.

My case began as a mild one as diagnosed at the first surgery, but

symptoms returned and the next time it was severe. The second doctor

couldn't get the scar tissue in the upper uterus out. I did not have

an A or B list for these surgeries, so I will from now on!! It

actually may save you money in the number of surgeries and in future

fertility costs to seek the help of someone who has experience.

Posted February 13, 2003 · February 13, 2003

,

Welcome to the group, sorry you're here. I know how frustrating it

is to not have an A-list near. You may want to read up on some

insurance posts from members who've gotten (through vigorous

fighting) approval to see a specialist on the A-list.

Also, you mentioned that your insurance company will cover $6000 of

infertility care. My experience is that Asherman's is NOT considered

infertility treatment for insurance purposes. Again, you need to

make sure the diagnosis is listed as Asherman's, but there are

medical reasons to treat it regardless of fertility. You may have

another possible fight on your hand, but try not to use the 6000 on

this. Ask questions if you need more help.

My case began as a mild one as diagnosed at the first surgery, but

symptoms returned and the next time it was severe. The second doctor

couldn't get the scar tissue in the upper uterus out. I did not have

an A or B list for these surgeries, so I will from now on!! It

actually may save you money in the number of surgeries and in future

fertility costs to seek the help of someone who has experience.

Posted February 14, 2003 · February 14, 2003

> Also, you mentioned that your insurance company will cover $6000 of

> infertility care. My experience is that Asherman's is NOT

> considered infertility treatment for insurance purposes.

Exactly. For insurance purposes, it's not definitely not infertility,

it's a medical disease, but you might need to remind your doctor to

label it that way.

Posted February 14, 2003 · February 14, 2003

> Also, you mentioned that your insurance company will cover $6000 of

> infertility care. My experience is that Asherman's is NOT

> considered infertility treatment for insurance purposes.

Exactly. For insurance purposes, it's not definitely not infertility,

it's a medical disease, but you might need to remind your doctor to

label it that way.

Posted February 14, 2003 · February 14, 2003

> Also, you mentioned that your insurance company will cover $6000 of

> infertility care. My experience is that Asherman's is NOT

> considered infertility treatment for insurance purposes.

Exactly. For insurance purposes, it's not definitely not infertility,

it's a medical disease, but you might need to remind your doctor to

label it that way.

Posted February 15, 2003 · February 15, 2003

,

Could you have had an infection at some point that caused the scarring? We do have some cases where this has been known. Others had an abortion years ago which got forgotten about and then realised that this could have been the cause. But we do have a few cases where there is no known explanation.

The severity of your ashermans will only really be known when your doctor goes inside to view it. I guess one way to find out if he is competent enough is to ask him how many Ashermans surgeries he does in a year. If he says a few or 3 or 4 then it is likely that he is not going to be that well competent. If he does hundreds like Dr Indman, Dr March, Dr Palter, or Dr Valle, then you can be sure that he is quite competent. My recommendation for a second opinion was to go and see one of these top specialists that I mentioned above. Did you check the A list of doctors? Are there none near Florida? I'm not from the US so I don't know how near or far they are from you.

Anyway, if your decision is to stick to your original doctor, then who knows, he may be able to clear your uterus and we may have another doctor which you could recommend for the B list. Good luck in your decision and please keep us updated on your situation.

Poly

Posted February 15, 2003 · February 15, 2003

,

Could you have had an infection at some point that caused the scarring? We do have some cases where this has been known. Others had an abortion years ago which got forgotten about and then realised that this could have been the cause. But we do have a few cases where there is no known explanation.

The severity of your ashermans will only really be known when your doctor goes inside to view it. I guess one way to find out if he is competent enough is to ask him how many Ashermans surgeries he does in a year. If he says a few or 3 or 4 then it is likely that he is not going to be that well competent. If he does hundreds like Dr Indman, Dr March, Dr Palter, or Dr Valle, then you can be sure that he is quite competent. My recommendation for a second opinion was to go and see one of these top specialists that I mentioned above. Did you check the A list of doctors? Are there none near Florida? I'm not from the US so I don't know how near or far they are from you.

Anyway, if your decision is to stick to your original doctor, then who knows, he may be able to clear your uterus and we may have another doctor which you could recommend for the B list. Good luck in your decision and please keep us updated on your situation.

Poly

Posted February 15, 2003 · February 15, 2003

,

Could you have had an infection at some point that caused the scarring? We do have some cases where this has been known. Others had an abortion years ago which got forgotten about and then realised that this could have been the cause. But we do have a few cases where there is no known explanation.

The severity of your ashermans will only really be known when your doctor goes inside to view it. I guess one way to find out if he is competent enough is to ask him how many Ashermans surgeries he does in a year. If he says a few or 3 or 4 then it is likely that he is not going to be that well competent. If he does hundreds like Dr Indman, Dr March, Dr Palter, or Dr Valle, then you can be sure that he is quite competent. My recommendation for a second opinion was to go and see one of these top specialists that I mentioned above. Did you check the A list of doctors? Are there none near Florida? I'm not from the US so I don't know how near or far they are from you.

Anyway, if your decision is to stick to your original doctor, then who knows, he may be able to clear your uterus and we may have another doctor which you could recommend for the B list. Good luck in your decision and please keep us updated on your situation.

Poly

Posted May 14, 2003 · May 14, 2003

Welcome ! That's great that you have hit 200 even. I hope to join you

this year. You certainly are doing a lot of things right. I'm Jinx, 49, mother

to Gavin, 8.

New Member

Hi, My name is Holgate and I am from Boise Idaho. In July of

last year, I quit my job, broke up with my boyfriend of three years,

and decided it was time to get healthy. I purchased a membership at

Golds Gym (which I LOOOVVVEEE) and also have a personal trainer

through them, which I couldn't live with out. My starting weight was

219.5 and I am now at 200 even as of today!! I am hoping this group

will give me a little bit of a jump start, and I am hoping that I can

offer some insight (I took a nutrition class this semester and loved

it). I am also 19 and a sophomore (well in two days when finals are

over) at Boise State University. I also enjoy scrapbooking and

watching movies.

Thanks!!

Posted May 14, 2003 · May 14, 2003

> Hi, My name is Holgate and I am from Boise Idaho. In July

of

> last year, I quit my job, broke up with my boyfriend of three

years,

> and decided it was time to get healthy. I purchased a membership

at

> Golds Gym (which I LOOOVVVEEE) and also have a personal trainer

> through them, which I couldn't live with out. My starting weight

was

> 219.5 and I am now at 200 even as of today!! I am hoping this

group

> will give me a little bit of a jump start, and I am hoping that I

can

> offer some insight (I took a nutrition class this semester and

loved

> it). I am also 19 and a sophomore (well in two days when finals

are

> over) at Boise State University. I also enjoy scrapbooking and

> watching movies.

>

> Thanks!!

>

Hi and welcome! I am Sharon, a 31 yo SAHM of two little

ones, now 5 and 6. I started my journey towards better health two

weeks ago, at a weight of 243, and I am at 234.5 as of yesterday. I

am fairly new to the group as well, but I can tell you this is a

wonderful place for advice and support. Take care, hope to hear

more from you soon.

Sharon

Posted May 14, 2003 · May 14, 2003

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Congratulations on losing almost 20 pounds! It is great that you are getting in

gear with your health while you are still young, and I am sure you will see a

lot of success, especially since you seem to really enjoy your exercise! This

group is great, and you will find a lot of support here, through good times and

bad.

Best of Luck!

Jette