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Topic: RE: WARNING *UPDATED*
oh my......I can understand your sadness. It's like so many things....nothing can/will change until someone gets really hurt or shaken up. I am so glad for your friend that stepped in to help......I know you'll be ok, though. You are a strong and smart femme. Sending my love and support:)Deanna
Topic: WARNING *UPDATED*
If you have a deductible plan like I do, be prepared. I got a call this afternoon from PB saying..if I didn't pay them $1300 dollars by Thursday at 10:00 they would cancel my Friday surgery and reschedule at the end of the year. Not once did they mention the payment prior to today.
I called Kaiser several time in the last month, and each time I was told I would have to pay a small portion of my deduct able to the HOSPITAL (around $500 which is my hospital inpatient co-pay) and I would be billed for the rest. Then Kaiser would let me make payments.
I called again today (TUES) to the Kaiser deducible department and was told that I would be billed for the services through Kaiser and should never be contacted by the doctors office directly. So, I called positive choice and was connected with Dr. Lot. She said the same thing.
Well, BEWARE! None of that is true. I was called later by Dr. Lot (after she talked to PB) and because it is considered an elective surgery, all deductibles have to paid before surgery to the surgeon, or you are canceled. When I asked PB why they waited til TWO DAYS before surgery to call and inform me of this, the response was "we have a lot of patients, and we do our best." No apology. They said they are going to start putting in the pre-surgery packet and also mention it at the orientation. UMM..or maybe call two weeks ahead or tell patients when they call to schedule the date ....hello PB...get your **** together. They make enough money... hire an extra person. I'd apply for the job!
So today was tears and drama. I left work early because I was balling my eyes out. It seems like I just can't catch a break these days. Dispare swallowed up my perfect life, chewed it up, and spit it out, and now it's my new crappy life. I did sell my boat, but my husband used the boat money to keep his business running. Had I know earlier about the $1300 dollars, I would have saved some boat money, or been more aggressive in selling my other stuff.
BUT there is a happy ending. My best Friend in the whole wide world my super duper spectacular angel of a person, lent me the money. THANK YOU PUMKINDOODLE! YOU ARE TRULY A LIFE SAVER. I owe u big time (not just the loan repayment), but I really owe you!
I'm gonna go hide in my closet for the next two days, so nothing else can go wrong before surgery.
Becca
I called Kaiser several time in the last month, and each time I was told I would have to pay a small portion of my deduct able to the HOSPITAL (around $500 which is my hospital inpatient co-pay) and I would be billed for the rest. Then Kaiser would let me make payments.
I called again today (TUES) to the Kaiser deducible department and was told that I would be billed for the services through Kaiser and should never be contacted by the doctors office directly. So, I called positive choice and was connected with Dr. Lot. She said the same thing.
Well, BEWARE! None of that is true. I was called later by Dr. Lot (after she talked to PB) and because it is considered an elective surgery, all deductibles have to paid before surgery to the surgeon, or you are canceled. When I asked PB why they waited til TWO DAYS before surgery to call and inform me of this, the response was "we have a lot of patients, and we do our best." No apology. They said they are going to start putting in the pre-surgery packet and also mention it at the orientation. UMM..or maybe call two weeks ahead or tell patients when they call to schedule the date ....hello PB...get your **** together. They make enough money... hire an extra person. I'd apply for the job!
So today was tears and drama. I left work early because I was balling my eyes out. It seems like I just can't catch a break these days. Dispare swallowed up my perfect life, chewed it up, and spit it out, and now it's my new crappy life. I did sell my boat, but my husband used the boat money to keep his business running. Had I know earlier about the $1300 dollars, I would have saved some boat money, or been more aggressive in selling my other stuff.
BUT there is a happy ending. My best Friend in the whole wide world my super duper spectacular angel of a person, lent me the money. THANK YOU PUMKINDOODLE! YOU ARE TRULY A LIFE SAVER. I owe u big time (not just the loan repayment), but I really owe you!
I'm gonna go hide in my closet for the next two days, so nothing else can go wrong before surgery.
Becca
Topic: RE: SURGERY DATES
Do you have any date yet? I see that your surgeon is Dr Tanaka, are you going with the RNY or VSG?
It's all very exciting right now. I love that we are all so close in dates, with some of us on the same day!
Sian 
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: SURGERY DATES
Hey thanks for the list I was wondering how everyone was doing getting their date.
Topic: RE: Adding a new person
Fine by me. I'll say a prayer for you and can't wait to hear your stories and see your success. I see the doctors on Friday so i guess I will be a couple if months behind you all.
Topic: RE: Adding a new person
Hi Becca-
No problem for me, please add a new person. I need all the info I can get. I am so excited for you to have your surgery tomorrow. I know you will be awesome. My love and prayers go with you. I hope to see you soon.
No problem for me, please add a new person. I need all the info I can get. I am so excited for you to have your surgery tomorrow. I know you will be awesome. My love and prayers go with you. I hope to see you soon.
Marianne
Topic: SURGERY DATES
August is here, and so too are many of our surgery dates. Here's the list so far, and I'll update more as I hear back from more of the gang.
Becca - August 5th (VSG - Tanaka)
Karen - August 10th (?)
Sara S - August 18th (RNY - Rumsey)
Veronica - August 21st (or 23rd) (RNY - Rumsey)
Marianne - August 25th (RNY - Rumsey)
Sian - August 25th (RNY - Rumsey)
Becca - August 5th (VSG - Tanaka)
Karen - August 10th (?)
Sara S - August 18th (RNY - Rumsey)
Veronica - August 21st (or 23rd) (RNY - Rumsey)
Marianne - August 25th (RNY - Rumsey)
Sian - August 25th (RNY - Rumsey)
Sian
"If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it."
Surgery Date 8/25/2011
Highest Weight 310lbs - Current Weight 154lbs - Goal Weight 175lbs
Topic: RE: Adding a new person
My Friend had Dr. Rumsey.
I was her VSP and she is gonna be mine. Truthfully, she has been through RNY and she is gonna see the difference between that and my sleeve. I just love my buddy.
The count down has begun... I will ask Sara to add her unless I hear any objections (lol) before I go into surgery.
If no objections, she will post updates on my room number and status after surgery.
OMG...4 frickin days
I'm ready... this weekend ( like every weekend) ..was a challenge, but not anymore. THAT WAS MY LAST WEEKEND! WOW... I'M TRIPPIN...HELLO HEALTH AND GOOD CHOICES!
Becca ..soon to be
(aka: the smaller more compact, happier, more confident version of me)
I was her VSP and she is gonna be mine. Truthfully, she has been through RNY and she is gonna see the difference between that and my sleeve. I just love my buddy.
The count down has begun... I will ask Sara to add her unless I hear any objections (lol) before I go into surgery.
If no objections, she will post updates on my room number and status after surgery.
OMG...4 frickin days
I'm ready... this weekend ( like every weekend) ..was a challenge, but not anymore. THAT WAS MY LAST WEEKEND! WOW... I'M TRIPPIN...HELLO HEALTH AND GOOD CHOICES!
Becca ..soon to be
(aka: the smaller more compact, happier, more confident version of me)
