Biggest Concern

[pbmls223 10]

Im being banded on May 15th. We are right now in the middle of a crazy financial situation as my hubby literally just went back to work today, as a matter of fact, after being off work 7 weeks with his 6th knee surgery. But I got a bill in the mail for my surgical consultation and it doesn't look like they tried to even bill the insurance at all. Before I even started the process I called my insurance company to make sure everything was going to pretty much be covered and the doctors office assured me as well. I just hate doing other people's jobs and dealing w/insurance we all know isn't a cup of tea.

My biggest physical concern, believe it or not, is my shoulders. I heard the as can really cause discomfort and I am more nervous about that than anything.

Also, do they use anything to close the incisions?

Thanks!

Bethany

[pbmls223 10]

No, not May 15th, May 21st......sheesh. Guess is bed time.

[NWgirl 574]

I had my incisions sutured on the inside and glued on the outside, then covered with steri-strips. Have you contacted the Dr's office yet?

[pbmls223 10]

My son had some pretty overwhelming dental work today so it didn't happen today but I will.

Thanks for the info

[gottobeme 81]

I was lucky and had no shoulder pain. I also had dermabond with no steristrips. Everyone is different.

Good Luck!

[NWgirl 574]

My shoulder pain lasted 3-4 days. It wasn't unbearable, although at times it was uncomftorable.

[dhales 98]

My shoulder pain was yucky at first but with a heating pad it was just fine. My incisions were like the others...stitched on the inside and derma bond on the outside....no steri strips or bandages.

[pbmls223 10]

Well, found out my insurance doesn't cover the facility fee my office charges. It's quite a pain to be a partial self pay especially since its such bad timing financially for us but the do knock 30% off when you self pay and the hospital actually owed me some money too so that helps. But, what a pain......