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[Guest guest]

Dinah,

Your feeling are completely understandable. I was a nervous wreck and was

reduced to taking Xanax while waiting. So, it won't let up until after the

approval.

I flew to Durham, but hubby is afraid of flying as well. I went alone. I feel

the same way you do. I like to hurt solo. I had an angel who was there when I

got out of surgery and she called my hubby. Flo will disagree with me. But,

going alone is a great option if you don't want to be bothered. It depends on

your personality. I just don't need that when I am sick. went

alone as well. So this is doable. I also left town less than 48 hours after

surgery. I was fine, so I went home and email Dr R from there. Just do what

you feel is best. Several people came to visit and that was cool, and they

didn't stay long. You will be oblivious to most goings on right after surgery

anyway.

On the insurance, talk to one rep every time. Georgia Brown goes the extra

mile. She will even fax your approval letter if you need her to. She a cut

above the rest. I had a back up as well, but Georgia is good and she has been

there a long time.

le

[Guest guest]

Dinah,

Your feeling are completely understandable. I was a nervous wreck and was

reduced to taking Xanax while waiting. So, it won't let up until after the

approval.

I flew to Durham, but hubby is afraid of flying as well. I went alone. I feel

the same way you do. I like to hurt solo. I had an angel who was there when I

got out of surgery and she called my hubby. Flo will disagree with me. But,

going alone is a great option if you don't want to be bothered. It depends on

your personality. I just don't need that when I am sick. went

alone as well. So this is doable. I also left town less than 48 hours after

surgery. I was fine, so I went home and email Dr R from there. Just do what

you feel is best. Several people came to visit and that was cool, and they

didn't stay long. You will be oblivious to most goings on right after surgery

anyway.

On the insurance, talk to one rep every time. Georgia Brown goes the extra

mile. She will even fax your approval letter if you need her to. She a cut

above the rest. I had a back up as well, but Georgia is good and she has been

there a long time.

le

[Guest guest]

Dinah,

Your feeling are completely understandable. I was a nervous wreck and was

reduced to taking Xanax while waiting. So, it won't let up until after the

approval.

I flew to Durham, but hubby is afraid of flying as well. I went alone. I feel

the same way you do. I like to hurt solo. I had an angel who was there when I

got out of surgery and she called my hubby. Flo will disagree with me. But,

going alone is a great option if you don't want to be bothered. It depends on

your personality. I just don't need that when I am sick. went

alone as well. So this is doable. I also left town less than 48 hours after

surgery. I was fine, so I went home and email Dr R from there. Just do what

you feel is best. Several people came to visit and that was cool, and they

didn't stay long. You will be oblivious to most goings on right after surgery

anyway.

On the insurance, talk to one rep every time. Georgia Brown goes the extra

mile. She will even fax your approval letter if you need her to. She a cut

above the rest. I had a back up as well, but Georgia is good and she has been

there a long time.

le

[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I know what you mean about being obsessed with the surgery. It's all I can

think of too. I too don't want my husband to go , but he's determined. I

guess we are lucky. Lots of men would just turn away. We are driving from

the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Durham. Thats 1150 miles one way. Oh my

aching everything! We do not want to fly either. We figured it out and It

would cost about he same driving or flying. Of course there would be less

wear and tear on the car and lets not forget about the time. But his

majesty always does it the hard way. I really do not care as long as I get

this operation. Hey woman, if you want to drive, go for it! You can make a

mini vacation out of it. Good luck to you. I know it will all work out for

you. Keep us appraise of your progress.

Love

Dean Lawton

dinah@... wrote:

> le,

>

> thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will try

> that today!!!

>

> Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm telling

> you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think about!!

>

> Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid of

> flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists on

> going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like people

> hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make up

> my mind!

>

> Dinah in Alabama

> Waiting!!!!!!!!

>

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[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I know what you mean about being obsessed with the surgery. It's all I can

think of too. I too don't want my husband to go , but he's determined. I

guess we are lucky. Lots of men would just turn away. We are driving from

the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Durham. Thats 1150 miles one way. Oh my

aching everything! We do not want to fly either. We figured it out and It

would cost about he same driving or flying. Of course there would be less

wear and tear on the car and lets not forget about the time. But his

majesty always does it the hard way. I really do not care as long as I get

this operation. Hey woman, if you want to drive, go for it! You can make a

mini vacation out of it. Good luck to you. I know it will all work out for

you. Keep us appraise of your progress.

Love

Dean Lawton

dinah@... wrote:

> le,

>

> thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will try

> that today!!!

>

> Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm telling

> you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think about!!

>

> Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid of

> flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists on

> going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like people

> hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make up

> my mind!

>

> Dinah in Alabama

> Waiting!!!!!!!!

>

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[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I know what you mean about being obsessed with the surgery. It's all I can

think of too. I too don't want my husband to go , but he's determined. I

guess we are lucky. Lots of men would just turn away. We are driving from

the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Durham. Thats 1150 miles one way. Oh my

aching everything! We do not want to fly either. We figured it out and It

would cost about he same driving or flying. Of course there would be less

wear and tear on the car and lets not forget about the time. But his

majesty always does it the hard way. I really do not care as long as I get

this operation. Hey woman, if you want to drive, go for it! You can make a

mini vacation out of it. Good luck to you. I know it will all work out for

you. Keep us appraise of your progress.

Love

Dean Lawton

dinah@... wrote:

> le,

>

> thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will try

> that today!!!

>

> Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm telling

> you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think about!!

>

> Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid of

> flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists on

> going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like people

> hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make up

> my mind!

>

> Dinah in Alabama

> Waiting!!!!!!!!

>

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[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I feel the same way as you do. When I had surgery I chose to bring my 19

year old daughter with me. I knew she would not hover over me. I just

wanted someone to make sure I was still breathing and call 911 if needed.

My husband and I talked about it, he does not like being a caregiver so we

decided this would be best. I was happy to hear a familiar voice when I was

brought back to my room. Good Luck.

Darlene

dinah@... wrote:

> le,

>

> thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will try

> that today!!!

>

> Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm telling

> you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think about!!

>

> Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid of

> flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists on

> going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like people

> hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make up

> my mind!

>

> Dinah in Alabama

> Waiting!!!!!!!!

>

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[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I feel the same way as you do. When I had surgery I chose to bring my 19

year old daughter with me. I knew she would not hover over me. I just

wanted someone to make sure I was still breathing and call 911 if needed.

My husband and I talked about it, he does not like being a caregiver so we

decided this would be best. I was happy to hear a familiar voice when I was

brought back to my room. Good Luck.

Darlene

dinah@... wrote:

> le,

>

> thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will try

> that today!!!

>

> Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm telling

> you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think about!!

>

> Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid of

> flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists on

> going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like people

> hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make up

> my mind!

>

> Dinah in Alabama

> Waiting!!!!!!!!

>

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[Guest guest]

Hey Dinah,

I live in Illiniois, I have BCBS of MN... they are requiring me to take

to trips to Durham, and I still don't know if they will approve me. I got a

request for additional information after Dr. R sent in my request for

preauthorization, and one of the things they requested was notes from my

clinic visit with Dr. R. They won't even consider me for approval until I

see him. So, if I fly out and they don't give me approval, I will not be too

happy. Cross your fingers for me!

Deb in IL

[Guest guest]

Hey Dinah,

I live in Illiniois, I have BCBS of MN... they are requiring me to take

to trips to Durham, and I still don't know if they will approve me. I got a

request for additional information after Dr. R sent in my request for

preauthorization, and one of the things they requested was notes from my

clinic visit with Dr. R. They won't even consider me for approval until I

see him. So, if I fly out and they don't give me approval, I will not be too

happy. Cross your fingers for me!

Deb in IL

[Guest guest]

Hey Dinah,

I live in Illiniois, I have BCBS of MN... they are requiring me to take

to trips to Durham, and I still don't know if they will approve me. I got a

request for additional information after Dr. R sent in my request for

preauthorization, and one of the things they requested was notes from my

clinic visit with Dr. R. They won't even consider me for approval until I

see him. So, if I fly out and they don't give me approval, I will not be too

happy. Cross your fingers for me!

Deb in IL

[Guest guest]

>

> > le,

> >

> > thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will

try

> > that today!!!

> >

> > Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm

telling

> > you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think

about!!

> >

> > Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> > about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid

of

> > flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> > ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists

on

> > going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like

people

> > hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> > wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> > gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make

up

> > my mind!

> >

> > Dinah in Alabama

> > Waiting!!!!!!!!

> >

> >

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[Guest guest]

Dean,

I thought my car trip was long. I am ashamed I only drove from MD. I was

surprised at how much easier the trip home was compared to getting there. I

have joint pain and get stiff when riding for a long period of time. I was

surprised how much less pain and stiffness I had in only one week and only 4

days post op. BTW I didn't have any trouble with the bumps in the road either

and I hope you find it as easy as I did. It is not recommended but I drove most

of the way home myself while my daughter slept. I must have been a more

difficult patient than I thought. It won't be long now.

Darlene

Lawton wrote:

> Dinah,

> I know what you mean about being obsessed with the surgery. It's all I can

> think of too. I too don't want my husband to go , but he's determined. I

> guess we are lucky. Lots of men would just turn away. We are driving from

> the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Durham. Thats 1150 miles one way. Oh my

> aching everything! We do not want to fly either. We figured it out and It

> would cost about he same driving or flying. Of course there would be less

> wear and tear on the car and lets not forget about the time. But his

> majesty always does it the hard way. I really do not care as long as I get

> this operation. Hey woman, if you want to drive, go for it! You can make a

> mini vacation out of it. Good luck to you. I know it will all work out for

> you. Keep us appraise of your progress.

>

> Love

> Dean Lawton

>

> dinah@... wrote:

>

> > le,

> >

> > thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will try

> > that today!!!

> >

> > Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm telling

> > you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think about!!

> >

> > Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> > about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid of

> > flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> > ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists on

> > going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like people

> > hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> > wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> > gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make up

> > my mind!

> >

> > Dinah in Alabama

> > Waiting!!!!!!!!

> >

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[Guest guest]

Dean,

I thought my car trip was long. I am ashamed I only drove from MD. I was

surprised at how much easier the trip home was compared to getting there. I

have joint pain and get stiff when riding for a long period of time. I was

surprised how much less pain and stiffness I had in only one week and only 4

days post op. BTW I didn't have any trouble with the bumps in the road either

and I hope you find it as easy as I did. It is not recommended but I drove most

of the way home myself while my daughter slept. I must have been a more

difficult patient than I thought. It won't be long now.

Darlene

Lawton wrote:

> Dinah,

> I know what you mean about being obsessed with the surgery. It's all I can

> think of too. I too don't want my husband to go , but he's determined. I

> guess we are lucky. Lots of men would just turn away. We are driving from

> the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Durham. Thats 1150 miles one way. Oh my

> aching everything! We do not want to fly either. We figured it out and It

> would cost about he same driving or flying. Of course there would be less

> wear and tear on the car and lets not forget about the time. But his

> majesty always does it the hard way. I really do not care as long as I get

> this operation. Hey woman, if you want to drive, go for it! You can make a

> mini vacation out of it. Good luck to you. I know it will all work out for

> you. Keep us appraise of your progress.

>

> Love

> Dean Lawton

>

> dinah@... wrote:

>

> > le,

> >

> > thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will try

> > that today!!!

> >

> > Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm telling

> > you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think about!!

> >

> > Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> > about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid of

> > flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> > ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists on

> > going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like people

> > hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> > wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> > gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make up

> > my mind!

> >

> > Dinah in Alabama

> > Waiting!!!!!!!!

> >

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[Guest guest]

Marie,

You are right about the baby. His other grandmother has been on vacation

this week so he has been with her. When I complained my husband told me I

was being unfair because she didn't say anything when I took him away to

N.C. for a week. I asked him how he knew she didn't say anything. I have

missed him and am anxious for him to return on Sun. As far as the other

matter goes, Yes, I always head for the bathroom but am ususally surprised

that it is a false alarm. But I take no chances. Glad all is well for

you. I can't believe that tomorrow it will have been 4 weeks already.

Darlene

furball2u@... wrote:

>

> >

> > > le,

> > >

> > > thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will

> try

> > > that today!!!

> > >

> > > Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm

> telling

> > > you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think

> about!!

> > >

> > > Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> > > about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid

> of

> > > flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> > > ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists

> on

> > > going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like

> people

> > > hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> > > wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> > > gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make

> up

> > > my mind!

> > >

> > > Dinah in Alabama

> > > Waiting!!!!!!!!

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Marie,

You are right about the baby. His other grandmother has been on vacation

this week so he has been with her. When I complained my husband told me I

was being unfair because she didn't say anything when I took him away to

N.C. for a week. I asked him how he knew she didn't say anything. I have

missed him and am anxious for him to return on Sun. As far as the other

matter goes, Yes, I always head for the bathroom but am ususally surprised

that it is a false alarm. But I take no chances. Glad all is well for

you. I can't believe that tomorrow it will have been 4 weeks already.

Darlene

furball2u@... wrote:

>

> >

> > > le,

> > >

> > > thanks for the tip about talking to Georgia Brown at bcbs. I will

> try

> > > that today!!!

> > >

> > > Yes, I am up early...the only one posting this morning!! I'm

> telling

> > > you guys I am obsessed with this surgery!!! All I can think

> about!!

> > >

> > > Lately I have been thinking about getting my self to Durham, It's

> > > about a 11 hour drive or a quick airplane ride. Since I'm afraid

> of

> > > flying, I'm having a big conflict. I want to be sophisticated and

> > > ride the darn plane but I'm a little nervous. My husband insists

> on

> > > going with me, but I would rather do this alone. I don't like

> people

> > > hovering when I don't feel well! It's like when I was in labor...I

> > > wanted him there by the bed, then I wanted him gone, be here, be

> > > gone, all night long! lol I guess I have plenty of time to make

> up

> > > my mind!

> > >

> > > Dinah in Alabama

> > > Waiting!!!!!!!!

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

le, In reading the posts from today I picked up your phone #.

Where do you live in Alabama. I live in Andalusia, Al in southern

alabama. I would love to talk to you about your surgery and your

insurance story. BCBS scared me to day with talk of two trips to

Durham. Did they require this of you? I will be off work tomorrow

afternoon thru next WEd and would love to call yo and talk to you or

you could call me if you don't mind.

Dinah in Alabama

[Guest guest]

Hi Dinah in Alabama,

Yes, I have to fly to Durham before BCBS will even consider me for

approval, and yes, I am very afraid that they will turn me down. I am a stay

at home mom of four kids, I can not in any way afford this extra trip, plus

the psych profile that it doesn't see like they will pay. I am hoping that

once I put out several hundred dollarss, they will approve me. I am putting

everything I would put for an appeal in the envelope that goes to BCBS.

Hopefully, they will approve me without a hitch! Good luck to you, too!

Deb in IL

[Guest guest]

Hi Dinah in Alabama,

Yes, I have to fly to Durham before BCBS will even consider me for

approval, and yes, I am very afraid that they will turn me down. I am a stay

at home mom of four kids, I can not in any way afford this extra trip, plus

the psych profile that it doesn't see like they will pay. I am hoping that

once I put out several hundred dollarss, they will approve me. I am putting

everything I would put for an appeal in the envelope that goes to BCBS.

Hopefully, they will approve me without a hitch! Good luck to you, too!

Deb in IL

[Guest guest]

Hi Dinah in Alabama,

Yes, I have to fly to Durham before BCBS will even consider me for

approval, and yes, I am very afraid that they will turn me down. I am a stay

at home mom of four kids, I can not in any way afford this extra trip, plus

the psych profile that it doesn't see like they will pay. I am hoping that

once I put out several hundred dollarss, they will approve me. I am putting

everything I would put for an appeal in the envelope that goes to BCBS.

Hopefully, they will approve me without a hitch! Good luck to you, too!

Deb in IL

[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I will be at home if you would like to call. I did my clinic visit before

they asked. They ask the same of in Tuscaloosa. It's just their way

of trying to wear you down. However, they did not pay for my clinic visit.

Remember, the post where I gave you all the requirements. You need to find

it. That is what they require. It better to send it all in at once not

relying of Dr R's letter. They deny ALL of those. I was approved the first

time in five days. But I SENT EVERYTHING to them in separate cover. The key

is to send it all at once and not let them have the chance to deny you over

and over. With this company, it is NOT wise to wait until they contact you.

You must be very proactive, otherwise they will weasel out of it.

If you want the requirements again, you can call me I am here today until 10

am. I will return after 2pm. I am in Montgomery. I know where Andalusia is. I

used to cover that area when I was selling pharmaceuticals. Call anytime.

le

[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I will be at home if you would like to call. I did my clinic visit before

they asked. They ask the same of in Tuscaloosa. It's just their way

of trying to wear you down. However, they did not pay for my clinic visit.

Remember, the post where I gave you all the requirements. You need to find

it. That is what they require. It better to send it all in at once not

relying of Dr R's letter. They deny ALL of those. I was approved the first

time in five days. But I SENT EVERYTHING to them in separate cover. The key

is to send it all at once and not let them have the chance to deny you over

and over. With this company, it is NOT wise to wait until they contact you.

You must be very proactive, otherwise they will weasel out of it.

If you want the requirements again, you can call me I am here today until 10

am. I will return after 2pm. I am in Montgomery. I know where Andalusia is. I

used to cover that area when I was selling pharmaceuticals. Call anytime.

le

[Guest guest]

Dinah,

I will be at home if you would like to call. I did my clinic visit before

they asked. They ask the same of in Tuscaloosa. It's just their way

of trying to wear you down. However, they did not pay for my clinic visit.

Remember, the post where I gave you all the requirements. You need to find

it. That is what they require. It better to send it all in at once not

relying of Dr R's letter. They deny ALL of those. I was approved the first

time in five days. But I SENT EVERYTHING to them in separate cover. The key

is to send it all at once and not let them have the chance to deny you over

and over. With this company, it is NOT wise to wait until they contact you.

You must be very proactive, otherwise they will weasel out of it.

If you want the requirements again, you can call me I am here today until 10

am. I will return after 2pm. I am in Montgomery. I know where Andalusia is. I

used to cover that area when I was selling pharmaceuticals. Call anytime.

le

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 06/30/2000 2:49:43 AM Central Daylight Time,

dinah@... writes:

<< I can't afford to fly to

Durham for approval or not!!! and then fly out again for the surgery.

(I don't suppose bcbs will pay for that..) Anyways now I am a nervous

wreck again. hope I don't have a breakdown before I can schedule this

surgery. lol! Anyone else have to have this pre authorization visit

with Dr. R? >>

Dinah,

You have to get to Durham somehow. All of the Alabama people did. I did,

did, Ivan did, Carolyn did. Clinic is required, so get it out of the

way. drove there. With the cost of gas, it's probably comparable to

flying. I flew the first time for $138, and the second time for $156 round

trip. Hook or crook, you gotta get there. I knew the criteria, so I didn't

wait for them to ask. They are way sneaky and they are getting tougher on new

approvals, but if you have everything you need, they will pay. Georgia Brown

knows what she is talking about. Do exactly what she says.

le

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 06/30/2000 2:49:43 AM Central Daylight Time,

dinah@... writes:

<< I can't afford to fly to

Durham for approval or not!!! and then fly out again for the surgery.

(I don't suppose bcbs will pay for that..) Anyways now I am a nervous

wreck again. hope I don't have a breakdown before I can schedule this

surgery. lol! Anyone else have to have this pre authorization visit

with Dr. R? >>

Dinah,

You have to get to Durham somehow. All of the Alabama people did. I did,

did, Ivan did, Carolyn did. Clinic is required, so get it out of the

way. drove there. With the cost of gas, it's probably comparable to

flying. I flew the first time for $138, and the second time for $156 round

trip. Hook or crook, you gotta get there. I knew the criteria, so I didn't

wait for them to ask. They are way sneaky and they are getting tougher on new

approvals, but if you have everything you need, they will pay. Georgia Brown

knows what she is talking about. Do exactly what she says.

le