"Well, on June 13th I seen Dr. Luttrell for the first time. I had an easy time finding his office and showed up about an hour early. OOPS! Well I had to wait for 2 hours to see him, but part of that was because I was so early. When I got to the office, I was told to go to a window and the woman told me about payment and was really nice. After I finally got to the back I waited again and finally got to see Dr. Luttrell, He was very nice and would look you in the eye when he was talking to you. I like that alot. He never mentioned after care, but focused alot on the risk of surgery and we talked alot how life would change. He did focus on insurance alot and how they would or would not pay and told me about a cash plan, and that most insurance companies do not accept with an appeal. But overall I did like him alot and I am waiting on a approval from my insurance now. He dictated a letter right then and I was told by Mary that she would let me know and to contact my insurance company this Friday (June 29th) I am so nervous. I am so scard they are going to say no even though my insurance book says it will if a medical necessity.
WEll it is 7-2-01 and my insurance approved me. I just called the Dr office and talked to Mary. She told me that she would call my insurance and let me know about what I had to prepay if any. She will let me have a schedule date as soon as she talks to my insurance. I am so excited and they have been so helpful. I guess Dr. Luttrell's letter worked I got approved in less than 10 working days. I found out my letter wasn't even mailed till the 19th. I will write more when I get a date.
I got a call from Mae telling me about my pre testing schedule it is a hectic one! I go on August 16th to have my Upper GI at 9:15 and I have my blood work at 11:00. I can guarantee I will see some kind of food by then. I will be able to eat the hospital. I am still excited!
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