Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi all, I had mast at 4 p.m., got to my room at 7 p.m., and was discharged at 7 a.m., not quite a drive thru, but darned close! I hadn't even had a meal yet, so I stayed for breakfast. I was still REALLY drugged when I left. Didn't like it one bit. I have a very frugal insurance plan (Kaiser). I've heard of some masts done on an outpatient basis here in Ohio. Kathleen in Kirtland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hi Kathleen, I had heard that about Kaiser ins. Boy that was fast. Rest and take it easy now. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Hospital stay Hi all, I had mast at 4 p.m., got to my room at 7 p.m., and was discharged at 7 a.m., not quite a drive thru, but darned close! I hadn't even had a meal yet, so I stayed for breakfast. I was still REALLY drugged when I left. Didn't like it one bit. I have a very frugal insurance plan (Kaiser). I've heard of some masts done on an outpatient basis here in Ohio. Kathleen in Kirtland ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.12/655 - Release Date: 1/28/2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Kathleen, That is just inhumane and disgusting to have a hospital and staff shuffle you out that quickly without even knowing how things turned out. Animals stay at the animal hospital longer than people do these days! Please take care of yourself, your healing process is very important! Michele fantur2 katschell@...> wrote: Hi all, I had mast at 4 p.m., got to my room at 7 p.m., and was discharged at 7 a.m., not quite a drive thru, but darned close! I hadn't even had a meal yet, so I stayed for breakfast. I was still REALLY drugged when I left. Didn't like it one bit. I have a very frugal insurance plan (Kaiser). I've heard of some masts done on an outpatient basis here in Ohio. Kathleen in Kirtland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 In a message dated 1/29/2007 8:00:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, katschell@... writes: I had mast at 4 p.m., got to my room at 7 p.m., and was discharged at 7 a.m., not quite a drive thru, but darned close! I hadn't even had a meal yet, so I stayed for breakfast. I was still REALLY drugged when I left. Didn't like it one bit. I have a very frugal insurance plan (Kaiser). I've heard of some masts done on an outpatient basis here in Ohio. Kathleen in Kirtland hi kathleen, when i had my mastectomy, i was told i was allowed a 23 hour stay. i did end up having a lot of pain the day after so the doctors had me stay one more day. it's pretty frightening when you can't remember most of the stay in the hospital or even arriving home. maybe that's a good thing? i'm not sure. - lorena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 >Hi Kathleen: I agree it sure feels like a drive through. I had a six hour bilateral reconstruction and went home the next AM. I didn't mind because I felt ok and didn't really need nursing help, but it still seemed kind of risky in terms of possible complications. But my husband is now scheduled for a radical prostatectomy next month (for prostate Ca) and apparently they plan to send him home the next day also!! Its all about the money. Keep the faith, Anne V. > Hi all, > > I had mast at 4 p.m., got to my room at 7 p.m., and was discharged at 7 > a.m., not quite a drive thru, but darned close! I hadn't even had a > meal yet, so I stayed for breakfast. I was still REALLY drugged when I > left. Didn't like it one bit. > > I have a very frugal insurance plan (Kaiser). I've heard of some masts > done on an outpatient basis here in Ohio. > > Kathleen in Kirtland > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 That's outrageous! I went in for mine on a Friday morning - 6am; and was not discharged until late Sunday morning. Insuance companies are so squeaky tight it is unbelieveable! I have United Healthcare EPO through my work; what was really interesting was that my coverage is great, but the one thng that WASN " T covered by my plan was my wig - lol. Even though it is considered a prothesis, it was not listed as a covered item. So I figured since I would be paying for it myself I might as well get a good one. Sorry that you had to go home so early after your procedure; these companies need to be more compassionate and caring -------------- Original message -------------- From: Inuitwoman@... In a message dated 1/29/2007 8:00:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, katschell@... writes: I had mast at 4 p.m., got to my room at 7 p.m., and was discharged at 7 a.m., not quite a drive thru, but darned close! I hadn't even had a meal yet, so I stayed for breakfast. I was still REALLY drugged when I left. Didn't like it one bit. I have a very frugal insurance plan (Kaiser). I've heard of some masts done on an outpatient basis here in Ohio. Kathleen in Kirtland hi kathleen, when i had my mastectomy, i was told i was allowed a 23 hour stay. i did end up having a lot of pain the day after so the doctors had me stay one more day. it's pretty frightening when you can't remember most of the stay in the hospital or even arriving home. maybe that's a good thing? i'm not sure. - lorena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I had my mastectomy at 1 pm and was supposed to go home this next day, IF I FELT GOOD. However, I had a reaction to the anthestic and my blood pressure spiked and a reaction to morphine. So they kept me another day. The surgeon made sure that everything was working before I went home. Insurance is driving the time of hospital stays and has been for several years. The doctor and the hospitals have to go with the insurance guidelines. Inuitwoman@... wrote: In a message dated 1/29/2007 8:00:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, katschell@... writes: I had mast at 4 p.m., got to my room at 7 p.m., and was discharged at 7 a.m., not quite a drive thru, but darned close! I hadn't even had a meal yet, so I stayed for breakfast. I was still REALLY drugged when I left. Didn't like it one bit. I have a very frugal insurance plan (Kaiser). I've heard of some masts done on an outpatient basis here in Ohio. Kathleen in Kirtland hi kathleen, when i had my mastectomy, i was told i was allowed a 23 hour stay. i did end up having a lot of pain the day after so the doctors had me stay one more day. it's pretty frightening when you can't remember most of the stay in the hospital or even arriving home. maybe that's a good thing? i'm not sure. - lorena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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