Cigna SHBP update

LaShelle2
on 6/21/09 1:50 pm - STOCKBRIDGE, GA
I checked w/ customer service about having an at home nurse after surgery.

They said the plan covers unlimited in home health visits. Just get a referral from the surgeon and it  shouldn't be a problem.   I plan on taking advantage of this, since I am uncomfortable with the idea of changing the drain, and cleaning my incisions.  Afterall, it will be free, since the surgery will put me over $2000 out of pocket.

Just a fyi for anybody else who may need this post-op.

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Jayna R.
on 6/22/09 4:40 am - Loganville, GA
That's a really nice benefit your surgery has. If you have the service and it's free, you should definately take advantage of it!
  Jayna
Lap RNY 3.23.09
Ht. - 5'8"
Highest Wt. - 295       Current Wt. - 166      Goal Wt. - 150ish
I've lost 129lbs!
LaShelle2
on 6/22/09 5:13 am - STOCKBRIDGE, GA
I definitely will. I imagine other plans offer the same benefit, but people don't know to ask.

               **** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: 
No dumping.  Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results,  Won't regain weight!  Eat normal sized meals,  96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured.                                    I  MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people.    ~Orson Wells  

Jayna R.
on 6/22/09 5:51 am - Loganville, GA
I just re-read my post...I meant to say insurance, not surgery. But, I guess you figured that out!
  Jayna
Lap RNY 3.23.09
Ht. - 5'8"
Highest Wt. - 295       Current Wt. - 166      Goal Wt. - 150ish
I've lost 129lbs!
tchrmom
on 6/22/09 8:27 am - Northeast, GA
Cool! Thanks for checking on that. If I were to have a drain, I will definitely take advantage of it!


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LaShelle2
on 6/22/09 11:43 am - STOCKBRIDGE, GA
I think it will be a good idea. Maybe I wouldn't be so nervous if the doctor wasn't out of state.

               **** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: 
No dumping.  Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results,  Won't regain weight!  Eat normal sized meals,  96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured.                                    I  MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people.    ~Orson Wells  

talksoupslp
on 6/23/09 10:58 pm
Tchrmom,
With Dr. Macik...no drains, no catheters, no NOTHING!  You'll go home with surgi-strips on your belly.  Oh, and you can shower 24 hours after surgery.  You'll have your own private bathroom/shower at Northside.  I couldn't wait to get into the shower...I feel scuzy if I can't wash my hair every day.


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tchrmom
on 6/24/09 12:42 am - Northeast, GA
That is awesome! I had planned on buying babywipes just so I could feel somewhat clean, but a shower the next day sounds great! I am so glad to hear there are no drains! I can't wait forJuly 6!


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talksoupslp
on 6/24/09 2:49 am
Yea, when I got up the day after surgery, I was already asking about my shower.  I mean, 24 hours...my surgery was at 7am!  But before I was able to shower, they shuffled me down for the leak test and Dr. Macik also came to check on me pretty early.  And since the leak test was successful, the nurse was throwing popsicles and water at me before I knew it.  I think I finally got in the shower around 10am or so (I also had to wait for the nurse to disconnect the IV so I could get in the shower). 


Highest Weight/Surgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal
426.4/356/216.8/165?
Keek77
on 6/23/09 3:57 am - Rome, GA
That is so awesome LaShelle.. you're a wealth of information.
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