Guest guest Posted April 23, 2001 Report Share Posted April 23, 2001 In a message dated 04/23/2001 6:51:38 PM Central Daylight Time, marym@... writes: << Great ocean views? My hospital bill for the open DS in Jan at OHSU was about 35K. in Seattle >> My hospital bill at Wood County Hospital was only $14,000. At the time it did seem reasonable to me. This doesn't include the surgeon fees, asst.surgeon fees, and a couple of other docs. I didn't spend any time in ICU though. I went straight to the surgical floor after recovery. Dawn Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 size 22 to size 10 have made size goal, weight goal may need to be adjusted. no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2001 Report Share Posted April 23, 2001 In a message dated 04/23/2001 6:51:38 PM Central Daylight Time, marym@... writes: << Great ocean views? My hospital bill for the open DS in Jan at OHSU was about 35K. in Seattle >> My hospital bill at Wood County Hospital was only $14,000. At the time it did seem reasonable to me. This doesn't include the surgeon fees, asst.surgeon fees, and a couple of other docs. I didn't spend any time in ICU though. I went straight to the surgical floor after recovery. Dawn Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 size 22 to size 10 have made size goal, weight goal may need to be adjusted. no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2001 Report Share Posted April 23, 2001 In a message dated 04/23/2001 6:51:38 PM Central Daylight Time, marym@... writes: << Great ocean views? My hospital bill for the open DS in Jan at OHSU was about 35K. in Seattle >> My hospital bill at Wood County Hospital was only $14,000. At the time it did seem reasonable to me. This doesn't include the surgeon fees, asst.surgeon fees, and a couple of other docs. I didn't spend any time in ICU though. I went straight to the surgical floor after recovery. Dawn Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH BPD/DS www.duodenalswitch.com 267 to 165 size 22 to size 10 have made size goal, weight goal may need to be adjusted. no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2001 Report Share Posted April 23, 2001 Hi Guys - I'm having my switch done by Dr. Keshishian in Delano, CA on June 19 (will it ever get here?!?). I am very lucky I can pay my own way. The hospital contract is $20,500 for up to six days, inclusive of all but the surgeon's fees. Dr. K is charging $4,500. Total is $25,000. I am paying up front. There may be a payment plan. In addition to this, because I am out of area there is the hotel and food for both of us two nights prior while I have lab work (included in the hospital fee), for my DH while I am in the hospital, and for both of us until I am ten days post op and have my staples out. The hotel (ok - not great) is $45 per night (a special deal that Dr. K negotiated). I understand that for locals he also has a $2,000 post-op services fee. Right now my problem is how to stop counting the hours until June 19. Now that I've made my decision I want to do it NOW. Will one of you please make time move faster? PS - all you lactose intolerant people - check out the Millenium Cookbook. It's vegan (no meat, no eggs, no dairy, lots of great hi-pro lo-fat soy recipes - the chocolate tart is to die for - even non-vegans love it). Just for fun I had a totally vegan dinner party for all my carnivore friends. They loved the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2001 Report Share Posted April 23, 2001 -- Hi, I was told that Dr. K charges everyone the extra $2,000.00 fee for aftercare/instruction/support even if they live out of state and never get to go to the meetings. You might want to check into this first! Carol - In duodenalswitch@y..., jloran@a... wrote: > Hi Guys - > > I'm having my switch done by Dr. Keshishian in Delano, CA on June 19 (will it > ever get here?!?). I am very lucky I can pay my own way. The hospital > contract is $20,500 for up to six days, inclusive of all but the surgeon's > fees. Dr. K is charging $4,500. Total is $25,000. I am paying up front. > There may be a payment plan. In addition to this, because I am out of area > there is the hotel and food for both of us two nights prior while I have lab > work (included in the hospital fee), for my DH while I am in the hospital, > and for both of us until I am ten days post op and have my staples out. The > hotel (ok - not great) is $45 per night (a special deal that Dr. K > negotiated). I understand that for locals he also has a $2,000 post-op > services fee. > > Right now my problem is how to stop counting the hours until June 19. Now > that I've made my decision I want to do it NOW. Will one of you please make > time move faster? > > PS - all you lactose intolerant people - check out the Millenium Cookbook. > It's vegan (no meat, no eggs, no dairy, lots of great hi-pro lo-fat soy > recipes - the chocolate tart is to die for - even non-vegans love it). Just > for fun I had a totally vegan dinner party for all my carnivore friends. > They loved the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2001 Report Share Posted April 23, 2001 -- Hi, I was told that Dr. K charges everyone the extra $2,000.00 fee for aftercare/instruction/support even if they live out of state and never get to go to the meetings. You might want to check into this first! Carol - In duodenalswitch@y..., jloran@a... wrote: > Hi Guys - > > I'm having my switch done by Dr. Keshishian in Delano, CA on June 19 (will it > ever get here?!?). I am very lucky I can pay my own way. The hospital > contract is $20,500 for up to six days, inclusive of all but the surgeon's > fees. Dr. K is charging $4,500. Total is $25,000. I am paying up front. > There may be a payment plan. In addition to this, because I am out of area > there is the hotel and food for both of us two nights prior while I have lab > work (included in the hospital fee), for my DH while I am in the hospital, > and for both of us until I am ten days post op and have my staples out. The > hotel (ok - not great) is $45 per night (a special deal that Dr. K > negotiated). I understand that for locals he also has a $2,000 post-op > services fee. > > Right now my problem is how to stop counting the hours until June 19. Now > that I've made my decision I want to do it NOW. Will one of you please make > time move faster? > > PS - all you lactose intolerant people - check out the Millenium Cookbook. > It's vegan (no meat, no eggs, no dairy, lots of great hi-pro lo-fat soy > recipes - the chocolate tart is to die for - even non-vegans love it). Just > for fun I had a totally vegan dinner party for all my carnivore friends. > They loved the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2001 Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Great ocean views? My hospital bill for the open DS in Jan at OHSU was about 35K. in Seattle ----- Original Message ----- > WOW, I had no idea that the cost between the RNY and > the DS was so much. ANYONE know why? > > > > --- Marisa marisarua@...> wrote: > > Shirley, > > > > USC University Hospital will only admit you if you > > have insurance (or maybe > > VERY wealthy) The bills are in excess of $100,000. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2001 Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Great ocean views? My hospital bill for the open DS in Jan at OHSU was about 35K. in Seattle ----- Original Message ----- > WOW, I had no idea that the cost between the RNY and > the DS was so much. ANYONE know why? > > > > --- Marisa marisarua@...> wrote: > > Shirley, > > > > USC University Hospital will only admit you if you > > have insurance (or maybe > > VERY wealthy) The bills are in excess of $100,000. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2001 Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Great ocean views? My hospital bill for the open DS in Jan at OHSU was about 35K. in Seattle ----- Original Message ----- > WOW, I had no idea that the cost between the RNY and > the DS was so much. ANYONE know why? > > > > --- Marisa marisarua@...> wrote: > > Shirley, > > > > USC University Hospital will only admit you if you > > have insurance (or maybe > > VERY wealthy) The bills are in excess of $100,000. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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