Re: Dr.Rutledge's out of state patients

April 18, 1999

I traveled to North Carolina from Northern Michigan for my surgery. I had

no particular problems attributable to being a foreigner.

I would recommend that at least one person (preferably spouse) plan on

staying with you for the duration. Two support folks are better, though, as

they can keep each other company during the hours of paralyzing boredom.

I had surgery on a Friday afternoon, and I flew home the 8 days later on

saturday. My wife was there the whole time; my oldest son was there from

Friday through Tuesday.

Please note that I was fortunate enough to be ready to leave the hospital 24

hours post op, but Dr. R (wisely) wouldn't let me go until late Sunday ,

about 48 hours post op.

Instead of sitting in our hotel, we hit the sites of the region, including a

full day trip up to Appomatox, Virginia, and another full-day trip west of

Durham on all county roads. We also did the Duke gardens, had dinner (I

should say my wife had dinner) in Chapel Hill.

I strongly recommend getting a " suite " hotel with a separate bedroom. I am

not a good sleeper, and was very restless that first week; with two rooms my

wife could actually get some sleep.

We found such a hotel for $55/night, which is dirt cheap even by southern

standards. Their are dozens of such hotels in the greater Triangle area,

and most provide transportation to Durham regional. You are better off if

you have a car (it's tax deductable).

April 18, 1999

i will be outta state to so if ya get any good advise please share

carrie otoole 34

married 2 boys bmi 51

weed, ca

M C wrote:

>

> I would love to hear from anyone who had lap rny from Dr. Rutledge as

> an out of state patient. Was the follow up more difficult? Did you

> have someone with you? You can e-mail me directly if you want at:

> gr8kidsrus@...

> Thanks Margie

>

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April 18, 1999

What is the name of the hotel??????

kathy

Kaiser Permente appealing

BMI 51

April 18, 1999

what was the name of your hotel?

carrie otoole34

etc.

Kaleva@... wrote:

> From: Kaleva@...

>

> I traveled to North Carolina from Northern Michigan for my surgery. I had

> no particular problems attributable to being a foreigner.

>

> I would recommend that at least one person (preferably spouse) plan on

> staying with you for the duration. Two support folks are better, though, as

> they can keep each other company during the hours of paralyzing boredom.

>

> I had surgery on a Friday afternoon, and I flew home the 8 days later on

> saturday. My wife was there the whole time; my oldest son was there from

> Friday through Tuesday.

>

> Please note that I was fortunate enough to be ready to leave the hospital 24

> hours post op, but Dr. R (wisely) wouldn't let me go until late Sunday ,

> about 48 hours post op.

>

> Instead of sitting in our hotel, we hit the sites of the region, including a

> full day trip up to Appomatox, Virginia, and another full-day trip west of

> Durham on all county roads. We also did the Duke gardens, had dinner (I

> should say my wife had dinner) in Chapel Hill.

>

> I strongly recommend getting a " suite " hotel with a separate bedroom. I am

> not a good sleeper, and was very restless that first week; with two rooms my

> wife could actually get some sleep.

>

> We found such a hotel for $55/night, which is dirt cheap even by southern

> standards. Their are dozens of such hotels in the greater Triangle area,

> and most provide transportation to Durham regional. You are better off if

> you have a car (it's tax deductable).

>

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April 19, 1999

Hey

I just saw your post on the Obesityhelp site. Let me know if you get

the names of any other insurances which could be bought for addiitonal

coverage. I emailed Dr R about the same question but haven't got a

response yet. Have you approached your ins co yet?? Have you went to

appeals? Just because your ins says no coverage does not mean that you

can not aappeal and win!! This is considered discrimination. Look at

Dr R's website and you will see several topics pertaining to this

problem. Also, I was initially denied based on " not covered benefit " .

I found a FEDERAL book of insurance coverage for the same company as

mine (Kaiser Permente for federal employees). It had different wording

and I used this in my appeal. I won that appeal quite easily. If you

want to email me personally, I'd be glad to giive you more details.

Kathy

Kaiser Permente appealing

BMI 51

April 19, 1999