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 Chesapeake, VA Member Since: 08/19/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 4:14 am Im not going to go into extreme details because, well it can be boring. So long story short: Had my 18 mo follow up last week, all is good, I am officially in maintenence and doing ok there, my Vit D is in the tank again but working diligently on it. I recieved my P.S. Consult for a scar revision, apparently the PA feels I have many adhesions causing the trouble and feels if it was revised, life in general would be easier. Of course I call for my appointment only to be told that they are not seeing anyone for " cosmetic surgery" Yes I was going to talk to them about a panni but was just wanting the pain from the scar to go away. Now I am back at square one and have to decide to pursue it or try to find the money to go outside, my ins wont cover it at all... Sorry guys I just truly needed to vent.  HW-220 SW 205 4'11"    |
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 Blue Springs, MO Member Since: 10/30/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 5:19 am I'm sorry this is happening. Sounds like it would be possible to say it is for pain and have the first place do it. But that is a hassle. The other costs more out of pocket. Do I understand correctly? Hard choice......hassle vs money? Hmmm. |
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Chesapeake, VA Member Since: 08/19/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 5:25 am Yea, all of it would have to be out of pocket. They arent even looking at the fact that the surgeon srewed up. HW-220 SW 205 4'11" |
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 Mills River, NC Member Since: 05/26/04 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 6:17 am I know nothing about Tricare but some insurance that won't do cosmetic will do medically necessary procedures that end up being the same thing. Can you go that route?     |
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 Asheville, NC Member Since: 10/12/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 6:43 am Could you go to the appt for the adhesions to be addressed and then discuss if they would also do a panni with you paying the additional cost? Is there another PS you could see under your tricare? I know this is VERY disappointing.....don't give up yet....you have done amazing Stacey especially considering what you went thru after gall bladder surgery. Hang in there!!! ~~Jennifer HW/232 CW/147.2 GW/??? |
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 Member Since: 03/20/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 8:45 am Stacey, Hope you can get an appointment. Can you call your surgeon back and get them to schedule the appointment for you? Sometimes a referral makes it easier to get an appointment. Congratulations on your success!! I can tell you maintenance is a lot harder.....for me anyway. Good luck. Linda 14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2"  |
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Chesapeake, VA Member Since: 08/19/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 10:22 am The problem is they wont even give me an appt to even talk to them. I am going to have to do what Linda says and go back through my surgeon and see if she can resubmit it. I am wondering if it was because I saw the PA and not the actual surgeon. Mine is still deployed so I am seeing this other one.... Back to the phone I go. HW-220 SW 205 4'11" |
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 Eastlake, OH Member Since: 07/17/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/9/12 4:11 pm Good luck and be persistent. Sorry you are having to go through all of this. Swinging for you! ~Maria |
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