Referral for Consultation

[argon 3]

Hi Argon, Yes, I understand Dr. Mitchell does fills for Dr. C. at a cost $ 125 per but I don't know of anyone else in Calgary.

Hi Andrew, I think the Fuoro is a great way to go too but what I've found out so far is that it's pretty difficult to get it done this way because you need a referral to a Radiologist at a hospital which a doc doesn't necassarily want to give unless there's a really good reason to do so.

I think it's a Dr. Descouteaux? (sp?) He's also affiliated with Cobourn, so chances are it would be the same price.

The thing is... if they (whichever Dr does the fill) are having a hard time hitting your port, and you're getting really uncomfortable with all the fumbling around, OR they just can't find it, then THAT Dr. should be able to send a referral for the radiologist to do it. (from what I've heard, and I'm talking specifically about Calgary, cause I know it's been done/is done)

I don't think you can get one, just because that's the way you want it done... I've tried! It would be nice even if it were a 'pay option'. I'd pay more for it.

[JLB 0]

I'd pay more for it too. I must say, I got abit paraniod when I read the posts about missing the port and possibly putting a hole in the tube. I hadn't even considered this until I read it. However, I'm sure it's one of those far and few in between complications - hopefully!

Thanks for the info Argon!

Janice

[Yoda 0]

I know Cloe....it IS stupid!!

Re. the fluro thing...yeah, I actually feel fotunate that I need to have mine done by fluro....I always feel re-assured that they actually look at it and see that all is A-OK!