I have made my decision..

[patteeu]

In all likelihood, all the discomfort you're currently feeling will be gone when you wake up from surgery. Don't be afraid. Good luck.

[badgirl]

Originally Posted by patteeu

In all likelihood, all the discomfort you're currently feeling will be gone when you wake up from surgery. Don't be afraid. Good luck.

I found out today they are doing my surgery as outpatient unless there are problems. This surprises me, if its outpatient why is it so serious I need to be out of work so long? Anyone else have back surgery (decompression surgery) as outpatient?

[luv]

Originally Posted by badgirl

I found out today they are doing my surgery as outpatient unless there are problems. This surprises me, if its outpatient why is it so serious I need to be out of work so long? Anyone else have back surgery (decompression surgery) as outpatient?

Did you try asking your doctor?

[badgirl]

Originally Posted by luv

Did you try asking your doctor?

I haven't talked to my dr. actually I learned this from the woman who called to confirm my insurance today.

[luv]

Originally Posted by badgirl

I haven't talked to my dr. actually I learned this from the woman who called to confirm my insurance today.

If you have any questions regarding your surgery, I would recommend talking to your doctor. I'm sure it depends on what exactly they're doing while they're in there, as I'm sure there are different forms of decompression surgery. What goes for one person may not go for you.

[badgirl]

Originally Posted by luv

If you have any questions regarding your surgery, I would recommend talking to your doctor. I'm sure it depends on what exactly they're doing while they're in there, as I'm sure there are different forms of decompression surgery. What goes for one person may not go for you.

Its hard to talk directly to the dr unless I make an appointment which costs me 40 dollars, a little to much to pay everytime I have to ask him something.

[luv]

Originally Posted by badgirl

Its hard to talk directly to the dr unless I make an appointment which costs me 40 dollars, a little to much to pay everytime I have to ask him something.

You can't call your doctor's office regarding a question concerning you going under? I'd switch doctors.

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by badgirl

I haven't talked to my dr. actually I learned this from the woman who called to confirm my insurance today.

I'd bet your insurance has a lot to do with it.
It should'nt be a problem though. I mean jeez, you're just getting a part swapped out. It's not like you have to grow entirely new bones and pack around a bunch of titanium around like I did.
If they're cutting on you tommorow and sending you home all I can say is my dinner be ready come saturday night. You can take it easy a day or so but I ain't putting up with no lollygaggin around.

[luv]

Originally Posted by stumppy

I'd bet your insurance has a lot to do with it.
It should'nt be a problem though. I mean jeez, you're just getting a part swapped out. It's not like you have to grow entirely new bones and pack around a bunch of titanium around like I did.
If they're cutting on you tommorow and sending you home all I can say is my dinner be ready come saturday night. You can take it easy a day or so but I ain't putting up with no lollygaggin around.

Did I miss something, or are you two getting back together?

[badgirl]

Originally Posted by luv

Did I miss something, or are you two getting back together?

You missed something.

[badgirl]

Originally Posted by stumppy

I'd bet your insurance has a lot to do with it.
It should'nt be a problem though. I mean jeez, you're just getting a part swapped out. It's not like you have to grow entirely new bones and pack around a bunch of titanium around like I did.
If they're cutting on you tommorow and sending you home all I can say is my dinner be ready come saturday night. You can take it easy a day or so but I ain't putting up with no lollygaggin around.

Well my insurance company told them there is a 100 dollar copay and then its paid 100%, if I am admitted it will pay 90 % and I pay 10 % with zero deductible.

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by badgirl

Well my insurance company told them there is a 100 dollar copay and then its paid 100%, if I am admitted it will pay 90 % and I pay 10 % with zero deductible.

No doubt the 100% of outpatient charges are a lot less than 90% of inpatient charges.

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by badgirl

I found out today they are doing my surgery as outpatient unless there are problems. This surprises me, if its outpatient why is it so serious I need to be out of work so long? Anyone else have back surgery (decompression surgery) as outpatient?

More than likely it comes down to simple math. When your patients found out you were going to be put in with them they told their Dr.'s they would rather go home than be stuck in a room with you. Sooo, they figured it would be easier to send you home instead of all the other patients. Simple math.

[badgirl]

Originally Posted by stumppy

More than likely it comes down to simple math. When your patients found out you were going to be put in with them they told their Dr.'s they would rather go home than be stuck in a room with you. Sooo, they figured it would be easier to send you home instead of all the other patients. Simple math.

They are all private rooms so I find that highly unlikely.