Back from Madison-long
I am back from Madison and completely discouraged. I guess I just need to face the fact that I will not be "fixed" before November 1. The man that ran the test today said that he was "pretty sure" that the urologist will want it run again, but with video as that is the most thourough way to run this test. At first, they thought that they were just re-running this test for more complete and accurate results over the Rockford test (and it was run WAY different up there....) to pass on to the "gynie" doctor. NOW......the "gynie" doctor wants the urologist to make an educated recommendation as to the best surgery to help my particular situation and also for me to meet with the urologist "as his patient" to discuss the options and recomendation.
That is all well and good. On the one hand, I am grateful that they are being thourough and not just cutting me open "willy-nilly". I DON'T want multiple surgeries. BUT.....my out-of-pocket is $ 3,000.00 and it is a strech coming up with the first $ 3,000.00. Since my insurance renews in November, the $$$$ clock starts over. THEN, it ALSO starts over on January 1. SO, I really try very hard not to have ANYthing done from November to January. Since all this testing will put me at my out-of-pocket limit, I will owe $ 3,000.00 for all this stuff, then I will have to wait until after January to begin looking into getting "fixed". Then, I will owe ANOTHER $ 3,000.00 for 2010.
I am just FURIOUS that I have wasted two of these precious months running all over Rockford for tests that are incomplete and "unhelpful". Now, I almost wish that I had never said a word about my issues. After all, I have had these issues for years and years. I just was SO hopeful when my PCP told me that I did NOT have to live like this and it all could be fixed. I am feeling that it is not worth the extra $$$---(Heck, I could have bought a newer car!)
So.....it will take a few days to a week for the report to be transcribed. Then, the urologist needs to read the results. He will report to the "gynie". Then, I will probably have to get an appointment with the Urologist. Then, he will probably want the test re-run with video. Then, I will wait for THOSE results. Even IF this can all be done within a month........we ALL know that there is Pre-surgery appointments and testing to be run. Then surgery itself to be scheduled. I just don't really have any hope that this can all be done in a month.
What I REALLY want to do is ask the Rockford doctor to pay the additional $ 3,000.00 for jacking me around the past 2 months. BUT, I suppose it is my own fault for going against my first feeling that I should have started up in Madison to begin with. I have wasted 2 months and plenty of BCBS's $$$$$.
What is even worse right at this very moment is that my visit last Friday caused a bladder infection. Today, after holding water for a long time, I now have tons of internal pain. I am afraid that it backed up into my kidneys and now I have a worse infection.
Thank you all for listening and letting me get this off my chest. It REALLY DOES help to have a safe place to come and "let it all hang out" so to speak. I feel a tiny bit better just after typing this all.
Prayers and good thoughts and mojo are still welcome. Tomorrow is another day, and I will be back to my old self. Thanks again.
That is all well and good. On the one hand, I am grateful that they are being thourough and not just cutting me open "willy-nilly". I DON'T want multiple surgeries. BUT.....my out-of-pocket is $ 3,000.00 and it is a strech coming up with the first $ 3,000.00. Since my insurance renews in November, the $$$$ clock starts over. THEN, it ALSO starts over on January 1. SO, I really try very hard not to have ANYthing done from November to January. Since all this testing will put me at my out-of-pocket limit, I will owe $ 3,000.00 for all this stuff, then I will have to wait until after January to begin looking into getting "fixed". Then, I will owe ANOTHER $ 3,000.00 for 2010.
I am just FURIOUS that I have wasted two of these precious months running all over Rockford for tests that are incomplete and "unhelpful". Now, I almost wish that I had never said a word about my issues. After all, I have had these issues for years and years. I just was SO hopeful when my PCP told me that I did NOT have to live like this and it all could be fixed. I am feeling that it is not worth the extra $$$---(Heck, I could have bought a newer car!)
So.....it will take a few days to a week for the report to be transcribed. Then, the urologist needs to read the results. He will report to the "gynie". Then, I will probably have to get an appointment with the Urologist. Then, he will probably want the test re-run with video. Then, I will wait for THOSE results. Even IF this can all be done within a month........we ALL know that there is Pre-surgery appointments and testing to be run. Then surgery itself to be scheduled. I just don't really have any hope that this can all be done in a month.
What I REALLY want to do is ask the Rockford doctor to pay the additional $ 3,000.00 for jacking me around the past 2 months. BUT, I suppose it is my own fault for going against my first feeling that I should have started up in Madison to begin with. I have wasted 2 months and plenty of BCBS's $$$$$.
What is even worse right at this very moment is that my visit last Friday caused a bladder infection. Today, after holding water for a long time, I now have tons of internal pain. I am afraid that it backed up into my kidneys and now I have a worse infection.
Thank you all for listening and letting me get this off my chest. It REALLY DOES help to have a safe place to come and "let it all hang out" so to speak. I feel a tiny bit better just after typing this all.
Prayers and good thoughts and mojo are still welcome. Tomorrow is another day, and I will be back to my old self. Thanks again.
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Dawn
253/223/167/127
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Dawn,
First off, you are entitled to good health and to getting "fixed". You should never have to live with a condition just because a sloppy doctor did a poor job of testing. I would get on the horn with BCBS and tell them about the doctor in Rockford and see if they can cover some of the expense of your out of pocket. It can't hurt. If you or they can establish that the reason it went into the new year, was neglect or malpractice, they may be willing to wave some of the co-pay. You should also discuss the financial situation with the new doctor up in Madison. Surgeons can get surgery scheduled in a day if they feel compelled to do so. He sounded like he was an advocate for you. And last, ignore what the technician who ran the test said. If I had a dime for every low level nay sayer who wanted to act like the doctor and said negative stuff, I would be rich! You are now in good hands with the doctors in Madison, and they sound like a team that will be on your side. Have faith. God works in generous, all be it mysterious ways.
Paul
First off, you are entitled to good health and to getting "fixed". You should never have to live with a condition just because a sloppy doctor did a poor job of testing. I would get on the horn with BCBS and tell them about the doctor in Rockford and see if they can cover some of the expense of your out of pocket. It can't hurt. If you or they can establish that the reason it went into the new year, was neglect or malpractice, they may be willing to wave some of the co-pay. You should also discuss the financial situation with the new doctor up in Madison. Surgeons can get surgery scheduled in a day if they feel compelled to do so. He sounded like he was an advocate for you. And last, ignore what the technician who ran the test said. If I had a dime for every low level nay sayer who wanted to act like the doctor and said negative stuff, I would be rich! You are now in good hands with the doctors in Madison, and they sound like a team that will be on your side. Have faith. God works in generous, all be it mysterious ways.
Paul
255/170/175
Dawn I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, I sure hope that you can get fixed before Nov. but like you said all the test and getting the surgery scheduled will take time, take care and keep your chin up . you made me laugh with buying a new car with the money you have spent and will, spend,
Keep us posted, take care,
Keep us posted, take care,
Success begins with wise choices I make,I will not let noncompliance be my mistake, The surgery I had was to assist me in changes. My compliance is for a success long range, So I will think before I decide to cheat. Remember the goals I want to meet. For this surgery is not something I was force to do It was what I wanted for a healthy life!
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