Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 In a message dated 9/5/00 7:16:06 PM Central Daylight Time, Dwade303@... writes: << " Also, I checked the new manual for instructions, and didn't find any. I also know not all the meds are prescription...I'm just asking about the prescription ones. thanks >> Hey Debbie, I went to Walgreens, and Robin went to a different Walgreens, and they both called Dr. R.'s office to verify. Actually, I went to the one in Kankakee, so you could have your sister pick it up and fed ex it to you.. or I could do it. Or maybe your PCP would write the prescriptions if you took the list to him? Maybe Virginia just has wacky laws. I didn't get the post op drugs until after surgery. My brother went to the Kroger on Hillsborough Road and got all the post op stuff for me. If you are paying cash, watch out, it's expensive! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 In a message dated 9/5/00 7:32:19 PM Central Daylight Time, dyung@... writes: << I doubt Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield Key Advantage will pay, and it's less likely Dr. R is a " preferred provder " , being so far away. >> It depends on what kind of BCBS network you have, I think. I live in IL, and have BCBS of Minnesota. Since Dr. R. is in the BCBS network in NC, my policy states that he is in network for me, too. I don't think they have paid yet, but I expect them to pay at in network rates when they do pay. Good luck! Deb in IL 07-31-00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 In a message dated 9/5/2000 8:18:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Dwade303@... writes: << ebbieday >> oh my gosh, I just now got this... LOL Good luck getting your meds, ebbieday! ~obinray Robin Wife to Doug Mommy to Tyler, 4 yrs., and Brennan, 1 yr. Singer, wife, mom, secretary.. and not in that particular order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 " Also, I checked the new manual for instructions, and didn't find any. I also know not all the meds are prescription...I'm just asking about the prescription ones. thanks ebbieday > After several pharmacy visits, I'm at a loss as to how to get the > preop meds. So far, the pharmacists all say that Virginia law says > we have to have a single prescription for each medication, and that > they don't have time to call Dr. R's office for verification. Maybe > I'm just picking picky pharmacies, but I need to get these meds. My > op date is next Thursday. > > Any suggestions appreciated! > > Thanks! > > ebbieday in VA > preop 9/14/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 I believe it was stated at clinic that you can call the office and give them the phamacy's phone number you want to use and they will call them to work it out. Call the office in the morning and ask Barbara about that. > After several pharmacy visits, I'm at a loss as to how to get the > preop meds. So far, the pharmacists all say that Virginia law says > we have to have a single prescription for each medication, and that > they don't have time to call Dr. R's office for verification. Maybe > I'm just picking picky pharmacies, but I need to get these meds. My > op date is next Thursday. > > Any suggestions appreciated! > > Thanks! > > ebbieday in VA > preop 9/14/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 Thank you so much ! I will definately do that! ebbieday > > After several pharmacy visits, I'm at a loss as to how to get the > > preop meds. So far, the pharmacists all say that Virginia law says > > we have to have a single prescription for each medication, and that > > they don't have time to call Dr. R's office for verification. > Maybe > > I'm just picking picky pharmacies, but I need to get these meds. > My > > op date is next Thursday. > > > > Any suggestions appreciated! > > > > Thanks! > > > > ebbieday in VA > > preop 9/14/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 Hello there. I'm new to the group. I live in Virginia and am considering the RNY vs. the MGB. The MGB wins hads down, exept for the insurance hassle and the extra delay. I just waited 10 weeks to see a bariatric surgeon, and was approved 9/1 by him for the RNY. THEN I learned about the MGB (sighhhh...). I doubt Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield Key Advantage will pay, and it's less likely Dr. R is a " preferred provder " , being so far away. Any info out there on this insurance? Any other Virginians interested in a Charlottesville area MGB in-person group? Thanks! " " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Call Barbara at Dr. R's office and tell her what the pharmacy said and give her your pharmacys number. They can call a verbal order to the pharmacy and would not need a script. I left a message on Dr. R. voice mail with the name of the pharmacy and the number and a brief message saying I need me pre and post op meds and they called it in. Took a day to get it but now I have all of my pre and post op meds. in Kannapolis help! preop meds > After several pharmacy visits, I'm at a loss as to how to get the > preop meds. So far, the pharmacists all say that Virginia law says > we have to have a single prescription for each medication, and that > they don't have time to call Dr. R's office for verification. Maybe > I'm just picking picky pharmacies, but I need to get these meds. My > op date is next Thursday. > > Any suggestions appreciated! > > Thanks! > > ebbieday in VA > preop 9/14/00 > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > and for more on the MGB,Don't miss : > http://www.fourlane.com/mgb > > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Debbie make sure they call in your post op meds too because I've heard other people say they were having difficulty getting the post op meds filled after surgery. in Kannapolis Re: help! preop meds > Thank you so much ! I will definately do that! > > ebbieday > > > > > After several pharmacy visits, I'm at a loss as to how to get the > > > preop meds. So far, the pharmacists all say that Virginia law > says > > > we have to have a single prescription for each medication, and > that > > > they don't have time to call Dr. R's office for verification. > > Maybe > > > I'm just picking picky pharmacies, but I need to get these meds. > > My > > > op date is next Thursday. > > > > > > Any suggestions appreciated! > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > ebbieday in VA > > > preop 9/14/00 > > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > and for more on the MGB,Don't miss : > http://www.fourlane.com/mgb > > To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 Debbie are you in southern va or northern va, I live in Oxford, NC which is only about 30 minutes from sville Va and 45 minutes from South Hill I was wondering if you could get your meds filled here in NC? I just went to Walmart here locally and asked that they call and I had my scripts the next day. > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com >To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) egroups (DOT) com >Subject: help! preop meds >Date: Tue, 05 Sep 2000 23:58:55 -0000 > >After several pharmacy visits, I'm at a loss as to how to get the >preop meds. So far, the pharmacists all say that Virginia law says >we have to have a single prescription for each medication, and that >they don't have time to call Dr. R's office for verification. Maybe >I'm just picking picky pharmacies, but I need to get these meds. My >op date is next Thursday. > >Any suggestions appreciated! > >Thanks! > >ebbieday in VA >preop 9/14/00 > > >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com >Please visit our web site at http://clos.net >Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > >and for more on the MGB,Don't miss : >http://www.fourlane.com/mgb > >To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: >MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 > In a message dated 9/5/2000 8:18:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > Dwade303@a... writes: > > << ebbieday >> > oh my gosh, I just now got this... LOL Good luck getting your meds, > ebbieday! > > ~obinray > > Robin > Wife to Doug > Mommy to Tyler, 4 yrs., and Brennan, 1 yr. > Singer, wife, mom, secretary.. and not in that particular order. LOL. Ain't it eatgray? ebbieday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2000 Report Share Posted September 6, 2000 I am so close to getting my packet done. My husband just took my film to WalMart's to have developed. He also is picking up my PCP letter and exam results. Maybe tomorrow I can FedEx it. Oh my I will loose so much weight now from nerves that I may not be eligible. Duh? About the meds. I use WalMart Pharmacy. Wonder could Dr. R. call in my pre and post op meds to a local WalMart for me to pick up when I get to Durham? Has anyone had problems like that? betty in Western NC help! preop meds >After several pharmacy visits, I'm at a loss as to how to get the >preop meds. So far, the pharmacists all say that Virginia law says >we have to have a single prescription for each medication, and that >they don't have time to call Dr. R's office for verification. Maybe >I'm just picking picky pharmacies, but I need to get these meds. My >op date is next Thursday. > >Any suggestions appreciated! > >Thanks! > >ebbieday in VA >preop 9/14/00 > > >This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com >Please visit our web site at http://clos.net >Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > >and for more on the MGB,Don't miss : >http://www.fourlane.com/mgb > >To Unsubscribe Send and Email to: MiniGastricBypass-unsubscribe (AT) egroups (DOT) com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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