I Get A Home Nurse!

I just learned that my insurance covers having a home nurse visit every day for the first week, then two days the following week! Whoa! I don't feel so bad about paying this cobra after all! Does anyone get this with their insurance? JB

I don't! I have Blue Cross's Federal Employee coverage through my husband who would have LOVED to have someone else change my dressings the last week! Great news! Melissa

Yeah, I think it'll be great, especially since my husband works an hour away. JB

I HAVE BCBS FEDERAL THROUGH MY HUBBY ALSO..I REALLY DIDNT NEED ANYONE.. I DID OK ON MY OWN..6 WEEKS POST OP AND DOWN 34 LBS.. TAKE CARE VICKI

34 pounds? Awesome!!! JB

If my doctor said it was necessary then my insurance would have paid for a home care nurse. I was going to have one in fact but I didn't go home with a drain tube or oxygen like was first planned. I was in the hospital for a week and was able to care for myself when I got home. I'm a pretty private person and I really didn't want to have a nurse at home. I just wanted to recover on my own. But that's just me. I have a hubby and 3 older kids that could help me. I would have accepted the help from the nurse though if the doctor said it was necessary. Best wishes. Linda

Good point. I assumed she was just coming in to check up on me than leave, but maybe not. Thanks, I'm going to check this out and see how much control I have in this. I don't want to give it up totally though. JB

I first learned about my option to get a home nurse after my first miscarriage, it was pretty helpful then because I was scared out of my mind and didn't know what to do. My husband (who works for our insurance company) told me I can have one after my WLS. Sounded like a great idea at first but the more I thought about it I decided against it because I'm sure I'll be sick and tired of hospitals and hospital staff after 3 days of being in one. My doctor is literally blocks away from my house so I didn't see the need but I'm sure glad I have the option if I change my mind. I hope you find it helpful. Best wishes and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Yeah, my husband's an hour away, so it's probably a good idea for me. Do you have children now? JB

I did through my secondary insurance- BCBS Empire And it was for 6 weeks. And a Physical Therapist as well. Unfortunately, I needed it. Dx