Re: Question and insurance denial

[Guest guest]

Yes I had to talk to anesthesiologist before my surgery in Oct. I think

it is good, but mostly to cover themselves in case something happens.

They were worried about my breathing as I have COPD and wanted to make

sure that I was aware of the dangers etc. Well I came through fine and

they were so pleased, even after the 2nd surgery when I sprung a leak

and they had to re do it all.. One of the anesthesiologists even came

to see me after the surgery in my room. Was just so tickled that I came

through okay. Made me feel good... Wish my lungs felt that good now.

They are a mess - way too short of breath. Arghhhh... But I am breathing

so that is a good sign.. LOL Jolene

Hil wrote:

> Has anyone had to have a appt with the anthesalogist before surgery?

> Boy I know I spelled that one wrong! I never have had to before and

> wonder why I do this time.

> I had a rough night last night and spent the day between the bed and

> the bathroom. It hurts when I don't go and hurts when I go so just

> can't win:) Anyway I forgot to go out and get the mail until awhile

> ago. Much to my surprise was a letter from my health insurance denying

> my surgery until they get more info from the Dr. The Dr office had

> just called today to confirm the 22nd for surgery and my appt with the

> above I can't spell on the 17th. I have bragged on how good my

> insurance company is and I am sure this is just a mix up with someone

> not filling out all the info or the person at health insurance not

> looking at my record. My health insurance nurse even called me about a

> week ago and knows I am having surgery. She said she would call back

> on the 18th to go over surgery with me. I really don't think that

> necessary as the surgeon has done that but did not tell her so. I am

> sure this will get approved but worry it won't get taken care of

> before the 22nd. As for me I would gladly put

> Hil

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Golly sure hope is no delay in your surgery. Typical of things one hand

doesn't know what the other is doing. Hopeing you get it taken care of.

God Bless Jolene

Hil wrote:

> Has anyone had to have a appt with the anthesalogist before surgery?

> Boy I know I spelled that one wrong! I never have had to before and

> wonder why I do this time.

> I had a rough night last night and spent the day between the bed and

> the bathroom. It hurts when I don't go and hurts when I go so just

> can't win:) Anyway I forgot to go out and get the mail until awhile

> ago. Much to my surprise was a letter from my health insurance denying

> my surgery until they get more info from the Dr. The Dr office had

> just called today to confirm the 22nd for surgery and my appt with the

> above I can't spell on the 17th. I have bragged on how good my

> insurance company is and I am sure this is just a mix up with someone

> not filling out all the info or the person at health insurance not

> looking at my record. My health insurance nurse even called me about a

> week ago and knows I am having surgery. She said she would call back

> on the 18th to go over surgery with me. I really don't think that

> necessary as the surgeon has done that but did not tell her so. I am

> sure this will get approved but worry it won't get taken care of

> before the 22nd. As for me I would gladly put

> Hil

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yes Jolene I have always heard that if you are breathing it is a very good

sign:) I think my appt has to do with being diabetic but more so since irregular

heart beats were discovered about a year ago. My Dr upped my blood pressure med

and put me on a statin. He said it comes with age. I am a little concerned

because they also want me to start a week before surgery on Lopressor which is

another blood pressure med and still take my regular one. Said it would help

prevent a heart attack during surgery. That sure makes me feel good! My blood

pressure is really not that high and I hope I don't find myself on the floor

with the two but they said this works different. I did take it years ago for

blood pressure. Just over two years ago I had the nuclear thread mill and my

heart was fine then.

Hil

Re: Question and insurance denial

Yes I had to talk to anesthesiologist before my surgery in Oct. I think

it is good, but mostly to cover themselves in case something happens.

They were worried about my breathing as I have COPD and wanted to make

sure that I was aware of the dangers etc. Well I came through fine and

they were so pleased, even after the 2nd surgery when I sprung a leak

and they had to re do it all.. One of the anesthesiologists even came

to see me after the surgery in my room. Was just so tickled that I came

through okay. Made me feel good... Wish my lungs felt that good now.

They are a mess - way too short of breath. Arghhhh... But I am breathing

so that is a good sign.. LOL Jolene

[Guest guest]

I have had three major surgeries now and never had to have an

appointment with the anesthesalogist before the sugery. But again

this may be a new policy they have put into effect. Who knows???

I am sure that if you called the doctors office the receptionist or

whoever can get the insurance stuff straightened out. I hope for your

sake it gets done before the 22nd.

Sounds that your daughters have it all in hand. I would not worry

too much about how they will handle your dog and the cats. I am sure

they have that all figured out already. Surely she would make sure

that they all get along before being left alone. Animals can surprise

us with what they put up with. Your dog may be just fine especially

when she will be out of his enviroment. Animals are smarter then

sometimes we think. I hope all works out for you with the insurance.

I am proud of your daughters comeing together for you in a time of

your need. Ingrid

> Has anyone had to have a appt with the anthesalogist before

surgery? Boy I know I spelled that one wrong! I never have had to

before and wonder why I do this time.

> I had a rough night last night and spent the day between the bed

and the bathroom. It hurts when I don't go and hurts when I go so

just can't win:) Anyway I forgot to go out and get the mail until

awhile ago. Much to my surprise was a letter from my health insurance

denying my surgery until they get more info from the Dr. The Dr

office had just called today to confirm the 22nd for surgery and my

appt with the above I can't spell on the 17th. I have bragged on how

good my insurance company is and I am sure this is just a mix up with

someone not filling out all the info or the person at health

insurance not looking at my record. My health insurance nurse even

called me about a week ago and knows I am having surgery. She said

she would call back on the 18th to go over surgery with me. I really

don't think that necessary as the surgeon has done that but did not

tell her so. I am sure this will get approved but worry it won't get

taken care of before the 22nd. As for me I would gladly put it off

but two of my daughters have already put in for there vacation that

week. What has not been discussed is who will stay with me when I get

home but I have a idea they already have it planned I will go to my

daughters house. She has wanted me to before and thinks it better

with her one story ranch instead of my two story home. Another

daughter understands I am much more comfortable at home but will have

to do what I will have to. One big problem is my dog which she just

don't see as a problem but since she has two cats I am not to sure

about that:) Her husband and my grandson are both home all day and

she will be home after work.

>

> Hil

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/12/2005 10:59:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,

hilsshop@... writes:

Yes, Jolene I have always heard that if you are breathing it is a very good

sign:) I think my apt has to do with being diabetic but more so since

irregular heart beats were discovered about a year ago. My Dr upped my blood

pressure med and put me on a statin. He said it comes with age. I am a little

concerned because they also want me to start a week before surgery on Lopressor

which is another blood pressure med and still take my regular one. Said it

would

help prevent a heart attack during surgery. That sure makes me feel good!

My blood pressure is really not that high and I hope I don't find myself on

the floor with the two but they said this works different. I did take it years

ago for blood pressure. Just over two years ago I had the nuclear thread mill

and my heart was fine then.

Hil

There's the reason you have the appointment with the (lets see if I can

spell it LOL), anesthesiologist. WOW I did it! You should have heard me sounding

that out LOL. The drugs they give you can effect your heart and breathing so

he will probably want to check out your current health in those areas to make

sure there are no problems when he puts you under