Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Hi JoAnn, I also had Medicare and unless they have changed, I did not even have to have a pre-approval for the surgery. Good Luck and thanks for the nice compliment. If I can help you let me know. A. B. Lap 3/22/03 Dr. Steve Weinstein Mobile Infirmary Medical 386-251-135lb BMI 65/42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 JoAnn, My neurosurgeon is going to send me for breast reduction because of the strain on thoracic disc [in the middle of my back between my shoulders] that have deteriorated. I ask him we I could wait until I have lost more weight. So I feel sure that they will cover it because of my medical condition. A. B. Lap 3/22/03 Dr. Steve Weinstein Mobile Infirmary Medical 386-251-135lb BMI 65/42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well, $1800 cap covers quite a few visits I would think. The cap or limit on the number of visits is semi-solid. It can be extended on occasion as per the latest changes but that goes back and forth. Mainly you can take advantage of Rehab up to their limits and this will get you on a good path. Then you can continue at home or at a senior center or city recreation center or somewhere else that has equipment. Many of us have started with Rehab and now continue with very similar regimens at home. The rehab center the doctor referred you to should contact medicare and get approval and then be able to tell you how many sessions medicare has approved. > > > > > > How long does it take to recover to your original state after > having > > the VATS? It has almost been a month now and I am just not up to > par. I > > made scrambled eggs and bacon and waffles for my son and his > girlfriend > > and after they left I collapsed in bed. I was so fatigued.. I slept. > When > > I woke up in the afternoon my muscles still were weak.. When I pick > > something up my hand trembles. Things like that. I simply have no > > stamina. My O2 is ok but I am not the same. Also I am coughing all > the > > time now and I rarely coughed before the vats. Joyce Rudy AZ > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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