Guest guest Posted October 30, 2000 Report Share Posted October 30, 2000 Mara, I was self pay and did it like you're planning. I got a loan. In Durham I put everything on two different credit cards. When the cards came in I paid them off with the loan. I paid Dr. R with a credit card and still got the cash discount. Hope the information helps. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/294 Psuedo Tumor Cerebri > Hello again everyone, > > And yes, I have ANOTHER question. Were any of you post-ops diagnosed > with Psuedo Tumor Cerebri? And, have you had any recurrences since > your surgery or have you found that the weight loss has eliminated > all symptoms? > > I have had at least four severe episodes; each resluting in a lumbar > puncture (spinal tap), and am hoping that MGB will prevent future > recurrences. > > On a separate note, I have heard a great deal about the financial > arrangements and have a question. I plan to move forward as a self- > pay patient and was thinking that if I charge it all (then > immediately pay off the credit card) I could earn some serious > airline mileage. But, I am not clear if Dr. Rutledge's portion of the > bill needs to be paid by certified check in order to receive the > discount or if I can also get the discount with credit card payment. > Any info would be appreciated. > > Thanks again, > Mara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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