Preventing Dehydration after surgery

[GeorgieLynn 34]

I am 1 week preop (VSG) and due to a genetic chronic disease which can cause me to have very low blood pressure my surgeon just suggested today that I set up home infusions a couple times a week for the first month to prevent dehydration and complications to my health condition. He knew nothing about how to set this up or if it would be covered by insurance, etc. But is certain I need to do it. Has ANYONE had to do this for any reason or have any information on the ins and outs? Thank you.

[BriarRose 437]

No, but have your doctor's office make the arrangements ! If it is medically necessary insurance should pay for it.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 656]

There are companies that will come out and do it. You can just call them directly and schedule. (Just Google "at home IV infusions" or something similar.) They don't typically take insurance, so you pay out of pocket, but because this is ALL they do, its usually not terribly expensive.

The other option is to work with the surgeon's office or your PCP to submit it through insurance and have a home health company come in and do them. That's going to be more leg work for you, but then it cuts the cost.

[GeorgieLynn 34]

Thank you.

I just called my insurance company and they quickly with no questions gave me a few names of home healthcare companies in my (very rural) area who cover the area for my PCP to submit the order. No preauthorization required. No more complicated than an Rx. Stress gone. Thank you for suggestions.