symptoms of postop complications

[Guest guest]

hi group, i've got a question that hopefully a postop can

question...after reading about ruquayya's blood clots, i was

wondering how do we know if we've developed clots postop, or any

other complication such as a leak? i have read the manual, and

realize that dr r repeatedly reminds us of the complications and

risks of this surgery, but i haven't read what the symptoms of the

complications are. (does he go over this in clinic?) and about leaks,

do postop patients have any radiological exam before leaving the

hospital to assure that there is not a leak?

and about insurance coverage...i'm aware of the $255 clinic cost, and

the $1,000 deposit to dr r., but if your insurance only covers a

percentage (say 80%) and you are responsible for the remaining 20%,

is this to be paid at the same time of the $1,255, or will they bill

you for the balance?

i am self-insured, and fighting for approval on a plan that currently

states any treatment for obesity is excluded. however, i have handed

in my letter from dr r, along with a letter from my pcp and of course

one from myself. i was told that they would not make an exception for

one person, but, they would meet with the board of directors to

decide if this should be amended to our current policy! i was told

last week that this meeting would be taking place this coming week!!!

i work in a hospital, and i run into these folks daily, so bet your

bootie that i'll be like a tic on a dogs behind until they change

this to go in my (and others) favor. if you believe in the power of

prayer, please remember to keep this meeting in yours...if you're not

the praying type, please keep your fingers and all other body parts

crossed for this important decision. i was told that if they decide

to move forward on this, the next step will be to have the insurance

co research further, and any changes will take place in february of

next year...only 4 months away!

i'm trying to keep a positive outlook, and i'm counting on surgery in

feb or march!!!

enough for one post...didn't mean for this to be soooo long.

leilla from claremont

[Guest guest]

Dear Leilla,

He goes over the complications in detail at the preop clinic ( in addition

to all the printed material in the patient education manual.) I did not

have a post op radiological exam before leaving the hospital. You would

know by your symptoms. Pain, Pain, Pain !!!

I was self pay so I can't really answer your questions regarding payment.

Sorry.

Best wishes,

Tarri in Missouri

MGB 09-29-00

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symptoms of postop complications

> hi group, i've got a question that hopefully a postop can

> question...after reading about ruquayya's blood clots, i was

> wondering how do we know if we've developed clots postop, or any

> other complication such as a leak? i have read the manual, and

> realize that dr r repeatedly reminds us of the complications and

> risks of this surgery, but i haven't read what the symptoms of the

> complications are. (does he go over this in clinic?) and about leaks,

> do postop patients have any radiological exam before leaving the

> hospital to assure that there is not a leak?

> and about insurance coverage...i'm aware of the $255 clinic cost, and

> the $1,000 deposit to dr r., but if your insurance only covers a

> percentage (say 80%) and you are responsible for the remaining 20%,

> is this to be paid at the same time of the $1,255, or will they bill

> you for the balance?

> i am self-insured, and fighting for approval on a plan that currently

> states any treatment for obesity is excluded. however, i have handed

> in my letter from dr r, along with a letter from my pcp and of course

> one from myself. i was told that they would not make an exception for

> one person, but, they would meet with the board of directors to

> decide if this should be amended to our current policy! i was told

> last week that this meeting would be taking place this coming week!!!

> i work in a hospital, and i run into these folks daily, so bet your

> bootie that i'll be like a tic on a dogs behind until they change

> this to go in my (and others) favor. if you believe in the power of

> prayer, please remember to keep this meeting in yours...if you're not

> the praying type, please keep your fingers and all other body parts

> crossed for this important decision. i was told that if they decide

> to move forward on this, the next step will be to have the insurance

> co research further, and any changes will take place in february of

> next year...only 4 months away!

> i'm trying to keep a positive outlook, and i'm counting on surgery in

> feb or march!!!

> enough for one post...didn't mean for this to be soooo long.

> leilla from claremont

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