Re: Hello I could really use some advice.

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In a message dated 5/22/2003 11:26:56 PM Central Daylight Time,

cpaustin@... writes:

> I do not know what to do next. I feel like I might not get this

> surgery, unless I drive home from Delano to Reno Nevada after my 3

> days in the hospital. I feel that that trip would be so far. And

> what would I do if complications arose?

>

> Can anyone give me some advice.

>

> Thank You.

>

> Most Sincerely,

> Carla Austin

>

>

Carla,

I can tell you this....Dr. K isn't going to want you that far away 3

days post op. They tell you to plan on 2 weeks local. I am glad to as my leak

showed up after my hospital stay. I'd have hated to have been on my way home.

My suggestion is to call the hospital and ask for social services.

Explain the problem and see if their aftercare planners can help you with

getting

ready post op. I know there are discharge planners who do that here in

Gadsden,So I assume as backwards as we are, surely other hospitals do also.

I have never heard of a person obtaining pre approval for their own

post op stay. Is it possible your hubby could take a little more time? He would

qualify for FMLA leave, and they(the employer) couldn't hold it against him.

It might be unpaid leave, but at least you'd be cared for.

in Bama

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

01/15- 338.1 (minus 39.1lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

04/06- 324.3 (minus 53.2 lbs)

05/02- 311 (minus 66.5 lbs)

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

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Ask Dr. Z to write a prescription for the service. That's all they need.

-- Bobbe, put your 2cents in here.

Hello I could really use some advice.

I am supposed to have the surgery in Delano on June 26.

My husband can only take off 3-4 days from work. I thought that I

would go into an after care facility. This is what I told DR Z's

office 2 months ago. Today, I felt that I had better do some follow

up on this. I had wanted to know back then where I would be going

when I got out, and the office told me whatever facility had an

opening.

Today, I called DR Z & K's office and was told by Dee that the skilled

nursing facility has to be pre-approved. Also, that their office

does not help in getting the approval and does not help with you

getting into a facility.

I called my insurance provider and was told: That I do not have

knowledge of the medical terminology needed to make the request for

the after care facility. I was told that my DR should be making this

request.

I called back DR Z's officce. I was told by That Dee said

she spoke with me earlier and maaade it clear that they DO NOT help

in any way with getting after care. They DO NOT have the man power

available to help with this. And that is why they request that you

have a support person. I explained to why didn't someone

tell me this 2 months ago, as I was talking the phone went dead.

What do I do? How do I do this request on my own? If I am denied I

have to appeal and it is only a month until my surgery.

I do not know what to do next. I feel like I might not get this

surgery, unless I drive home from Delano to Reno Nevada after my 3

days in the hospital. I feel that that trip would be so far. And

what would I do if complications arose?

Can anyone give me some advice.

Thank You.

Most Sincerely,

Carla Austin

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Bobbe, said the after care facilities are often booked up.

Aside from that, How do I get to talk to DR K when Dee tells me They

will not help in any way with getting me this service?

[Guest guest]

Hi Carla!

I don't have any words of advice, except talk to Bobbe, which I think you are

already doing. I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers

for a speedy solution to this dilemma. Best wishes to you in getting a

successful resolution.

Hugs and blessings, Ann

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In a message dated 5/26/2003 1:40:47 AM Central Daylight Time,

chanvey@... writes:

> I would also email Dr. K personally if you

> want to talk with him about anything. He reads and responds to his

> emails.

>

> Good Luck, Carol

>

Carol,

What is Dr.K's addy? It's not on the web site anymore. I was going

to ask a question about my 6 month labs and have e-mailed Dee and she didn't

answer, so I'll ask him....LOL.

in Bama

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

01/15- 338.1 (minus 39.1lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

04/06- 324.3 (minus 53.2 lbs)

05/02- 311 (minus 66.5 lbs)

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

[Guest guest]

I had a lady named Opal Gage take care of me post op. She stayed

with me at the Shiloh Inn and was a lifesaver! Her daughter is Dr.

K's pt too and she has cared for others on this board. Her

name is dscaregiver. She hasn't posted in a long time so I'm not

sure if she's still available, but it's worth a try. I can email you

her number if you'd like.

Also, there used to be another caregiver too. Dee would know who

she was I'm sure. Maybe she'll help you with giving you some names

of other caregivers. I would also email Dr. K personally if you

want to talk with him about anything. He reads and responds to his

emails.

Good Luck, Carol

> I am supposed to have the surgery in Delano on June 26.

>

> My husband can only take off 3-4 days from work. I thought that I

> would go into an after care facility. This is what I told DR Z's

> office 2 months ago. Today, I felt that I had better do some

follow

> up on this. I had wanted to know back then where I would be going

> when I got out, and the office told me whatever facility had an

> opening.

>

>

> Today, I called DR Z & K's office and was told by Dee that the

skilled

> nursing facility has to be pre-approved. Also, that their office

> does not help in getting the approval and does not help with you

> getting into a facility.

>

> I called my insurance provider and was told: That I do not have

> knowledge of the medical terminology needed to make the request

for

> the after care facility. I was told that my DR should be making

this

> request.

>

> I called back DR Z's officce. I was told by That Dee

said

> she spoke with me earlier and maaade it clear that they DO NOT

help

> in any way with getting after care. They DO NOT have the man power

> available to help with this. And that is why they request that

you

> have a support person. I explained to why didn't someone

> tell me this 2 months ago, as I was talking the phone went dead.

>

> What do I do? How do I do this request on my own? If I am denied

I

> have to appeal and it is only a month until my surgery.

>

> I do not know what to do next. I feel like I might not get this

> surgery, unless I drive home from Delano to Reno Nevada after my 3

> days in the hospital. I feel that that trip would be so far. And

> what would I do if complications arose?

>

> Can anyone give me some advice.

>

> Thank You.

>

> Most Sincerely,

> Carla Austin

[Guest guest]

Hello Carol, I have been away, which is why it has taken me a while to respond.

Did you find out DR K's email address? If so would you share?

Sincerely,

Carla

Re: Re: Hello I could really use some advice.

In a message dated 5/26/2003 1:40:47 AM Central Daylight Time,

chanvey@... writes:

> I would also email Dr. K personally if you

> want to talk with him about anything. He reads and responds to his

> emails.

>

> Good Luck, Carol

>

Carol,

What is Dr.K's addy? It's not on the web site anymore. I was going

to ask a question about my 6 month labs and have e-mailed Dee and she didn't

answer, so I'll ask him....LOL.

in Bama

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/myhomepage/profile.html

Surgery- RNY to DS revision on12/6 -377.5

12/17 - 346.5 ( minus 31lbs)

01/15- 338.1 (minus 39.1lbs)

02/12-330.0 (minus 47.5 lbs)

04/06- 324.3 (minus 53.2 lbs)

05/02- 311 (minus 66.5 lbs)

05/12- 304.8 (minus 72.7 lbs)-BMI now 48

[Guest guest]

Dear Ann, Thank You for your reply and encouraging words. I'll do what I can,

and hope for the best.

Sincerely,

Carla

Re: Hello I could really use some advice.

Hi Carla!

I don't have any words of advice, except talk to Bobbe, which I think you are

already doing. I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers

for a speedy solution to this dilemma. Best wishes to you in getting a

successful resolution.

Hugs and blessings, Ann