misskittie

I was banded on 6/4 and have a sore "knot" under the large incision. I am thinking that it may be where there are internal stitches. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

There are ways to get around that pre-cert, if you didn't stay over 24 hours for example you just stayed overnight, but was discharged before you hit 24 hours the hospital should bill it as a 24 hour observation stay, which is considered outpatient. Something I would definitely do, is contact the financial department at the hospital and see what they can do to get it fixed. I still would not lose sleep over it, it just may take a little work to get it taken care of. Perhaps if you fight it enough the hospital will just write it off or a portion of it anyhow.

You should be fine. I had to do a 2 week diet of shakes and 2 small meals a day. A week before surgery I ate a half dozen cookies that a student gave me as an end of year gift. Did not cause me any problems at all. I also had Starbucks Frappacino a couple of times the week before surgery and still was good. I'm not saying it is okay to do what I did, but get back on the horse and you will be okay.

I wouldn't worry too much. Did you get an explanation of benefits from your insurance company that shows where they paid the hospital? If you havn't received one yet don't worry about the hospital. If you have look at it and see if it says what you are responsible for. Sometimes clinics etc. will try to bill you for the whole amount not covered by insurance eventhough they are contracted to accept a certain amount. You should only have to pay a portion of the hospital bill your "co-pay". If someone made a mistake about the precertification and did not follow the guidelines then I am pretty sure you cannot be held liable for any charges due to their goof up. Don't stress too much..... What are they gonna do repo your band?:incazzato: