I decided to not let the issues with the other surgeon get me down. I am still working on that but in the mean time I have decided to move forward with following up on plan B in case I need it. I am going for consult number 2 with this surgeon. I had a consult with them back in November '09. They require all their patients to have hysto before he will begin lower surgery. I had my hysto since I last saw them. They are in network and take both my primary insurance and my wife's insurance so hopefully they will just take that upfront and not charge me the surgeon's fee ahead of time. I know the hospital stuff is definitely covered because the hospital where they have surgical rights is a "preferred" hospital for my insurance so that's a plus.
I'm about to head out. I am a little nervous but I am going to pray the entire way there and trust that all will work out for me to have surgery sooner rather than later.
I have my list of questions and I am ready to go!
I plan to come back posting nothing but great news when I get back!
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Saturday, May 29, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Prepping plan B and putting plan A on life support
After yesterdays news I called the surgeon's office today and spoke to them about my concerns. They were really nice and agreed to "see what they can do" because they want to "work with me". I appreciated that. Even if they knock off $4,000 that would make a HUGE difference.
Since my plan B was fuzzy I decided to make one last attempt to clear things up. I was able to get some answers which was helpful and has lead me to feel the need to go back for another consult. This surgeon is DEFINITELY in Network for my insuranc and I know because the surgeon and the insurance old me. Also my first consult was paid 100% by insurance (they never pay 100% but rather an agreed upon rate).
I will discuss some of my concerns that was initially putting me on the fence. If I can secure answers that leave me feeling comfortable then that puts me in GREAT position for surgery to happen sooner rather than later.
I am prepping my plan be in case I need one and putting plan A on life support hoping for a revival!
Since my plan B was fuzzy I decided to make one last attempt to clear things up. I was able to get some answers which was helpful and has lead me to feel the need to go back for another consult. This surgeon is DEFINITELY in Network for my insuranc and I know because the surgeon and the insurance old me. Also my first consult was paid 100% by insurance (they never pay 100% but rather an agreed upon rate).
I will discuss some of my concerns that was initially putting me on the fence. If I can secure answers that leave me feeling comfortable then that puts me in GREAT position for surgery to happen sooner rather than later.
I am prepping my plan be in case I need one and putting plan A on life support hoping for a revival!
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