Question:
does anyone know of a dr. that only charges for OR you stay in hotel near hospital

i seen on one of the websites a dr. in houston texas charges on $6000.00 for O.R. charges you dont stay in hospital you stay in a hotel room close to hospital it cuts down on expense of surgery..... DID ANYONE ELSE SEE IT AND WHAT IS HIS NAME....    — SHERRY M. (posted on July 26, 2002)

July 26, 2002
I agree with the other posters, I do not think it is a good idea, the 1st 24 hours are the critical hours if any complications arise, you need expert staff there. I can only speak for myself, but the 1st day out of surgery the morphine pump was my new best friend, and would of been miserable without it. My Doctor only charged 5,000 dollars, and I was in the hospital 4 days, so $6,000.00 and a hotel room you have to pay for out of your pocket does not seem like a good deal to me. I am not sure if you are self pay or not, but please think hard about what is best for YOU!!!! Hugs
   — Jeri P.

July 26, 2002
Sounds like a BAD idea, in case of a complication you could die before medical care got to you.
   — bob-haller

July 26, 2002
Hi Sherri, I have to agree with the other posters, this is not the best idea in the world. This surgery is MAJOR, even in the hosptial, people die and have severe complications. If you were not in the hosptial, then you could have a complication that no one even knew about until it was too late. That would be so tragic!! I would hate to lose a member of the AMOS family becasue they were discharged too early. If you are self pay, and trying to find the best way for you, I would suggest you talk to the docs in your area. Then you can look into getting one of the medical loans that are out there. Just please, even if it means waiting until you can save some money, do this surgery the safest way possible.
   — Vicki L.

July 26, 2002
Don't do it!!!!! Please!! You HAVE to be watched closely after this surgery. I am an RN and I am stunned that a surgeon would even consider letting you leave the hospital right away. Your life is worth far more than the money you would save. Think about it. God bless you
   — Mary A.

July 26, 2002
Your better off to get a job with home depot or other company that covers WLS in their health insurance for part timers. <P> There are lots f ways to save money but this one isnt a good idea.
   — bob-haller